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05-14-2012, 09:26 AM
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hw tight should the tub liner be?
In our new trailer, the tub liner appears to be "loose" at the bottom.
It seems it is not firmly attached to the wall. If we push on it on the loose spots, you can hear a noise which sounds like two sided tape that is not sticking.
Out trailer is under full warranty.. but I am just not sure what is normal and what is not...
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05-14-2012, 09:31 AM
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That seems to be pretty normal. Ours is the same way and I've heard others that do the same thing. The only thing our dealer did was caulked at the edge where the water could run out over the tub and onto the floor. The rest is "open" and pretty free.
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05-14-2012, 09:38 AM
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So I went out and checked mine. When I press on the plastic surround, some areas seem to be in full contact with the wall behind it and some areas are not. It seems to be about a 1/16" play in the areas which are not in contact, it's about a 50 / 50 mix of full and partial contact.
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05-14-2012, 09:43 AM
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So do you think we should caulk around the edge? Its so loose, that I am guessing the caulk would look terrible and come lose anyway. My only real concern is that hold may get behind there..
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05-14-2012, 09:45 AM
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It is supposed to be like that, as there is a lip behind the wall that keeps water in check and allows air to dry it out. Do not caulk it (at the bottom of the wall).
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05-14-2012, 10:57 AM
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I agree with Mike, do not caulk the whole thing. Our dealer just did the very edge of the tub where it ends because water was running back the lip and out onto the floor. They built a little "ledge" there for lack of a better term to force it back to the tub. Even with that, now when we take a shower we will either use a wash cloth or something there to keep the water at the very edge of the tub from running out onto the floor.
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05-14-2012, 12:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jwstewar
I agree with Mike, do not caulk the whole thing. Our dealer just did the very edge of the tub where it ends because water was running back the lip and out onto the floor. They built a little "ledge" there for lack of a better term to force it back to the tub. Even with that, now when we take a shower we will either use a wash cloth or something there to keep the water at the very edge of the tub from running out onto the floor.
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Could you post a pic of what the dealer did? We have had this issue on occasion, depending on how the trailer is sitting once parked.
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05-14-2012, 02:05 PM
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we were told by our dealer specifically to not caulk that even though it looks like it should have been. had something to do with the air flow.
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05-14-2012, 02:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Da Bud Man
Could you post a pic of what the dealer did? We have had this issue on occasion, depending on how the trailer is sitting once parked.
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I'll try to remember to do if I get home in time tonight.
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05-15-2012, 04:05 AM
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Ours is the same way, and if you push it in you can hear the adhesive not sticking, i was thinking of using two short pieces of carpet tape behind the liner and see if that works better on holding the liner in place.
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05-15-2012, 06:51 PM
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Ours is sloppy too I was concerned but figured that is the way it is supposed to be
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05-15-2012, 07:24 PM
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I am not sure I would call it sloppy but rather "flexible" as the trailer is moving and bending. If it was too rigid, you would risk cracking. Heat and cold are a factor as well as I notice it shrinks and contracts somewhat.
I also know what you mean about the running on the floor....frustrated me as first, but now I just make sure I level the trailer in such a way the tub is pointed slightly backwards - has not been a problem since. In the rare occasion I have not gotten it quite right, a wash cloth lying on the edge takes care of it. I just don't like the way it looks having a caulk dam there....but I am kinda picky
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05-15-2012, 08:09 PM
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As requested by Da Bud Man, here is what the dealer did with ours. I'm not overly thrilled with it, but at least we don't have a puddle end up in the hall way any more. Like I said, we will still usually lay a wash cloth there to help with anything that does happen to run that way.
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