Moisture in Storage bays
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02-04-2006, 05:37
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Moisture in Storage bays
Brian,
Pardon my ignorance of geography. It may take a bit of detective work to locate the souce of your moisture. I'm not familiar with the basement storage areas in a newer coach but the bay doors may allowing water in. You might try testing the seals with a garden hose at low pressure. There might be other sources for water to enter, electrical and plumbing chases, through the roof exhausts/air intakes or ???. I seem to remember seeing a discussion of "roof" drains through the coach sidewalls in some newer models. Jim Owens 77 FC33SB (Gas) Lake of the Ozarks, MO --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Brian Gatley" wrote: > > 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+v eh > 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+dea le > 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=Recreati on > al+vehicle+dealer&w5=Used+recreational+vehicles&w6=Automotive+radiator s& > 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=Recreatio na > 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+ve hi > cle+dealer&w5=Used+recreational+vehicles&w6=Automotive+radiators&c=6&s =1 > 63&.sig=ePNVMmISsCWgTnMq_4GlXA> radiators > > _____ > > YAHOO! 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Moisture in Storage bays - Brian Gatley - 02-04-2006, 03:31
Moisture in Storage bays - Jim Owens - 02-04-2006, 04:29
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
Moisture in Storage bays - orbitalsolutions - 02-04-2006, 10:04
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