How to Repair Water Leaks in an RV Travel Trailer
A travel trailer is a wonder to have when traveling on the road because if offers all of the amenities you need away from home. Water can be detrimental to a travel, which is why water leaks should be located and repaired before you hit the road again.
How to Repair Water Leaks in an RV Travel Trailer
- Inspect the entire travel trailer to find the leaks. This could be time consuming but you want to make sure that all of the leaks are found. Many of the leaks occur around vents, windows, fans and lights. Also check around the doors, the roofs and the walls.
- Check the seams on the travel trailer to make sure they meet and are not damaged. You will usually be able to see bulging or signs of wear on the seams when there are leaks.
- Have any broken or damaged lenses to lights replaced. If you notice any leaks coming from behind the lights, have the entire unit replaced and sealed with silicone.
- Look for areas that have old putty and remove it with a putty knife. This is usually where many leaks occur. After the old putty is scraped away, replace the putty with new putty or a sealant make of silicone.
- Place putty in the seams using a putty knife. Pack silicone sealant in gaps and spaces around the windows of the travel trailer. Make sure the door, panels and water hookups have silicone sealant placed around them where you notice the gaps.
- Look over the floor for sags and soft areas. Check the walls and ceiling for this type of damage also. These items will have to be replaced. The best wood to use for replacing some of those items is luan wood. Make sure the wood you are replacing is connected to the joists.