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Rainwater lying on roof

 ·  Posted: 23.08.2016  ·  #1
I am having a problem with rainwater that lies on the roof.
When I move off after being parked up (both times on my driveway), the water pours in through 2 small rooflights.
Simon at Leisure Technical had a look at it the first time and found nothing wrong. There is a half seal around these, but obviously not doing its job.
He advise I park on a slight slope where possible to hopefully stop the water lying.
My driveway in on a slight slope, so that's not working either.

Anyone had similar problems & any fixes?
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 ·  Posted: 23.08.2016  ·  #2
Most of the motorhomes we have had have been the same, our current one could put out forest fires when we first drive off. Have never had the water entering the Motorhome though!
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 ·  Posted: 23.08.2016  ·  #4
Quote by the fat controller

just increase the slope by using the leveling blocks to increase the pitch.


You could try parking it in the opposite direction too if possible. I know ours hold water if facing down hill.
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 ·  Posted: 23.08.2016  ·  #5
I recently moves out the drive and my wife avoided a good cold shower by a few inches. now she sits in the camper before I move off!! My camper sits at an angle, and rain rolls off, but there is always some left on top. None comes in though. This is my third camper and rain sat on all three.
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 ·  Posted: 23.08.2016  ·  #6
My Motorhome doesn't leak in but there is a waterfall when I move off. I've now put it on ramps to avoid this building up. On a similar note I was up top cleaning it after my England excision and noticed there isn't a cover on the pipe coming from the gas fire. I take it there should be to avoid the build up of water getting in behind the fire? Anyone know where I can get a cover?
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 ·  Posted: 23.08.2016  ·  #7
Thanks for all your comments
will have try alternatives
it's the leaking in when I drive off is the problem
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 ·  Posted: 24.08.2016  ·  #8
Mine dose the same,i would be a bit worried if it freezes it could cut your head off.Think of building a car porch.There is a seal on my roof and i am worried about water lodging on all the time,or i could use every day and forget about work :splits: :splits:
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 ·  Posted: 24.08.2016  ·  #9
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Mine dose the same,i would be a bit worried if it freezes it could cut your head off.Think of building a car porch.There is a seal on my roof and i am worried about water lodging on all the time,or i could use every day and forget about work :splits: :splits:


Not only could the Ice cut the Head off of you but if the water get under seals and expand when freezing it will cause leaks that can be hard to cure.
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