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04-10-2017, 11:14 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Alabama
Posts: 211
THOR #6446
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25.2 rear slide rain leak
We've been traveling on our second significant trip. Once we got to Northern California the rains begin. And I've noticed after driving in the rain and then extending the rear slide comma there is water on the carpet (only in one spot on pax side. We can easily dry it out and protect the carpet but I can't seem to find anything wrong with the seal or anything else. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, how to fix it?
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04-11-2017, 12:56 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Illinois
Posts: 212
THOR #5112
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same coach no problems. yet
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04-11-2017, 02:38 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: Oregon
Posts: 272
THOR #6934
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Just got back from 500 miles on the rainy coast, no issue, same coach
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04-12-2017, 01:46 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2023 Jayco Precept 31UL
State: Florida
Posts: 2,916
THOR #1589
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Haven't heard of this problem. The first thing a tech will likely do is turn the hose on it with someone inside to see if the source of the leak can be located. Suggest you try that asap. A small leak problem can quickly turn into a big problem.
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04-12-2017, 01:51 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Alabama
Posts: 211
THOR #6446
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Sunshine
Haven't heard of this problem. The first thing a tech will likely do is turn the hose on it with someone inside to see if the source of the leak can be located. Suggest you try that asap. A small leak problem can quickly turn into a big problem.
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yes. I'm out for 3 more weeks, so I'll watch it...Rain forecast tomorrow. I see that the slide awning is offset just a bit to the non leak side. Meantime, will wipe the bottom and side before retracting and see what that does. Thanks
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Blue Ox Avanta Tow Bar Blue Ox Patriot
Chassis Battery Maintainer/ Battery fill System
Safe_t_Plus, Spare mount underneath
Dynamat Extreme / Hoodliner Doghouse Treatment
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04-14-2017, 02:43 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.2
State: Indiana
Posts: 51
THOR #5936
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2016vegas
We've been traveling on our second significant trip. Once we got to Northern California the rains begin. And I've noticed after driving in the rain and then extending the rear slide comma there is water on the carpet (only in one spot on pax side. We can easily dry it out and protect the carpet but I can't seem to find anything wrong with the seal or anything else. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, how to fix it?
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This just happen to me with my 2016 Axis 25.2. Had a hard rain all night long and I actually could hear the water running down from someplace along the slide, the left side of the carpet was wet. I also looked for weak seals along the slide but I couldn't find anything as well. I was wondering if it was a leveling issue. Your thoughts?
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04-14-2017, 03:56 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Alabama
Posts: 211
THOR #6446
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Quote:
Originally Posted by INKBLUE12
This just happen to me with my 2016 Axis 25.2. Had a hard rain all night long and I actually could hear the water running down from someplace along the slide, the left side of the carpet was wet. I also looked for weak seals along the slide but I couldn't find anything as well. I was wondering if it was a leveling issue. Your thoughts?
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1 no problems driving in hard rain w slide retracted.
2. I've been in several campsites not perfectly level... that could be...
3. Slide awning on mine is not centered. The short side is side where I've had water....That could contribute.
I plan to go in and try to find water tomorrow. Will let you know if I see anything.
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Blue Ox Avanta Tow Bar Blue Ox Patriot
Chassis Battery Maintainer/ Battery fill System
Safe_t_Plus, Spare mount underneath
Dynamat Extreme / Hoodliner Doghouse Treatment
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04-14-2017, 04:43 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2016vegas
1 no problems driving in hard rain w slide retracted.
2. I've been in several campsites not perfectly level... that could be...
3. Slide awning on mine is not centered. The short side is side where I've had water....That could contribute.
I plan to go in and try to find water tomorrow. Will let you know if I see anything.
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I would hope that your points 2 and 3 aren't the problem as a slide awning isn't supposed to keep the rain out (it merely keeps the top clean so you don't have to--the slide should be sealed from water intrusion all by itself and not require a topper).
Same thing with not level, although if you get more water leaning one way vs the other it would give you somewhere to start looking.
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04-14-2017, 06:13 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Michigan
Posts: 134
THOR #1812
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Had a leak on another ( non-Thor ) slide that just about drove me crazy. Found out the seal around the WINDOW was leaking ! Remember, any leak is going to find its way to the corner of the slide - go beyond the obvious slide seals....
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04-16-2017, 11:24 PM
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Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Florida
Posts: 34
THOR #5392
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I have the same issue with my 2014 Vegas. Can't stop it and it's always on the right side of the slide out. I keep a towel over the slide out roof.
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04-17-2017, 12:54 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Texas
Posts: 6,187
THOR #2121
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Slides that get wet on a regular basis eventually suffer permanent water damage, often on floor under the slide based on what I've researched. Repairs can be very costly if left unattended.
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04-17-2017, 02:33 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: Michigan
Posts: 16
THOR #5743
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My Vegas 25.2 had significant leakage on our first trip last fall, but was on the driver's side, originating at the side window, not the slide-out like yours. Dealer found a skip in the seal at the top of that window. No problems found/noticed due to the slide-out.
Either way, I always do a quick inspection of the coach during & after rains. After that leak was found (and carpet soaked), I decided to always have a small dehumidifier and a hygrometer ready to reduce any excessive moisture in the air.
My "room" dehumidifier: "Ivation GDM20 Thermo-Electric Dehumidifier, 1100 Cubic Feet". Not great, but does work.
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04-17-2017, 02:56 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Alabama
Posts: 211
THOR #6446
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Quote:
Originally Posted by G-mo
My Vegas 25.2 had significant leakage on our first trip last fall, but was on the driver's side, originating at the side window, not the slide-out like yours. Dealer found a skip in the seal at the top of that window. No problems found/noticed due to the slide-out.
Either way, I always do a quick inspection of the coach during & after rains. After that leak was found (and carpet soaked), I decided to always have a small dehumidifier and a hygrometer ready to reduce any excessive moisture in the air.
My "room" dehumidifier: "Ivation GDM20 Thermo-Electric Dehumidifier, 1100 Cubic Feet". Not great, but does work.
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After I quit fretting and started looking, I think I found the problem.... The seal that runs along the bottom of the RV for the slide is compromised in one spot on the side where I had water. I really can't test it since I'm now in Nevada, but I can seal it and watch it next rain.
Thanks so much for your ideas and comments!!!.will keep you posted.
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Blue Ox Avanta Tow Bar Blue Ox Patriot
Chassis Battery Maintainer/ Battery fill System
Safe_t_Plus, Spare mount underneath
Dynamat Extreme / Hoodliner Doghouse Treatment
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04-30-2017, 12:50 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 25.2 axis
State: South Carolina
Posts: 217
THOR #3992
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25.2 water leak
Also 25.2 first time drive in the rain my leaks same place.Hard blowing rain last night no leaks.Could it be coming up thew the fender well?
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05-01-2017, 02:17 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Alabama
Posts: 211
THOR #6446
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nautiquecowboy
Also 25.2 first time drive in the rain my leaks same place.Hard blowing rain last night no leaks.Could it be coming up thew the fender well?
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I think mine was just water on the slide exterior that dripped from it when retracted. So that's not really a ldak but something to be aware of.
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Former owner 2016 Vegas 25.2 Toad 2014 Hyundai Elantra
Blue Ox Avanta Tow Bar Blue Ox Patriot
Chassis Battery Maintainer/ Battery fill System
Safe_t_Plus, Spare mount underneath
Dynamat Extreme / Hoodliner Doghouse Treatment
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06-02-2017, 03:39 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Florida
Posts: 16
THOR #6320
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Same unit 5 trips out no problem.
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06-02-2017, 09:26 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: Massachusetts
Posts: 182
THOR #6999
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2016 25.2 here. It seems like it's been raining nonstop for the last month. No leaks around the slide.
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06-03-2017, 12:49 AM
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Member
State: California
Posts: 73
THOR #6557
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2017 25.2, just returned from a 5500 mile trip. First week, nonstop rain, we did not have any leaks.
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