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[A/S] Leak!
Just when I thought the truck and trailer maintenance
was almost caught up, this morning (when making
the bed in my stocking feet) I stepped on a damp
spot. It has been raining here for about 36 hours.
Feeling around there seems to be a wet spot along
the rear wall about a foot or so wide right about the
middle under the window. Examining the window
and rear wall showed no signs of leakage. The
side compartment had *not* been left open.
On the older trailers with the aluminum bumpers
there was a flat panel that can collect water and
allow it to seep into the floor if not kept properly
caulked. This is a 2000 model year trailer with
a plastic covered bumper. Is there some place
I need to check for caulking? Is there some
common leak path on these newer trailers to
watch for? I guess it could be getting in at the
lower belt molding. When it stops raining and
is dry enough, I will re-caulk the belt moldings.
Any other thoughts or suggestions? I just hate
having a soggy rear!
Tony KC9BTA
In the wet Texas hill country.