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It's Raining It's Pouring ..... the Coach is getting Soaked INSIDE!

Wow.... what did I do Today???? 
Baffled  by this leaking from the Slide Out on my 2000 U320.  The fact this is the first year for the slide... they were experimenting I guess??
The investigation began with taking down trim cover to expose the 'bow' brace to see IF the seal was tight, It WAS.
 Further thought led to going outside (in the rain) to check on top of the slide and THEN it dawned on me. 
The hole in the fiberglass where the locking pins goes HAD to be where the water pours into the coach.
BINGO.. covered the hole up with 'ductape' and lo and behold the water stopped leaking through the lights.!!
Somehow there is something missing... ??? to cause the water to pour in and come through the 2 round lights in the walnut trim!!
Guessing  silicone is lacking or something else? Wonder if it can be a home repair job?  Checking with James at FOT !
Has Anyone experienced This on your 2000 U320 ?

                                Fred
Fred B
2000 U320 36'

Re: It's Raining It's Pouring ..... the Coach is getting Soaked INSIDE!

Reply #1 –
Searched forum for

slide leak lock pin

 and found this thread

rain water comming into coach from slide
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: It's Raining It's Pouring ..... the Coach is getting Soaked INSIDE!

Reply #2 –
There is a rubber wiper gasket between the opening in the coach and the top of the slide.  I replaced mine this winter.  Not sure if will keep out rain but it does help keep junk off the top of the slide. 

If you are getting water in through the slide pins holes or around the bladder, try tipping your coach to that side for better drainage.  If it has been raining I tip it that way and then back to level before retracting the slide.  I also tip to that side when dumping tanks.  Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: It's Raining It's Pouring ..... the Coach is getting Soaked INSIDE!

Reply #3 –
Wow That was FAST !  Thanks for ALL the insight on water leaking in through the pin holes.  It's exactly what I envisioned was happening, after a while..NOW if only it stops raining so I can remove the ductape and get the silicone into the hole to seal it up properly.
Michelle, I appreciate your looking back into the archived conversations, very interesting to learn what others have done.

                                                            Fred
Fred B
2000 U320 36'

Re: It's Raining It's Pouring ..... the Coach is getting Soaked INSIDE!

Reply #4 –
Quote from: sueb –
Wow That was FAST !  Thanks for ALL the insight on water leaking in through the pin holes.

Michelle, I appreciate your looking back into the archived conversations, very interesting to learn what others have done.

                                                            Fred

You're welcome, and that's what the forum is all about.  Members helping each other and archiving all the important information so it can be found when needed. 
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: It's Raining It's Pouring ..... the Coach is getting Soaked INSIDE!

Reply #5 –
same coach as yours,  no issues -

also check with James at Xtreme - or Rance if James T can't be reached.
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: It's Raining It's Pouring ..... the Coach is getting Soaked INSIDE!

Reply #6 –
Sueb - Michelle is a Rock Star.  She finds all kinds of stuff on this site.  She has saved my bacon many a time.  ;D
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: It's Raining It's Pouring ..... the Coach is getting Soaked INSIDE!

Reply #7 –
Had water leak on my big slide and it was coming in what I thought were drain holes.  I purchased some sealer and made sure it was dry and sealed the holes on top reaching in under the awning on the slide.  No more leaking.  You need to ck these every couple years for separation of the sealer.  This is an easy fix but can be a lot of water.  Dan 
Dan & Shirley Stansel
2002 U295 4020 AGDS Build#6054
Towing Buick Enclave & M &  G Braking
Emerald Bay, Lake Palestine, Texas
MC# 16650

Re: It's Raining It's Pouring ..... the Coach is getting Soaked INSIDE!

Reply #8 –
Also be aware the slide will sink in the middle over time. If it is coming in thru the pin holes it should come in thru the cabinets.  If it is coming in from on top you might need an extra grabber to pull the center section up on our first gen slides.
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
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