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Water leak

I noticed water in the compartment that has the hot and cold storage tanks. I took off the panel and sure enough a small amount of water is accumulating. I tried to soak it up but it contiunes to form. Could one of the tanks have a small leak, the water is cool so I suspect the cold water tank? Is this a fix I could attempt or have a rv tech look after.

Or could the water be coming from somewhere else?
Greg and Viv
2001 U320 36'
Build 5907

2007 Honda CRV

Re: Water leak

Reply #1 –
Is this in the bay with the Manabloc? Can you supply a picture of the area where the water is collecting or leaking? There are lots of junctions at the Manabloc that can leak. Try to isolate the location of the source. Look for wet spots on both sides of the coach. Water can traverse all the way across the bay.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX

Re: Water leak

Reply #2 –
That leak could be anywhere in the water system and just accumulating there. I would put on the pump and look and see  and listen when it shuts off. See if the pump cycles to often that will help.  THen I would turn off various systems and start with just one at a time and see if you get water or leaks or the pump turns on.  Looking and seeing if you can see the area and follow the water is another way but unless yo know you are on flat ground and are leveled up perfectly you will see water travel a long way.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: Water leak

Reply #3 –
It rained really hard here the other day and I found water in one of the lower compartments.  I thought there was a leak in the water also.  Then  I noted that the rubber seal that is for the compartment door had pulled off just a little.  I pushed it back on as it had merely pulled off somehow.  I think this will have fixed it.  I really have not checked it again since but believe this was the issue.  So.. may seem remedial, but do check the gasket. 
Best of Travels

Re: Water leak

Reply #4 –
I treat all the gaskets on the compartments with 303,this keeps the door from sticking to the gasket and pulling it off. :thumbsup:
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: Water leak

Reply #5 –
Bill,
By 303, are you refering to Aerospace Protectant? What else do you use it on the coach for?
Don
Quote from: Bill Willett –
I treat all the gaskets on the compartments with 303,this keeps the door from sticking to the gasket and pulling it off. :thumbsup:
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

Re: Water leak

Reply #6 –
Quote from: acousticart –
Bill,
By 303, are you refering to Aerospace Protectant? What else do you use it on the coach for?
Don
I've known of people who use it like wax - on the whole fiberglass motorhome, including tires.  Suppose to give you UV protection.
1994 U225
build #4514

Re: Water leak, problem solved!

Reply #7 –
I'm not sure why, but the grey water tank was full, I drained it last night. Checked compartment for water today and it was completely dry. Wierdest thing. Thanks for everyone's input.
Greg and Viv
2001 U320 36'
Build 5907

2007 Honda CRV

Re: Water leak

Reply #8 –
on my 2000 my grey tank collar cracked. It is not a standard size and you will have to get it from FT.  if you think it was the grey tank look at the collar area....
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: Water leak

Reply #9 –
John, where is the collar?
Greg and Viv
2001 U320 36'
Build 5907

2007 Honda CRV