Moisture in Storage bays
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02-04-2006, 05:01
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Moisture in Storage bays
Thank you Jim for the suggestion.
However, we are in what they call the "High Desert" and average 11-13" of rain a year. We are usually pretty dry. This was just a rain shower that clearly leaked into the storage bays from somewhere. Also, it isn't just one spot, but several through out the storage area and it gives me the impression that it is coming in from the doors or from somewhere else. Brian Gatley 93 WLWB PT40 Bend, OR -----Original Message----- From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Owens Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 8:30 AM To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Moisture in Storage bays Brian, Our experience in a much older 'Bird has led us to treat the symptoms of moisture by placing cannisters of moisture absorbing granules in the storage bays. They're available at marine shops and other outlets. We keep the spare parts in plastic storage containers to keep them dry. Since you're in the normally soggy and currently waterlogged Pacific Northwest, you're likely to have problems not common to those of us in less humid climates. Perhaps someone with a more comparable model year and exposure to your climate will have some suggestions based on their experiences. It appears you're undergoing your baptism by fire in the love-hate 'Bird owners' experience. Good luck! Jim Owens 77 FC33SB (Gas) Lake of the Ozarks, MO --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Brian Gatley" wrote: > > As many know, this is my first BB. Yesterday I finally got around to > cleaning out the entire storage area from the previous owner. As I > removed some items (wood shelves and cabinets) there was clear > indication of moisture in the storage bays. I also noticed a rag stuffed > in the corner of the plumbing bay and it was soaked when I pulled it out > yesterday. > > Last night we got some rain and today there is clearly signs of more > moisture in the storage areas. The coach is dry and has been > winterized. > > Is it typical to get moisture infiltration into the storage areas? Or, > is this moisture coming from somewhere else? Roof? Side rail? Siding > screws? > > If it is coming from the storage bay doors, is there a way to completely > seal doors to prevent moisture? > > I don't have any indication of moisture in the house that I have been > able to find. > > If moisture is "typical", is this a good reason to have pull out trays > to keep stuff up off the floor? > > Unfortunately not all of us can "winterize" by heading south...;-) > > Brian Gatley > 93 WLWB PT40 > Bend, OR > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > SPONSORED LINKS Recreational <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Recreational+vehicles&w1=Recreation al+vehicles&w2=Wanderlodge&w3=Automotive+maintenance&w4=Recreational+veh icle+dealer&w5=Used+recreational+vehicles&w6=Automotive+radiators&c=6&s= 163&.sig=DAUkCKkU7Dzhn_ObWmSYTw> vehicles Wanderlodge <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Wanderlodge&w1=Recreational+vehicle s&w2=Wanderlodge&w3=Automotive+maintenance&w4=Recreational+vehicle+deale r&w5=Used+recreational+vehicles&w6=Automotive+radiators&c=6&s=163&.sig=Z -8HJdysB3QLPj9U0JvqYQ> Automotive <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Automotive+maintenance&w1=Recreatio nal+vehicles&w2=Wanderlodge&w3=Automotive+maintenance&w4=Recreational+ve hicle+dealer&w5=Used+recreational+vehicles&w6=Automotive+radiators&c=6&s =163&.sig=IF4u_5wI8Pmy34cC1O9CxA> maintenance Recreational <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Recreational+vehicle+dealer&w1=Recr eational+vehicles&w2=Wanderlodge&w3=Automotive+maintenance&w4=Recreation al+vehicle+dealer&w5=Used+recreational+vehicles&w6=Automotive+radiators& c=6&s=163&.sig=z6_XahaeYHfELr6o72IW1A> vehicle dealer Used <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Used+recreational+vehicles&w1=Recre ational+vehicles&w2=Wanderlodge&w3=Automotive+maintenance&w4=Recreationa l+vehicle+dealer&w5=Used+recreational+vehicles&w6=Automotive+radiators&c =6&s=163&.sig=UGEY5km4L-kXbDI4ZSadEw> recreational vehicles Automotive <http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Automotive+radiators&w1=Recreationa l+vehicles&w2=Wanderlodge&w3=Automotive+maintenance&w4=Recreational+vehi cle+dealer&w5=Used+recreational+vehicles&w6=Automotive+radiators&c=6&s=1 63&.sig=ePNVMmISsCWgTnMq_4GlXA> radiators _____ YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS * Visit your group "WanderlodgeForum <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WanderlodgeForum> " on the web. * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: WanderlodgeForum-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/> . _____ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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Moisture in Storage bays - Brian Gatley - 02-04-2006, 03:31
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Moisture in Storage bays - Brian Gatley - 02-04-2006 05:01
Moisture in Storage bays - Jim Owens - 02-04-2006, 05:37
Moisture in Storage bays - Tom McCarthy - 02-04-2006, 08:09
Moisture in Storage bays - Brian Gatley - 02-04-2006, 08:51
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