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4 hours ago, Geronimo John said:
What a PITA wet bedding during a boondock trip can be! This past week, I also encountered what appears to be the same problem as yours.
With the help of my daughter (Allison), we were able quickly fix our two leakers without spending a dime. The first one took us an hour to figure it out. The fix took ten seconds. The second window had the same issue, and also took another ten seconds to also fix. Not saying it may be the same as your problem, but it is darn sure worth a 30 second look see!
In the below picture you will note the +/- 2 ½” gap in the operable window bottom track & water diverter (TWD). The TWD is a black track that extends under both the operable and fixed windows. It is about ½” wide, and has holes drilled through the material for water passage and seals against the sides of the aluminum window frame. This seal conveys water that has gotten past the flanks of the operable window, and ports the water down to the window weeps. An important function of this black thing is to distribute water flowing from the operable window side of the track to the weeps of that the sealed window weeps.
As the picture shows, this section of the TWD has slid forward, allowing all the water to flow to only the weeps of the operable widow.
Use a pair of needle nose plyers, or a similar sized tool, and push the TWD back to the rear to meet the section from the back window edge. Then close the window and spray water onto the side of the trailer and observe if your flooding issue has been corrected.
Thank you , very helpful except mine are tight and together. I've cleaned that entire track!
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I imagine the VHB tape is used just to hold the lense in place while the sealant is applied. I'll probably do the same and use this to do the caulking:
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For those of you reading this thread.. I've been documenting my progress here:
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So, this is where I'm at. This took about an hour and a half total. I used a box cutter to break the sealant and then a putty knife to drag along the edge to pry the lense off. The lense did hairline crack in one spot about 1/2'' long but I think I can use flexseal tape to mend it... otherwise I'm probably out a week or so before Oliver will send me a new one. My lense is held on to the surface opening by 3M double sided HD tape and then caulked all around.
I'm not entirely sure if this is where my leak is stemming from as the caulking looked fairly plyable and contiguous. Do I need to caulk those marker lights up there? They look completely void of any caulk.
Now, the arduous task of cleaning all of the remaining sealant and try to get that tape off!
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Thanks. I saw this earlier but I thought a simple hose bib would be cool!
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Ha, that didn't occur to me to use the outside shower! I guess having a garden hose fitting there would be nice to run the water away from the trailer, but I see your concern. Could be quite low hanging.
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Has anyone installed a Sharkbite or equivalent garden hose valve for the pex fresh water drain? I'm used to getting water for my dogs bowl from a fitting I added to my Casita. Is there any harm in installing one and leaving the inside valve open?
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2 minutes ago, SeaDawg said:
A new lens cost us something like $30.
It was a pain to remove, with the spots of epoxy. Ours already had hairline surface cracks, so we ordered a new one before we began (Remember, our trailer is now 14 years old.)
Like you, we're not newbies. We could have cut a new lens ourselves, but thought it easier to order. I don't love the "new" typeface, but, its ok . The lens was a perfect fit in our 2008
How did you cut the epoxy part of the lense? I'm dreading having to cut it out!
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I'm not sure I'll be able to get it out in one piece. There's no going back now! I've already removed the sealant on 70% of it.
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Since I'm dealing with a number of messy issues with my new to me LE2, I wanted to shift my attention and share with y'all a couple recent mods that I'm proud of. Some were the genius of others on this forum that I copied and some are my own.
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I'm tackling this too but am trying to get the lense out.. Its in there good.. Im done for the day and will continue tomorrow. Taped it up with white duct tape. The only good thing I can say is that I went ahead and peeled the black Oliver sticker off! With the way I feel.. Im not ashamed.
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So, RideandFly, you're saying that the lens can be removed once the caulking is removed, right? How does it come out? It looks like from the inside that it would have to slide out one side or the other from the grooved white bracket it's held in and there isn't any room for it to slide either way. Do I have to dis-attach the wire going to it?
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I'm dealing with the exact issue! Waiting on responses
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Just so you guys know..I went ahead and peeled the insulation back from the interior rear brake light and ScubaRx is the winner winner chicken dinner. There is definitely moisture back there! I'm not sure exactly how to take it apart but I took the obnoxious amount of Gorilla tape from around it and am studying how it's fixed in there. It looks like it slides out..but I'm not sure. I'm off to buy some Fllexseal tape and figure out how to proceed. If you have any tips ..please keep them coming! Oh, and just so you guys know, I DO have EZ rv rain gutters over every window..might try to add some to above that brake light!
Thanks guys/gals!
Claudia
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Like I said.. I wasnt completely delusional about maintenance as ALL RVs need some kind of upkeep .. Just ask my rivet gun! Its just I thought I wouldnt be encountering one issue after another in a trailer that is considered in the top three FB manufacturers! No offense, just am annoyed to sleep in a wet bed!
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Thanks everyone.. I'm aware of trailer maintenance items as my Casita was my baby and I took exceptional pride and care in keeping her pristine. I have no problems doing the work, I actually enjoy it, but this has been one heck of a week! I thought I'd be able to put down the tools a bit with ILOVHER and camp!
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5 hours ago, ScubaRx said:
I had this exact problem. It took me three years, several trips to the factory and constantly blaming the wrong thing to find and finally fix the issue. It wasn't the weep holes.
I'd bet a month's salary it's the high tail light leaking and it's unlikely you'll see a hole in the caulking from the outside. In order to find the leak, you'll need to tear out all the insulation that's glued inside the upper rear cabinet. This is no big deal, it's just sprayed with adhesive and pressed into place, it will go back up although you may need to respray it. Then you need to remove the inside cover over the light itself. Wherever the water is entering it is running down the inside of the outer shell and then between the shells until it gets to the top of the window frame. This is below your level of sight from the upper cabinet. From there, it runs around the frame and drips out the bottom corner of the window on the inside and runs down to the top of the belly band. This allows the water to run to either side, depending on which side of the trailer is lowest.
If it's still raining and hard enough, the leak will be obvious, if not, you'll need someone outside with a hose. Also, observe the backside of the adjacent marker lights, they can provide an entry point as well.
Here is a photo I took nearly seven years ago during my quest to find a solution. Feel free to duplicate if you deem it helpful.
I read nearly all of your posts on the rear lens. I am bound and determined to get to the bottom of it and will now tear into that freaking light. I realize all trailers need maintenance but am just getting upset that I'm having this many issues with a unit this young. I took out a large portion of my retirement savings as this was my dream trailer..but its feeling more like a nightnare!
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6 hours ago, SeaDawg said:
The ac is noisy, but shouldn't be any more noisy than the (probably) same ac installed in your previous Casita.
Might want to check the flange bolts, to make sure the upper unit is properly tightened in. Check that the shroud isn't loose and rattling, also.
Thank you..I had an older Coleman Polar Cub that was quiet considering the smaller space but this Penguin is ridiculous! I hope I never have to sleep with that thing on! We were just up on the roof as when we bought the trailer, the first thing we had to do was remove a nice sized bird's nest from under the shroud. It's tight and I've added rubber washers to help rattling.
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7 hours ago, SeaDawg said:
Sorry you're having these issues in a 4 year old trailer.
Tey putting a layer of blue shop toweling in the attic. The leak you are describing is almost always a third tail light that has lost some of its seal. The rainwater finds its way down.
Barring that, put some clear duct tape around the light. If the leak stops, it's the light lens. If not, try some over the top of the rear window. Work your way down, and around. It's also possible that the bedding or caulking for the rear window has failed, and never been renewed.
The weepholes aren't very big, for the size of the window. We installed ez rv gutter years ago, and it really helps to divert water from the window/weepholes.
Thank you. I will check the window caulk. The trailer already has the ez rv gutters running on every window!
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I've worked for a solid week on various issues/mods and am trying to learn all the systems in my new to me LE2. I seem to keep coming across problems! Besides the city water slowly filling my fresh water tank, I've finally managed to get the fresh water outlet unplugged with two rounds of bleach solution, one round of vinegar and some compressed air! My trailer sat for awhile so I understood that algae/mold clogged the drain and pump prefilter. I'm a little miffed that the fresh outlet is so small, that it takes forever to drain and there's no way to clean it! On my Casita, I installed a top marine deck plate so I could scrub it out! I had a party when I finally got this thing flowing.
But here's my next irritation! Now...unfortunately, the rain for the last two days has somehow soaked both mattresses & brand new bedding in the rear! I've thoroughly pipe cleaned all the weep holes days before this rain came... I did this with my Casita so I know to do it.. As I lay here I'm watching water come down from the rear window and cross over the silver belly band trim and on to the other streetside bed! I went up on the ladder and the rear brake light doesn't seem to have a break in the caulking. There's no leak I can see from the inside of the rear cupboard either! What the heck? This wasn't a cheap investment...I'm getting frustrated...whats it gonna be next? I never had this many issues so close together in 10 years of owning my Casita..and I also bought it used!
Help me out here folks! I'm getting discouraged. Even the Penguin air conditioner sounds like a jet engine..is it really always going to be this LOUD?
There just shouldn't be this many issues with a four year old trailer of this caliber!
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Y'all would be amazed at the things I've seen! Two ways are always a great idea.. I've seen absolute divorces created through backing trailers! I've only been in one situation with my Casita that was tricky and stressful. I imagine the learning curve is going to be a little higher with my ILOVHER because of her added girth and height. Let's hope I stay married!
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I ran a NF campground and it's courtesy to allow time for people to get into their site, but everyone is usually running late and in a hurry to get to theirs on a Friday. Unfortunately, many of the campgrounds built in the mid 60s weren't meant for the monstrosities people tow now days and a lot of jockeying is sometimes required. (I still have nightmares over the ruts created! Sometimes I would allow people to come in the opposite direction on a one way to help facilitate an easier backin...with a golf cart assist. I was always amazed how many people wouldn't tap or kick down their ruts! But, sadly there is always a few people annoyed having to wait.
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Thank you all for your replies. I haven't nailed down the city water fresh water tank filling issue but my pump is now only chirping every five minutes. I'm hoping it will rectify itself. Does anyone know the difference in the models of the Shurflo 4008 series pumps? My model number is different than some of the pumps available online. The 4008 series has like four sub models ranging in price from 50 to 125 dollars! Are the specs that different?
Also, I have a new Shurflo accumulator that I was going to put on my Casita but never got around to it. Looks like some newer trailers have one. Is this a difficult and/or worthwhile addition?
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I still contend this mod would be great in that space. I'd love to look outside at my site setup while doing dishes, not necessarily a priority for a pass-thru. Maybe grow some herbs on the sill! I've lived in my Casita for up to five months while managong a NF campground so seeing my camper neighbors is fine with me!
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Seal the rear Oliver Light (re-caulk?)
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So after struggling and cursing at my caulking gun and the stupid thick expensive marine sealant above.. Ive had success! Used the sealant as the adhesive and the outer caulk line. A little more detailed cleanup and I will be golden!