leak in caravan slide out
Submitted: Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 15:52
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lenron
We are looking for a slide-out caravan and have seen one we like, however, it had
water on the floor that appeared to come from the slide-out. Does anyone know if this is a common problem with slide-out caravans and if it is a major or minor problem. Thanks, lenron
Reply By: pjchris - Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 16:45
Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 16:45
Our 2000 model Jayco Expanda has the slide out lounge and after about 8 years the rubber moulding that stops
water ingress had rusted at the bottom and fallen off the top of the opening in the van.
I went to Jayco, bought some replacement moulding and fitted it myself. Problem solved.
I would consider it a minor problem as long as there hasn't been
water in the van for a long time causing the wood to rot.
Peter
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Follow Up By: lenron - Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 17:57
Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 17:57
Hi pjchris - many thanks for your reply. Sounds like the rubber moulding may need replacing by a reputable repair place and ask them to look it over before we go to the next step. The van is 2009 so it hopefully won't have wood rot - yet !!Appreciate your reply.
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Follow Up By: pjchris - Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 23:41
Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 23:41
If it's a 2009 and you haven't actually bought it yet definately get it inspected at a reputabe repairer BEFORE you buy and and I would insist that they rectify any problems before you buy it.
Either that or subtract the repair quote from the asking price...
Peter
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Follow Up By: lenron - Monday, Dec 13, 2010 at 10:39
Monday, Dec 13, 2010 at 10:39
No, we haven't bought it yet and only noticed the leak because there was a lot of rain that morning. If we had looked on a fine day, we wouldn't have noticed the leak ! If we don't go ahead and buy, it certainly has taught us that when buying a second-hand caravan, if possible, only look when there has been a lot of rain. We will take your advice and see what happens.
thanks heaps Peter
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Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 18:43
Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 18:43
I would be more inclined to say why is it leaking so soon
Would be pretty p....d off if my 2009 van started leaking from anywhere.
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Reply By: BV - Monday, Dec 13, 2010 at 20:26
Monday, Dec 13, 2010 at 20:26
In trying to locate the source of the leak make sure the slide out had not been used during wet weather. If closed when wet some
water can run off the top and sides and pond on the van floor.
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Follow Up By: lenron - Monday, Dec 13, 2010 at 21:40
Monday, Dec 13, 2010 at 21:40
Took the van back to where it was purchased and this is what their repair centre also said had happened. When we were looking at the van, the seller did activate the slide out several times during heavy downpours and the
water came in because of that.
Thanks for confirming the findings. Much appreciated
lenron
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