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Old 11-28-2017, 01:37 PM   #1
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water accumulation in underbelly enclosure!

We moved our TT to its winter location yesterday.. I noticed water coming out around the edge of the plastic underbelly enclosure.. I have no idea how it got there. Dont think it could be fresh water tank leaking and it certainly isnt gray or black water tank leakage..

At first I thought driving in the rain might had gotten a little in there, But it looks like about a gallon drained from there..
Drilling a drain hole would not be a problem. but I am concerned about mold/mildew in that enclosed space...

Has anyone else had a similar experience?? Any suggestions as to how rain water could have gotten in there???

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Old 11-28-2017, 01:43 PM   #2
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Mine had some decent sized gaps along the back edge, I could easily see how rain water could get in. I caulked along the entire back edge.
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Old 11-28-2017, 10:07 PM   #3
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that can NOT be good!
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Old 11-29-2017, 01:03 AM   #4
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Condensation?

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Old 11-29-2017, 01:49 AM   #5
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I would bet its a leak in either the tanks or the plumbing..Its too much water for condensation which probably would not occur anyway. you need to drop the belly pan and find the leak. Mine did that twice and twice it was a cracked holding tank.
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Old 11-29-2017, 06:44 PM   #6
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My Voltage currently has a minor water leak and I found it to be a crack in the plastic housing of the water heater diverter valve. $85 to replace the valve. You'll need to dig into yours and get it figured out.
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Old 11-30-2017, 10:26 AM   #7
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I found mine filling up from the black water tank flush system. One of the crimp on pex fittings was not tight. It was hard to find because nobody thinks to use the flush system when looking for a leak.
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