RE: Back of RV flooded
Thanks. Actually, under the bed is the outside storage compartment. I've had that open and all seems dry.
No real place to spray Lysol. The water went under the shower stall and water tank. Fortunately, we've had a few days in the high 70s so that should help.
RE: Back of RV flooded
OK, drove the MH around and angled it on its gravel pad so there was a significant downhill and sideways pressure specific to the rear of the vehicle on the driver's side. It dripped water for several hours until I went to bed. This morning it seems to be done but I'll leave it there for a while anyway.
I checked up under the shower stall area where the picture Ron posted shows an opening for the plumbing. Unfortunately, there's a tank covering that area - the black water tank I think.
The only place I can easily get access to the inside of the flooring is through the hole made for the tube that drains water from the water tank. I'm going to keep checking this hole for moisture (I can feel some now) and may try to fugure out a way to use it for further drying.
Thanks again for all your help. You guys are the best.
RE: Back of RV flooded
You should be looking underneath and try to gain acces there. That's where you'll have problems and need the fans. If its insulated you have to pull the fiberglass if it's foam you should be alright.
Yikes. It is the underneath I'm looking at but haven't gained access to anything yet. I can't get to the inside part anyway. It's under the water tank and shower stall.
Here's what it says about the construction on the Phoenix site:
http://www.phoenixusarv.com/features.htm
•Smooth Vacu-Bond Laminated Gel-Coat Fiberglass Exterior
•2-1/8" Thick Floor, Tubular Steel Construction
•Strong, Long-Lasting 1/4" Plastic Fluted Sheet Underbelly
•Rubber Pucks Between Floor & Frame for Smoother Ride and Road Noise Reduction
•Moisture-Proof Plywood as Flooring Sub-Base
•1-1/2" Thick Wall, Aluminum Cage Construction
•Metal Framing Around All Openings (Windows, Doors, etc)
•Block Foam Insulation in Roof, Floors & Sidewalls
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Can anybody give specific advice based on this type of construction?
RE: Back of RV flooded
Thanks for the info. Pretty scary stuff. I thought about drilling small holes in the bottom but thought I see what people here had to say.
The water only got on the floor in the back. Would it make its way up the insulation in the walls? Perhaps I should go check my info on the materials used to build the MH. It's a 23' Phoenix Cruiser.
Thanks again to all for your responses.
Back of RV flooded
Without going into detail about how this happened (embarrassed icon) about 15 gallons of water overflowed from my shower stall onto the bathroom floor. I mopped up all that I could find but it's still dripping from underneath the MH now two hours later. It's coming from under the shower stall and under the back bed, where the water tank is. The MH must be slightly angled to the back end because it seems contained in the far rear.
I've got everything open, fans on, etc. Any advice about what else I can do to minimize damage? And what kind of long term damage should I expect?
