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1991 Foretravel carpet wet in bathroom and hall way

Being this is my first RV Im unsure as how to access the pipes under the floor in the bathroom.
Any help would ne appreciated.
Gary

Re: 1991 Foretravel carpet wet in bathroom and hall way

Reply #1 –
Gary,

Have you checked  to see if it is the flush valve that is leaking rather than the piping? Depending on the floor plan and chassis type will determine how hard it is to access the piping.  Lot of the time the leaks are with the fittings rather than the pipe itself.

By the way welcome to the RV lifestyle and the Foretravel family.  If this is your first coach you will have a steeeeep learning curve but we have all been in your shoes.

Pamela & Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: 1991 Foretravel carpet wet in bathroom and hall way

Reply #2 –
Gary if you gives a little more info on your Coach that would be helpful, We have a 92 U300 40 foot with a walk thru Bath, Under the sink in the bath there might me a valve for filling the fresh water tank. open all the way lets city water in to fill the tank, closed will let your run the off the pump. again not sure what Coach you have.
Andy & Eileen
MONTROSE COLORADO
1992 U300  40' 6V92 TA
2016 4 Runner
1998 Jeep Grand cherokee

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee) Build # 4135 Skp# 122921

Re: 1991 Foretravel carpet wet in bathroom and hall way

Reply #3 –
Gary,
My wife and I are new to this also. We had a similar problem this weekend with our 99 U270 36'. I did a no no and left the coach hooked up to city water while we were away. The shower faucet was leaking just enough to overflow the gray water while we were away and the shower overflowed. Don't know what your shower basin was like, but if it was full it may have been something similar. Hang in there and good luck. So far I'm not sure what is going to cost me more in the long run, coach repairs or headache and blood pressure meds.

Len & Deb
Len and Deb Speiser
1999 U270 36'
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
You're either on the bus, or you're off the bus!--Ken Kesey
If you're lucky enough to live in a bus, you're lucky enough!

Re: 1991 Foretravel carpet wet in bathroom and hall way

Reply #4 –
We have a 1990 U280 and had a similar wet carpet event right after we bought it.  The leak turned out to be a crack in the flush valve on the SeaLand toilet.  $30 bucks, 15 minutes and a new flush valve solved the problem.
Current coach 1996 U320 40'
Previous coach, 1990 36' U280

Re: 1991 Foretravel carpet wet in bathroom and hall way

Reply #5 –
Gary, welcome to the Forum.

If you will fill out the coach info on your profile page, and add some coach info to your signature, it will really help when you ask a question.

The "Search" function on this Forum is your friend!  When I have a problem, the FIRST thing I do is search here for that subject.  Almost always find some helpful information, or at least leads on where to start.  If "Search" doesn't help, then it's time to post a question.

Bathroom water leaks - two likely sources: The toilet (you should hope for this one, because it is usually a easier fix), or the shower.

If you search "shower leak" or "toilet leak" you will learn that this is, unfortunately, a common problem...for instance, see this thread:

Shower Leak
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: 1991 Foretravel carpet wet in bathroom and hall way

Reply #6 –
On my 91 I had a leak on the risers to the sink the grey nuts would not tighten on the faucet.cut it all loose and rebuilt it. Previous owner had removed carpet probably due to the sink leak.
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

Re: 1991 Foretravel carpet wet in bathroom and hall way

Reply #7 –
If you have a water line from the sink to the refrigerator it could be leaking .  Cut off is under the sink by the filter.  I have the line cut off as I do not use the icemaker in the fridge.  I have known many coaches who have had this line leak.  I do know your floor plan but a line to the Ice maker etc could cause a lot of water on the floor.  If you have hoses to a washing machine ck these for leaks of if no washer the plumbing will still be there and could be leaking.  More than likely it will be something easy to get to.
Dan & Shirley Stansel
2002 U295 4020 AGDS Build#6054
Towing Buick Enclave & M &  G Braking
Emerald Bay, Lake Palestine, Texas
MC# 16650

Re: 1991 Foretravel carpet wet in bathroom and hall way

Reply #8 –
I have gone thru 2 flush valves on my 97 U295. The way I find out they are leaking is wet carpet.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: 1991 Foretravel carpet wet in bathroom and hall way

Reply #9 –
Quote from: turbojack –
The way I find out they are leaking is wet carpet.
One of several excellent reasons why carpet in the bathroom is a BAD idea.  When we bought our coach, my DW looked at the bathroom carpet and said "This has GOT to go".  Took us awhile to get around to (affording) it, but we finally made it happen.  Of course, water leaks are still going to occur, but at least you don't have the "soggy carpet" mess to add insult to injury.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"
 

Re: 1991 Foretravel carpet wet in bathroom and hall way

Reply #10 –
Before anyone can really help you need to mention (as  others have said)  which coach/year you have, then we will go from there.
It is most probably a simple fix, but forst things first.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.