Moisture in Storage bays

[Tom McCarthy]

Brian,

If there is no obvious seal problem with the bay doors, I would
start on top. The AC units have condensation drains. On my '95,
they go between the outer skin and the inside wall to the ground.
When I had blockage cleared on one, they found that the seal around
the unit leaked into the space where the tube went, but not down the
tube. They resealed the unit. We pulled the liners inside to
inspect for leak damage but fortunately had none.

Another possibility is loose or missing screws on the roof. I had
all mine replaced by Rob Robinson in trade for a weekend on San
diego Bay, many Coronas left over from the Western rally and good
food. He used stainless screws and a poly sealant.

Another check point would obviously be the plumbing in the bay
itself. Creative placemnt of paper towels or newpapers over night
might show if the entry point is from some plumbing dripping.

Good luck,

Tommy
'95 PT42
Poway, CA


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Owens"
wrote:
>
> 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
> > >
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