Water leak in wheel well?

Jstansfield · March 2023

Hey all, just got back from a trip to florida. I drove in the rain for several hours yesterday and when I got home today and unpacked I noticed lots of moisture on the right side under bed storage. Upon further inspection under the camper I see water pooled up in the floor and it’s starting to bubble on the bottom. It looks to be worst next to the right wheel well area. As far is I can tell I see no signs of water entry in the side wall interiors or ceiling, so I’m wondering if the water might have gotten in from a weak spot near the right wheel well from splashing during driving? Not sure what to do next.

Jstansfield · March 2023

My tag is a 2016 if that helps.

Jstansfield · March 2023

I didn’t notice any water or moisture on the other side of the camper, just on one side

Jstansfield · March 2023

Looks like some water coming out near the bottom screw of the wheel well too.

JamesDow · March 2023

Is that a water tank right by the leak area? If it is, that is where I would be looking.

Jstansfield · March 2023

Yeah, but it’s empty I’ve never used it before since owning the camper. I didn’t even know it ran up into the sleeping section of the cabin..thought the tank was all contained under the sink. I put a dehumidifier in the camper tonight to hopefully dry out the water in/beneath the floor. I didn’t wanna take apart all the framing today to see more of the floor cause I didn’t have enough time, but may do that tomorrow. I suspect some water got in from splashing up while driving…maybe there’s a hole somewhere. I found water dripping near one of the screw holes that connects the wheel well to the side of the camper.

Sharon_is_SAM · March 2023

Seal the wheel wells. Check out this maintenance reminder here: https://teardrop-trailers.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/183/important-maintenance-reminders#latest

Jstansfield · March 2023

Thanks @Sharon_is_SAM. I took a look at the wheel well more today and noticed some areas where the caulking is compromised.

Water leak in wheel well?

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