Moisture in Storage bays

[Brian Gatley]

Hadn't considered it. Good suggestion, but no heat. Everything is shut
down.

Brian

-----Original Message-----
From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of orbitalsolutions
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 2:04 PM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Moisture in Storage bays


Brian, have you considered condensation?

Are you running any heat in that coach? Just a thought, good luck.


-James
78FC33SB
LasVegas NV


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Brian Gatley"
wrote:
>
> Thanks Tommy.
>
> I do intend to replace the roof screws when the weather gets
warmer.
>
> Also, since the coach is "dry", winterized, I don't believe it is
> plumbing (even though one of the pumps looks like it has its share
of
> leaks).
>
> I will also do the water test on the doors and see what I come up
with
> also.
>
> If it was obvious in the ceiling space of the storage bays where
it was
> coming from it might make it easier, but so far, I don't see any
signs
> of water above the floor of storage. Most of the leaks extend out
to
> (or begin at) the door line of storage.
>
> Just another one of those mysteries I need to find.
>
> Brian
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom McCarthy
> Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 12:10 PM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Moisture in Storage bays
>
>
> 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








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