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Old 10-28-2017, 07:30 AM   #1
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2018 Rockwood 2516g - Water Seepage

I have my new tent camper out for the second time. It got cold enough for me to run the gas heater early in the morning. The first couple of mornings I did so, the refrigerator was also operating. After I began running the heater, I noticed water seepage on the floor around and under the refrigerator. There was no water condensation inside the refrigerator.

Yesterday, I turned off power to the refrigerator, and this morning, I ran the gas heater. Water seepage began again around the refrigerator.

I notice there are some lines in the void space under the galley, between the heater and the refrigerator. I can't really look in there too well to see if any of those lines are leaking.

Has anyone else experienced this problem? Anyone have an idea what might be causing the water seepage issue? It is obvious that it has nothing to do with the refrigerator running.

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Old 10-28-2017, 07:51 AM   #2
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It COULD be condensation. I assume you've got the PUP vented somewhat, to prevent condensation on the tent material, but if there's an area where the air isn't going to flow much, that could be the cause.

There are 2 or 3 threads going on right now regarding condensation. This is the time of year that those treads start coming up.
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I know you're focusing on the gas heater/condensation, but another thought is it could be the sink drain hose connection leaking under the galley, I had that issue once on my 2016 2516g.
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Old 10-29-2017, 05:41 AM   #4
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I know you're focusing on the gas heater/condensation, but another thought is it could be the sink drain hose connection leaking under the galley, I had that issue once on my 2016 2516g.
Thanks for the tip. I am not sure that answers my question as I have not connected the camper to a water supply, have not used the sink, and as far as I know, all of the water was drained from the holding tank. However, I will check this to make sure.
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One other thought:

Does your fridge have a drain? And if it does, is it properly piped outside?
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One other thought:

Does your fridge have a drain? And if it does, is it properly piped outside?
I will check into that. Thanks.
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