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08-28-2018, 05:14 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: MATTHEWS
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M.O.C. #21944
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mystery water leak
Towing in the pouring down rain. Got to destination and a long (3 foot) section of carpet was wet in living room. It was in front of the slide out. We have sprayed water all around the slide and under the slide and on the air conditioner unit and no water. Think perhaps its the air conditioner. We have a 2016 Montana High Country model 375FL with front living room and that is where the issue is. Has anyone had a similar problem.
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08-28-2018, 05:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Thornville
Posts: 546
M.O.C. #21110
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Welcome to the forum !!
If you would also include the model # of your coach, it may better assist in getting the correct info you seek.
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Darwin & Carla
2018.5 3701LK Montana
2022 3500HD Denali Duramax SRW
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08-28-2018, 08:00 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
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Since it's a 2016 check the seals on the outside inner edge of the slide. If one of them is shot (I did have to replace them on our 2010) and one of the wiper seals doesn't get fully sealed that could be where your water is getting in. Also, welcome to the forum!
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
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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08-30-2018, 08:46 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Pell City
Posts: 299
M.O.C. #17209
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leak
On 2014 High Country we had water coming in from under edge of slide -where it met floor, when pulling in heavy rain. Just an area that didn't get sealed properly at the factory. Leak happened on first trip so we found it before any damage occurred. Everyones first place to check was top and edges of slide but leak was underneath.
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08-31-2018, 07:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Full Timer In Naples, Florida
Posts: 1,049
M.O.C. #15731
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When we take the slides out or in, we only move them half way in or out and then check to see if the wiper seals have flipped to the correct direction before i finish moving them completely to make sure there right. It can be a pain because it makes me go up on the roof and use the step stool inside to make sure, as we have had some wiper seals not in the correct position and driving water or rain has made it passed and in to the camper. The DW does the bedroom slide inside because she is small and can stand on the bed and reach the seals.
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08-31-2018, 08:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2018
Location: livingston,tx
Posts: 558
M.O.C. #21685
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Welcome to the forum.
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08-31-2018, 09:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lake Havasu City AZ.
Posts: 1,811
M.O.C. #10552
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Welcome to the forum. Yes water leaks are like power problems they can stare anywhere and migrate. Can make you crazy.
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2015 Ford F-350 King Ranch
Firestone air bags, bed saver.
Add 40 GAL tank in bed.
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09-07-2018, 07:12 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Somersworth
Posts: 33
M.O.C. #5794
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We just had similar wet carpet 2006 2955... first time since new. No rain when it happened.
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09-07-2018, 09:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: STAYTON
Posts: 1,118
M.O.C. #18157
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martha4cauthen
Towing in the pouring down rain. Got to destination and a long (3 foot) section of carpet was wet in living room. It was in front of the slide out. We have sprayed water all around the slide and under the slide and on the air conditioner unit and no water. Think perhaps its the air conditioner. We have a 2016 Montana High Country model 375FL with front living room and that is where the issue is. Has anyone had a similar problem.
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Check the eternabond tape on top that is put over the screws holding the 4" moulding on the outside of the slide. Ours had worn through at most of the screws and was leaking. Also check the caulking where the lower metal meets the gel coat at the bottom, there is a plastic strip covering the seam. That will get your floor wet too if the sealant fails.
Mark
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09-12-2018, 06:10 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Gold River
Posts: 12
M.O.C. #18912
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Had the same and was a misaligned window seal gasket/ putty
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09-12-2018, 08:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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Welcome to the forum. I had that on our other Montana and it was the seal under the slide.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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