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Water leak - overhang

Just picked up our 30RLS after a month in storage. When I was raising the front end to hook up, water started dripping from under the rubber seal. If I pushed up on the underbelly, it would force more water out. Can’t find any damage and have never seen this before when hooking up even after heavy rains while camping.
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CornCrib

Well-known member
I’d follow that black trim around to the side and see if there is any spot where caulking is needed. Could be getting in far from that location.
 
Followed the trim up as far as I could and can't find a spot where caulking is missing/needed. Had to take the trailer to the dealer for a fridge issue so asked them to check the seal where the front cap meets the roof while they have it in for service. Advised that any caulking that may be needed is not covered under warranty (bought the trailer new in Mar). Apparently, warranty doesn't cover caulk beyond 90 days. @Jim Beletti - is that true?
 

Fiddler85

New member
Had the same issue with my 2023 30RLS. Found the section of sealant had completely pulled way from the rubber. Luckily I had a good stretch of sunny warm days. had to pull the black rubber off the bottom, removed the aluminum T track that it “clicks” in, removed the old sealant, cleaned the area, and let the bottom air out for a few days, replaced the factory screws with stainless screws, cleaned the aluminum T track. Once everything was dry. I put a little sealant on the screws and reinstalled everything and resealed everything. So far (fingers crossed) it working.

Finding that when I dump my black tank and gray tanks it’s a great time to inspect sealant everywhere. For context I’m full timing in a RV park with sewer hook ups at my lot I dump about once a week ish plus or minus a days or or two.
 

Bozo

Prominent Member
Followed the trim up as far as I could and can't find a spot where caulking is missing/needed. Had to take the trailer to the dealer for a fridge issue so asked them to check the seal where the front cap meets the roof while they have it in for service. Advised that any caulking that may be needed is not covered under warranty (bought the trailer new in Mar). Apparently, warranty doesn't cover caulk beyond 90 days. @Jim Beletti - is that true?
I would be having a serious discussion with that dealer. 1 year bumper to bumper warranty means just that. I have had to explain this to auto dealer service writers. Consumer reviews are a big deal and the better dealers strive for customer satisfaction. If they are willing to take a bad review over a $10 tube of caulk….i would be finding a new shop to do my work.
 
Having a feeling of Deja Vu!

After dealing with health issues this year, we finally took our 30RLS out of storage. I noticed a couple of 4-inch gaps in the Dicor where the roof meets the front cap. I cleaned the area thoroughly and applied new sealant across the entire width, extending 2 inches on either side of the seam. It cured for 3 days before any rain, and the new seal looks perfect—no bubbles or gaps. The side seals look good too. However, we had heavy rain last night. Out of curiosity, I pushed up on the underbelly on both sides of the hitch (same spots as my original post), and water leaked out. At first, I hoped it was just condensation due to 90+ degree days followed by a cool, rainy night. Today was cooler and overcast, and the front cap felt cool to the touch. But after another severe storm rolled through this evening, I pushed on the underbelly again, and more water leaked out. Not a steady stream but too many drops for me to feel good about it. Since I'm confident the roof-to-cap seam is properly sealed, where else should I look?

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Midnight Rider

Prominent Member
Having a feeling of Deja Vu!

After dealing with health issues this year, we finally took our 30RLS out of storage. I noticed a couple of 4-inch gaps in the Dicor where the roof meets the front cap. I cleaned the area thoroughly and applied new sealant across the entire width, extending 2 inches on either side of the seam. It cured for 3 days before any rain, and the new seal looks perfect—no bubbles or gaps. The side seals look good too. However, we had heavy rain last night. Out of curiosity, I pushed up on the underbelly on both sides of the hitch (same spots as my original post), and water leaked out. At first, I hoped it was just condensation due to 90+ degree days followed by a cool, rainy night. Today was cooler and overcast, and the front cap felt cool to the touch. But after another severe storm rolled through this evening, I pushed on the underbelly again, and more water leaked out. Not a steady stream but too many drops for me to feel good about it. Since I'm confident the roof-to-cap seam is properly sealed, where else should I look?

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Do you have a washing machine in the closet? Is it leaking?
 

Lantley

Prominent Member
Considering we've ruled out it being a plumbing leak. The next place I would focus on is the at the top of the camper and the seams where the cap meets the camper. Also check the roofline where the front cap meets the box of the camper.
 

Jwtsg

Well-known member
Having a feeling of Deja Vu!

After dealing with health issues this year, we finally took our 30RLS out of storage. I noticed a couple of 4-inch gaps in the Dicor where the roof meets the front cap. I cleaned the area thoroughly and applied new sealant across the entire width, extending 2 inches on either side of the seam. It cured for 3 days before any rain, and the new seal looks perfect—no bubbles or gaps. The side seals look good too. However, we had heavy rain last night. Out of curiosity, I pushed up on the underbelly on both sides of the hitch (same spots as my original post), and water leaked out. At first, I hoped it was just condensation due to 90+ degree days followed by a cool, rainy night. Today was cooler and overcast, and the front cap felt cool to the touch. But after another severe storm rolled through this evening, I pushed on the underbelly again, and more water leaked out. Not a steady stream but too many drops for me to feel good about it. Since I'm confident the roof-to-cap seam is properly sealed, where else should I look?

leak.jpg
Good mornin,,,agree w Lantley,,, check gutter spouts,,,or gutter plugged areas,,,have found the front cap,,,roof,,,& slide roof areas cca. Be high maintenance areas,,,,gutter spout vertical cap seams have proven other areas that haven proven problematic in the past,,,good luck,,,Am sure you’ll find it,,,👍🍀!!
 
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