Moisture in Storage bays

[Jim Owens]

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-----
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> Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 8:30 AM
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> 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
> >
> >
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> >
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