2021 JayFlight 145RB leaking fresh water

DezurtRat

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Hi all! So this is the first time I’ve noticed a water leak. It’s dripping clear water so I think it’s fresh but can’t be sure it’s not grey water. Right at the seam behind driver’s side wheel. I’ve been out two nights. Didn’t leak the first night. I used the shower last night. Hooked up to campsite water supply at around 40 psi. I’ve shut off the water to see if it will stop.
Fresh water tank showing empty. Grey water at 1/3 full and black water empty. I’ve attached a photo. I’ll be able to investigate more when I get home. Thanks!
 

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Stick your head under and see where it is coming from. Isn't that where the low point drain is? Look at your manual. Maybe the valve is cracked open, or a hose is broken.
 
My first thought is it is a water supply to the toilet. Next up is the shower drain or water supply as they are toward rear. But it may be almost anywhere if it is dripping down into the underbelly and traveling to the rear to drip out.

I would turn off the water and see if it continues to leak. Also check if the the pump keeps running or turns on and off when do water is being used. That would indicate a water line leak.
 
It’s coming right out of that corner where the back of the wheel well comes down. I’m gonna have to do some more investigating. Thanks!
 
It definitely stopped after I turned the water supply off. I think I need to remove the underbelly of the trailer to find it. Thanks!
 
It definitely stopped after I turned the water supply off. I think I need to remove the underbelly of the trailer to find it. Thanks!

You may have to do that, but first look at the plumbing INSIDE the trailer at places where you have access. Pulling off the underbelly should be a last resort because of all the mouse-proofing you will have to do when you put it back together.
 
After a little investigation, I believe the leak was water getting behind the tub next to the shower walls. One of the screws for the trim between the tub and wall was stripped leaving a large gap which was unsealed. Also, a corner trim piece was also missing leaving a bigger gap. I caulked everything up nicely and I’ll test it out when it’s dry.
Also, I hooked up my hose to the trailer and left it for 4
Hours with no signs of leaks. I’ve also shut the water supply off at the house and it’s holding pressure. Lastly I ran water in the tub to get some water in the grey water tank to see if any leaks appear. Fingers crossed ��
 
Okay, you were correct! For whatever reason, I didn’t see the access to the plumbing under the tub at first. It was glaringly obvious! The hose that runs under the tub towards the back and comes out of the back to the toilet was leaking. I was able to rotate it enough, and using a hacksaw blade without the saw, cut off the crimp part of the metal clamp. I then put some RTV around the barbed end of the nipple and put the hose back on with a worm clamp. So far no leaks!
Thanks!
 

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