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Old 08-28-2024, 05:25 PM   #1
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Berkshire Bedroom Slide Leak

I have an unusual bedroom slide leak when it rains or I wash the coach. With the slide in, there is a constant drip that seems to be coming out of the bottom front corner of the slide wall under the bed at the 1” angle end that runs along the slide where the wall meets the slide bottom. I have checked all of the outside sweeps and the bulb seal around the slide box exterior and they are dry inside when I pull them back. The top of the slide is dry under the slide topper. I cannot see or feel any water around the slide box on the outside, top, bottom or sides. The slide also leaks at the same spot when pushed out, although the leak moves with the slide bottom corner as it extends out. As far as I can tell the water is actually coming from the inside of the angle piece, which would mean inside the slide side bottom or wall. It would seem that since the exterior of the slide box at the MH wall is dry, that the water might be entering the outside slide wall where the topper is attached. I’m going to try a water leak test with a hose once it stops raining.
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Old 08-29-2024, 09:07 AM   #2
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I would check the exterior slide out fascia and trim for voids in the sealant especially the lower edges and corners. Attached are some pics and what areas to specifically check for voids which could create an opportunity of water intrusion.
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Old 08-29-2024, 12:45 PM   #3
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I would check the exterior slide out fascia and trim for voids in the sealant especially the lower edges and corners. Attached are some pics and what areas to specifically check for voids which could create an opportunity of water intrusion.
Thank you for the response. The rain stopped and today is warm and sunny. I was able to perform a leak test with a water sprayer on the lower slide fascia, sure enough the drips came back. It appears as you suggested that the water was entering through the trim caulking/sealer. I will reseal and test, then post the results
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Old 09-16-2024, 10:15 PM   #4
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I was able to reseal the slide facia trim as you suggested and after a lengthy rain day it appears that the leak issue is resolved. Thank you for the guidance
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