Do I have a leak somewhere?

[MrHighTower]

I notice on my headboard (2014 Ace 29.2) what seems to be a water stain from a leak, but there is no sign in the cabinets above. What are your thoughts

[Grumpy Grampa]

To me it looks like water may have entered from the back and dripped down on the inside.

Good luck

[Vicky-Rose]

Originally Posted by MrHighTower

I notice on my headboard (2014 Ace 29.2) what seems to be a water stain from a leak, but there is no sign in the cabinets above. What are your thoughts

Did you figure out what's happened? I bought a used ACE with some marks on the headboard but I thought probably was and accidentally from previous owners 🤔. Now I need to investigate.

[airforceret]

I've seen damage like that as a result of moisture collecting from humidity. Leaks will typically leave a stain that marks a trail from entry to exit, and would likely be more up and down rather than back and forth. A cold headboard and warm / moist air inside will attract that kind of moisture on the surface similar to how moisture will collect on cold concrete when hot humid air fills a garage.

[txc2936@yahoo.com]

There was a previous post about someone who had a leak behind the refrigerator upper vent panel. I checked mine, and there is literally a 1/2" gap that would allow water that sprayed in there on a heavy rain day and drain down behind the refrigerator and onto the floor. For him it was too late. I will seal that area tomorrow and share photos.

I added those 19" screens to the 3 vent surfaces. This might defuse the water a little and of course keep the bugs out.

[Pete'sMH]

Originally Posted by txc2936@yahoo.com

There was a previous post about someone who had a leak behind the refrigerator upper vent panel. I checked mine, and there is literally a 1/2" gap that would allow water that sprayed in there on a heavy rain day and drain down behind the refrigerator and onto the floor. For him it was too late. I will seal that area tomorrow and share photos.

I added those 19" screens to the 3 vent surfaces. This might defuse the water a little and of course keep the bugs out.

Not clear what gap you’re talking about but make sure you don’t obstruct the air flow behind the fridge. For it to function cool air MUST flow freely by convection in the bottom vent and out the top.

[Jimbo56]

Originally Posted by MrHighTower

I notice on my headboard (2014 Ace 29.2) what seems to be a water stain from a leak, but there is no sign in the cabinets above. What are your thoughts

Am I seeing this right? It appears bubbly? Headboard? Is this a wall? Below cabinets. That’s more than just interior moisture accumulating.

[abjbrtd]

How hard is it to get the headboard off?

[txc2936@yahoo.com]

The vent area is clear, this is the mismatch in close out board right behind the door, if you were to drop something in this crack, it would go straight to the floor behind the refrig. The venting is fine from lower grill to top, its the water getting in the plastic vents and flowing to the floor that is concern

[Vicky-Rose]

We added damprite and will take a closer look.

[MrHighTower]

I going to explore everything suggested above this weekend. Good question on how is the headboard installed

[Vicky-Rose]

Originally Posted by MrHighTower

I going to explore everything suggested above this weekend. Good question on how is the headboard installed

We will be looking around that area to see what we can find. Now this is how we prepare the floors on rainy day with towels. Just the corner next to the refrigerator get wet. Talked to Warranty Support and they said one have a technician look . Now supposedly I am the second owner regarding Thor registration ( please if you buy a used rv register the rv with the manufacturer) I am out of warranty ( no that I want to deal with the pain that comes with it) there's the possibility they will denied anything. Now it seems to me that problem and recalls were ignored by previous owners. I took care of it but, in the other hand is there's a design with defected parts in my rv I certainly will bring that to their attention. If we all do that they will need to addressed.

[OldWEB]

Originally Posted by MrHighTower

I going to explore everything suggested above this weekend. Good question on how is the headboard installed

The headboard indicates the moisture was wicked from the bottom up and being an 'even line' the moisture was throughout the bottom of the headboard. So removal of the headboard is needed to see where the moisture came from and once removed the material can also be replaced.
Inspect the mattress for past moisture; inspect the foundation of the bed for the same; also check the outside marker lights and roofline sealant in the back of the MH.