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Old 04-29-2013, 04:30 PM   #1
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Possible leak

Hello, we were at our first trip this year and it rained for almost two days, i noticed a drip about every 30 minutes or so from the switch of one of the ceiling lights. When we got home i looked at roof but saw nothing obvious ( like a tear or hole) what should i look for to determine the source, our trailer is a 2008 jayfeather 19h


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Old 04-29-2013, 09:40 PM   #2
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Start by looking over all your seams for cracked caulking/sealant. Another spot to check is your tv antenna. Parents had a leak there and could not find it for years, as the water ran down some roof members and dripped somewhere else.
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Old 04-30-2013, 04:55 PM   #3
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Thanks, i think that may be my source. I will seal that area and check next rain
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Thanks, i think that may be my source. I will seal that area and check next rain
You might want to consider making your own rain. The water hose.
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Old 05-01-2013, 08:57 AM   #5
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I had some squirrels chew some little holes in the rubber roof. They were hard to find, so just give the entire roof a good looking over. It might be leaking a far ways from that side area and just running along a wire in the roof then coming out the switch. Good luck.
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Thanks, i think that may be my source. I will seal that area and check next rain
Let us know if you find it. I also have a 19H, so I might learn from your experience. Thanks.
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Old 05-15-2013, 05:27 PM   #7
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Looks like the antenna was the problem, sealed it and so far no leaks

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Awesome !!!
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Old 05-15-2013, 06:48 PM   #9
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Re: Possible leak

That's great news!
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Old 05-15-2013, 07:00 PM   #10
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I'ts always a good idea to go over any suspect spots on the roof with some Dicore sealant just to make sure every year or so. Hopefully you got it solved.
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