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LEAK!!

The other day, we pulled into Lubbock RV park and yesterday, I noticed what looked like condensation water (been very cold & dewey here), at the rear of the coach.  Today, it was still there and looked maybe a bit larger along with a reddish tint.  I crawled under the coach and noticed drips forming on both rubber sleeves on the the exhaust...  nothing above the pipe shows any sign of a leak.  Traveling here, engine/transmission temps were all good - coach ran great.

What's leaking and...  is this a major problem? 
Bill Jackson & Kim Sweeney
2013 27' Lazy Daze RK
2002 U320 PBDS 36' Build 5941 (Sold)
1999 U320 40' (Sold)
2005 Country Coach Intrigue 40' (Sold)

Re: LEAK!!

Reply #1 –
Bill,

Not uncommon to experience a coolant leak in cold temperatures, particularly if you don't have the constant torque clamps.

So, if you don't have the constant torque clamps (the ones with a spring), do that first-- way before replacing hoses.

Another option is to add another clamp with screw 180 degrees from the other one.

BEST: do both (two constant torque clamps)
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: LEAK!!

Reply #2 –
Quote from: Bill & Kim –
The other day, we pulled into Lubbock RV park and yesterday, I noticed what looked like condensation water (been very cold & dewey here), at the rear of the coach.  Today, it was still there and looked maybe a bit larger along with a reddish tint.  I crawled under the coach and noticed drips forming on both rubber sleeves on the the exhaust...  nothing above the pipe shows any sign of a leak.  Traveling here, engine/transmission temps were all good - coach ran great.

What's leaking and...  is this a major problem? 
Cold weather, tighten the hose clamps.
The selected media item is not currently available.Bill&Doris 97 U270 36'
University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

Re: LEAK!!

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Bill & Kim –
Today, it was still there and looked maybe a bit larger along with a reddish tint.  I crawled under the coach and noticed drips forming on both rubber sleeves on the the exhaust...  nothing above the pipe shows any sign of a leak.

Bill,

The coupling you show isn't the exhaust as that appears to be the line that carries antifreeze to the transmission oil cooler.  And follow Brett's & Bill's suggestions and you will be good to go.

Pamela & Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

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

Re: LEAK!!

Reply #4 –
Thanks Brett, Bill and Mike for the quick replies!  Noticed that the coolant overflow is empty so...  going to double clamp & add fluid... 
Bill Jackson & Kim Sweeney
2013 27' Lazy Daze RK
2002 U320 PBDS 36' Build 5941 (Sold)
1999 U320 40' (Sold)
2005 Country Coach Intrigue 40' (Sold)

Re: LEAK!!

Reply #5 –
Bill,

IIRC there was a NAPA store downtown just east of I-27.  They may have constant torque clamps (if you want to go that way)as they were a NAPA truck parts store.

Pamela & Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

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

Re: LEAK!!

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Pamela & Mike –
Bill,

IIRC there was a NAPA store downtown just east of I-27.  They may have constant torque clamps (if you want to go that way)as they were a NAPA truck parts store.
Pamela & Mike 
Thank you!
Bill Jackson & Kim Sweeney
2013 27' Lazy Daze RK
2002 U320 PBDS 36' Build 5941 (Sold)
1999 U320 40' (Sold)
2005 Country Coach Intrigue 40' (Sold)

Re: LEAK!!

Reply #7 –
Had the same issue when we first bought our rig.  Replaced the clamps like Brett suggested and no more problems.
Randy & Connie Peterson
Carlsbad, NM
1994 Grand Villa  #4593  SOLD
U240 36' Unihome CAT 3116 6 Speed Allison
Motorcader  17988    SKP  103142
2016 Ford F150 Towed Vehicle
 

Re: LEAK!!

Reply #8 –
Quote from: Peterson143 –
Had the same issue when we first bought our rig.  Replaced the clamps like Brett suggested and no more problems.
That's good to hear! 

Hey, on our way to Lubbock from Las Cruces, we stayed at Brantley Lake State Park for an overnighter.  REALLY like that park - easy hiking and quiet nights and plenty of room.  Gonna be a State Park we return to.
Bill Jackson & Kim Sweeney
2013 27' Lazy Daze RK
2002 U320 PBDS 36' Build 5941 (Sold)
1999 U320 40' (Sold)
2005 Country Coach Intrigue 40' (Sold)