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08-05-2018, 09:24 AM
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New Member
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M.O.C. #22368
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Leak in slide
Just bought a new 2018 montana high country 379rd this past Feb first big rainstorm I woke up to water in my living room coming from what looked like the corner of my slideout. Had a tech come out and check it said all seals looked tight no cracks etc...checked around slideout on roof and everywhere..yet it continues to leak every time it rains....warranty has denied claim due to fact that tech said no problems....its very disheartening..have even sent pictures where water coming in when it rains yet still no help. Any suggestions?
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08-05-2018, 12:12 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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M.O.C. #11455
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In the lower part of the slides there can be a four inch panel across the bottom with square pieces in the corners. Frequently the squares or the panel it'self are not sealed correctly and that can cause a leak far bigger than you would believe.
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08-05-2018, 12:24 PM
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New Member
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Location: rockport
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M.O.C. #22368
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Hmmm interesting...can that be checked by my husband or is that an issue that needs a techs attention? Really need to get someone other than previous tech. They are trying to make me go thru insurance to get it fixed.
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08-05-2018, 12:28 PM
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Site Team
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M.O.C. #11455
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Yes, it's easy to check. Just look at the edges and see if thery are any small gaps in the sealant.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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08-05-2018, 12:41 PM
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New Member
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M.O.C. #22368
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Thanks will give that a try.
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08-05-2018, 01:35 PM
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Montana Master
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M.O.C. #12156
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Hopefully when they checked the seals they checked the window gasket as well.
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08-05-2018, 02:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
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M.O.C. #20753
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Document everything. You may need to invoke your state's lemon law.
You should look it up to see home many chances you have to give the dealer to fix it. In Texas, you have to give the Factory a chance to fix it also.
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08-05-2018, 02:23 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Islip Terrace
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M.O.C. #22165
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We have a similar problem with our2018 th, turns out the corner angle at the bottom of each slide was not properly sealed. At the dealer we met the tech doing the work, he showed us how the silicone looked good but did not adhere to the siding. Water went right past it, luckily only one corner got wet & we were able to dry it in time, left the ac run all week also. As of saturday they were resealing all the slides, not one was done correct. he showed us on another brand how the angle was sealed from behind & then the outside edge was caulked. Hope this helps.
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08-05-2018, 02:28 PM
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Montana Master
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M.O.C. #20753
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Renegade1LI
We have a similar problem with our2018 th, turns out the corner angle at the bottom of each slide was not properly sealed. At the dealer we met the tech doing the work, he showed us how the silicone looked good but did not adhere to the siding. Water went right past it, luckily only one corner got wet & we were able to dry it in time, left the ac run all week also. As of saturday they were resealing all the slides, not one was done correct. he showed us on another brand how the angle was sealed from behind & then the outside edge was caulked. Hope this helps.
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Can you post a Pic of the area?
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08-05-2018, 05:57 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Monroe
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M.O.C. #15746
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gstavinoha
Just bought a new 2018 montana high country 379rd this past Feb first big rainstorm I woke up to water in my living room coming from what looked like the corner of my slideout. Had a tech come out and check it said all seals looked tight no cracks etc...checked around slideout on roof and everywhere..yet it continues to leak every time it rains....warranty has denied claim due to fact that tech said no problems....its very disheartening..have even sent pictures where water coming in when it rains yet still no help. Any suggestions?
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Gstavinoha
I just sent you a PM to try and help
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08-05-2018, 06:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
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M.O.C. #20693
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Don’t accept it back till they dose it with a water hose for about an hour!!!! When it leaks let the tech try to say it is good then!
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08-28-2018, 06:57 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Islip Terrace
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M.O.C. #22165
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gstavinoha
Just bought a new 2018 montana high country 379rd this past Feb first big rainstorm I woke up to water in my living room coming from what looked like the corner of my slideout. Had a tech come out and check it said all seals looked tight no cracks etc...checked around slideout on roof and everywhere..yet it continues to leak every time it rains....warranty has denied claim due to fact that tech said no problems....its very disheartening..have even sent pictures where water coming in when it rains yet still no help. Any suggestions?
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How did you make out with your leak? we still have a leak in ours & I will be pressure testing it my self this week. Hopefully you got it fixed.
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09-17-2018, 06:39 PM
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Montana Fan
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M.O.C. #22165
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1retired06
Hopefully when they checked the seals they checked the window gasket as well.
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As a follow up we finally found & repaired our leak, came in around the slide out window. I didn't remove the window just sealed around it with black silicone. we have had multiple storms & I probably have two hours of hosing it down & no water. I will remove & reseal the window but for now its usable. As you can see no sign of gasget or sealer.
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09-18-2018, 04:09 AM
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Paradise
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M.O.C. #21767
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Looks like your window drains are at top of the window. If so the window is installed upside down.
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09-18-2018, 05:00 AM
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Montana Fan
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M.O.C. #20688
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Good catch Montana3625! It looks like that from the picture.
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09-18-2018, 07:09 AM
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Montana Fan
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M.O.C. #22165
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Quote:
Originally Posted by montana3625
Looks like your window drains are at top of the window. If so the window is installed upside down.
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No the drains are at the bottom, the picture is looking down from the roof. I even sealed the top plugs as well.
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