Yahoo Message Number: 86334 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/86334)
for the past three weeks I have been experiencing wet carpet next to the drivers side slide near the drivers seat. At first I assumed a plumbing leak but so far have not found a drain or water supply leak. My coach is a 2000 Allure with the kitchen in the single slide. The slide seal was replaced last spring at the CC factory in Junction City at the same time the roof was re-sealed. Since we spent the winter in Nevada their was no rain until we returned to Oregon / Washington a few weeks ago, (about the time the carpet issue started). The only indication on the exterior that there was water is when I retract the slide. About a pint dribbles out of the front corner of the slide where it meets the RV. Running the de-humidifier daily and looking for an answer. Stumped in Washington with a forcast of rain for the next week. We who live here expect rain until July 5th!
John & Judy Mattus, 2000 Allure #30505
Yahoo Message Number: 86347 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/86347)
John, I do not know if you coach slide setup is the same as my Magna, but if it is, I have a suggestion for you: From day one when new, my coach (I am the second owner for some years now) had a leak just in front of the drivers side slide (my coach has the Bose cabinet next to the slide). The previous owner had the coach in to the factory and multiple other places. Major work many thousands of dollars were spent over years. The problem was never resolved. A few years ago, I brought the coach to Chris Snyder in Tucson. He fixed it permanently. Bone dry. It was relatively simple and everyone else missed it:
On this coach at least, at the bottom of the slide frame where the horizontal meets the vertical in the wall of the coach, there is a combined roller (that the room rolls on) and CUP that catches the water that get past the slide seal, including what drips down the seal from a wet slide roof when retracting.
The rubber seal is not intended to be totally waterproof. Therefore the cup. The cup has a drain hose that goes outside under the coach.
THE PROBLEM: the roller/cup was not sealed properly to the wall of the coach. Someone had done a sloppy job and everyone else missed it. This allowed the water to drip down in between the cup and the wall instead of going out the hose. Chris removed the cup, sealed it properly to the wall, and it has been bone dry inside ever since even in pouring rain with 50 mph side winds for three years now.
It is a job for a CC professional who knows what they are doing. It takes a few hours. The cup/roller has to come out. Take it to Chris and it will be fixed.
It is also possible that the hose is clogged or the cup has debris in it.
Rich 2002 Magna 6148
Yahoo Message Number: 86358 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/86358)
Rich,
We have a 2002 Affinity, so very similar to your coach. We have a wet carpet issue too. We also replaced our seal last year. When we get heavy rain and side wind pushing in the direction of the coach we get a wet carpet. I am going to have our cup checked out.
Bob & Barbara
2002 42' Affinity
Yahoo Message Number: 86374 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/86374)
Another place to look for dampness is just behind the passenger seat where the slide comes in. I am replacing our carpet & tile because of other leaks. After pulling up the carpet we noticed the floor was actually rotted behind and to the right of the seat. I guess that is an area we never walk on, so we never noticed it.. There was also evidence of previous water in front of the refrigerator under the tile.
Tom
2005 Inspire 51177
Yahoo Message Number: 86398 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/86398)
John & Judy,
Our '02 Allure slide drainage setup is probably very similar to yours.
There should be a "collection cup" and drainage hose at each bottom corner of your slide opening. You may be able to see the collection cup when the slide is retracted. There shouldn't be any standing water in them. The hoses SHOULD be draining off any water that gets past the seals. Two of my drain hoses emerge just aft of the driver-side wheel-well openings; another one appears to be routed down the forward wall of the wet bay. I suspect our two bedroom slide drains are tee'd into a single hose.
We had a wet carpet spot near our bedroom slide opening a couple days ago - the first time in over 10 years of full-timing. A couple days later there was still standing water in one of the collection cups. After blowing a short blast of compressed air through the drain hose - from under the coach - I got some significant water drainage. Something (insect nest? sediment accumulation?) was apparently blocking the drain hose.
Since yous coach is about the same vintage and design you might be having the same problem. Hope this helps.
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Tom Harsch '02 Allure #30791 (36', 2 slides) Laughlin , NV
Yahoo Message Number: 86403 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/86403)
John & Judy,
I have a 2000 Magna #5854. You didn't distinguish between the coach roof or slide roof being re-sealed. I had a similiar problem with the same slide. Water was getting into the slide cabinet above my couch directly behind the drivers seat. I removed the caulk from the roof and side seams on the slide and re-sealed with 2 inch eternabond tape. I have not had any further problems over this last winter since doing this last summer.
Don
2000 Magna #5854
Yahoo Message Number: 86430 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/86430)
John & Judy - We too have been through the wet carpet, mold and rotted wood experience. Mr. Fix It swings into action here: http://www.muniac.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=111#Post111 (http://www.muniac.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=111#Post111) Not pleasant reading but perhaps it helps a few folks avoid the problems we were ignorant too. The good news is with a little effort, knowledge and a few bucks you can avoid costly repairs. Good luck sealing it up and staying dry.