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06-20-2017, 02:07 PM
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Buckling Basement Bulkhead
Anyone know what's lurking behind the curb side basement bulkheads on a SunSeeker 3050S. Whatever is mounted in mine seems to be coming loose and pushing outward on the bulkhead. I'm afraid to open up the walls without understanding what's behind them and create a real issue. I apologize for the pix but I can't seem to get them rotated correctly....any feedback is appreciated...
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06-20-2017, 08:09 PM
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I believe it is the bedroom. It is probably the facia of the bedroom closet bottom. I'd knock on it and see if someone inside feels it through the panel. I will be at my 3050s tomorrow and check it out. Wonder whats causing the buckling in such a strange spot?
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06-20-2017, 08:12 PM
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Could have a leak from the bathroom area next to it?
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06-20-2017, 08:16 PM
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Those panels look like they are just false walls. I have removed every panel that is screwed in place on my rig, just to see what was behind it. Pull the panels and let us know what you find. 
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06-20-2017, 08:23 PM
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Blowing up the pictures I could see the OSB they use on the floor so I'd bet the closet facia and maybe some wires are behind it. Probably safe to remove the panel.
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06-21-2017, 08:38 AM
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Obviously you have a water problem
Rust on one of the fasteners and warping of panels.
I'd take the panels off and see what's going on behind there
I've said on other posts that my shower door never sealed perfectly
And just a little water over time...
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06-21-2017, 08:49 AM
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Similar to my Forester 2701ds. I believe it cover either the gray or black water tanks. The white panels are just fascades covering it.
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06-21-2017, 11:35 AM
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Check to see if you have water staining in the bottom of that storage area. Besides the shower it could be the seal underneath the toilet or maybe even a connection with the sprayer next to the toilet. All that is only inches away from the warped facia.
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06-22-2017, 07:43 AM
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I haven't had time to go pull the panels off yet. M-I-L passed away Saturday so these next few days will be tied up with out of state family, services ect. I DO appreciate your guys feedback and I'm not ignoring it! I'll bring you all up to date in a few days....thanks... Mark
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06-22-2017, 05:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mkekflyers
I haven't had time to go pull the panels off yet. M-I-L passed away Saturday so these next few days will be tied up with out of state family, services ect. I DO appreciate your guys feedback and I'm not ignoring it! I'll bring you all up to date in a few days....thanks... Mark
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Sorry for your loss.
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06-30-2017, 08:38 PM
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In my 3170, behind the false wall, is my fresh water tank which is actually under the bed. Good luck.
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07-15-2017, 03:55 PM
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Sorry it took so long, but I got the panels off and voila, fresh water tank behind right panel, false wall under bedroom wardrobes and nothing above them but the closet wardrobes. No sign of water anywhere to be found. One of you mentioned the head of one of the screws showed rust - it turned our the bulkhead is that thin '60's style paneling material with a white plastic like coating on one side, wood grain on the other. The "rust" was a splinter of the panel sticking around the screw head. Flattened, aligned and remounted the panels. Looks like it was a result of humidity/moisture in the air causing the thin paneling to warp...here's a pix...thanks again for all the input..
Mark.
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07-15-2017, 04:04 PM
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Can't get the software to post my pic - sorry, will try again later... 
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