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Originally posted by BillinTexas View Post
I'm not sure about the insulation but pushing on the coroplast tells me there isn't any weight that wet insulation would provide. I didn't drain the front gray so if the water drip stops, I'll know it's good.
It's good to hear fresh water....narrows things down quite a bit. Hopefully just a hose/fitting leak that you will spot quickly.
DanDan & Carol
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Originally posted by BillinTexas View PostAs far as holes in the coroplast, there are holes scattered that were intentionally placed and they about the size a paper hole punch would make.
Only Solitude and Momentum have fibreglass batts directly on top of the coroplast. In earlier years there was a foil sheet above the coroplast. More resent production has this reflective foil incorporated into the top layer of the coroplast.
Rob
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Drip has totally stopped with the draining of the tanks. I pressurized the waterlines and will give it a while to see if there are any signs of a drip. I will fill the water heater next just because it's the easiest.
Originally posted by Cate&Rob View Post
I would expect that those holes are from missing (or attempted) fasteners. I do not believe that Grand Design intentionally puts drain holes in the coroplast.
Only Solitude and Momentum have fibreglass batts directly on top of the coroplast. In earlier years there was a foil sheet above the coroplast. More resent production has this reflective foil incorporated into the top layer of the coroplast.
RobBill & Cindy
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Originally posted by ThePowells View PostI use 4X4s across the coroplast from side to side supported by bar clamps and walk it down as I get screws in.
RobCate & Rob
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Yesterday afternoon I put the waterlines back under pressure and filled the water heater. There was no drip this morning. I then ran water into the rear gray tank and waited a little bit and the drip came back. To make sure it is the gray tank only, I drained it and will run water into the fresh water tank once the ground dries.
Is there a definitive area these tanks are located that someone could reveal to me? I'd appreciate any help there.
We are going on a 3-night excursion next week at a state park without sewer hookups. I can use my portable tank to run the water into so it doesn't leak. Not sure what might be in the area that could get damaged by water.Bill & Cindy
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BillinTexas
Hi Bill,
The black tank is crosswise under the toilet at the very back of the camper. Forward of this (also crosswise) is the aft grey tank. It's forward edge is more-or- less centred on the doorway. I have no information on the routing of the drain piping. This is from "generic" information provided by Grand Design to the moderators. We are specifically directed not to publish this information. This may or may not be exactly correct for your specific trailer. If you contact Grand Design Customer Service with your VIN, they will likely send you drawing information specific to your trailer. You will be asked not to publish this information.
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BillinTexas i finally remembered to lookup that underbelly tape. That's for the stuff they use on the slides i think. looks like a tarp.Joseph
Tow Vehicle: 2024 GMC K3500 Denali Ultimate Diesel
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South of Houston Texas
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Originally posted by Cate&Rob View PostBillinTexas
Hi Bill,
The black tank is crosswise under the toilet at the very back of the camper. Forward of this (also crosswise) is the aft grey tank. It's forward edge is more-or- less centred on the doorway. I have no information on the routing of the drain piping. This is from "generic" information provided by Grand Design to the moderators. We are specifically directed not to publish this information. This may or may not be exactly correct for your specific trailer. If you contact Grand Design Customer Service with your VIN, they will likely send you drawing information specific to your trailer. You will be asked not to publish this information.
Rob
Bill & Cindy
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Fear of the unknown is/was at play here. The fresh water tank did not leak so definitely the gray tank. The connection to the tank is near the driver-side edge. I may only need to drop the coroplast partially and not all the way across.
Question: Assuming I will need to cut the expanding foam out of the way, is there a special type that is used in this application? Thanks.Bill & Cindy
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Originally posted by BillinTexas View PostAssuming I will need to cut the expanding foam out of the way, is there a special type that is used in this application?
Rob
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Originally posted by BillinTexas View PostThanks, Rob.Forum moderators are not GD employees--we are volunteers and owners presumably just like yourself. Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, we have nothing to gain should you choose to purchase a product or engage a service we discuss on this forum.
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Originally posted by howson View Post
Friendly "heads up"--Great Stuff (and equivalent) is messy and sticky. IMHO gloves and eye protection are mandatory. To protect your driveway and anything else you don't want stained with the stuff, spread out sacrificial cardboard to catch the drips.
FYI, I have peeked inside after removing a few screws. It is a pretty clear area to work on things. I will deal with it when I return from our outing next week. Nothing for the water, which is a very slow drip, to cause damage to based on where it's dripping from.Bill & Cindy
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