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How to assess water damage due to leak
Hi!
We purchased our 3100rd last December 2023. Our unit was purchased new so it is only 7 months old. We haven't used it a whole lot. Maybe 5 or 6 times.
We are in Colorado this week and we are at a dry campground. We filled up our fresh water tank and lost several gallons due to a leak under the sink in the bathroom. We discovered this leak because the water pump was running at night. We heard drip drop sound also. We also noticed the fresh water tank at 2/3 after just a few hours! Then we went searching for the leaks. The hot and cold water connections under the bathroom sink were leaking. We went ahead and replaced the seals and the faucet.
Now, the biggest issue and concern are the water damage that was done to the RV. We have no idea when these leaks started therefore have no idea if we have lots of damages unseen like in the belly of the rig (insulation etc). We have some damage to the cabinet itself and it smells like rotten eggs behind the drawers in our bedroom where the furnace is. We removed the drawer and installed a fan to circulate air and hopefully helping to dry it out.
Naturally, we wish to get our rig back into full integrity. Should we have the insulation replaced in the belly if it got wet? Is there any other damages we should expect and make sure it is fixed? The rotten smell is concerning and wondered how to fix it. It is not from the water heater btw.
Thank you for your response and help with these issues.
We purchased our 3100rd last December 2023. Our unit was purchased new so it is only 7 months old. We haven't used it a whole lot. Maybe 5 or 6 times.
We are in Colorado this week and we are at a dry campground. We filled up our fresh water tank and lost several gallons due to a leak under the sink in the bathroom. We discovered this leak because the water pump was running at night. We heard drip drop sound also. We also noticed the fresh water tank at 2/3 after just a few hours! Then we went searching for the leaks. The hot and cold water connections under the bathroom sink were leaking. We went ahead and replaced the seals and the faucet.
Now, the biggest issue and concern are the water damage that was done to the RV. We have no idea when these leaks started therefore have no idea if we have lots of damages unseen like in the belly of the rig (insulation etc). We have some damage to the cabinet itself and it smells like rotten eggs behind the drawers in our bedroom where the furnace is. We removed the drawer and installed a fan to circulate air and hopefully helping to dry it out.
Naturally, we wish to get our rig back into full integrity. Should we have the insulation replaced in the belly if it got wet? Is there any other damages we should expect and make sure it is fixed? The rotten smell is concerning and wondered how to fix it. It is not from the water heater btw.
Thank you for your response and help with these issues.
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