funkoptimus
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It would make sense but there is no valve to turn on or off.
Wonder if this is just on the newer ROO's or on the 2007 or later.
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SLSAntigua
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Not sure about the Roos so please bare with me. What does the hose look like? Does it have an end. I would check the refrigerator vent on the Outside of the unit. there is a refrigerator condensation tube that is supposed to be sticking out of the vents. Like I said this might be different on the Roos. It is usually a white coiled tube with flat end that prevents things from going inside. if this tube is on the inside and just leaking inside as opposed to the outside then that could create problems later on.
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funkoptimus
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SLSAntigua wrote:Not sure about the Roos so please bare with me. What does the hose look like? Does it have an end. I would check the refrigerator vent on the Outside of the unit. there is a refrigerator condensation tube that is supposed to be sticking out of the vents. Like I said this might be different on the Roos. It is usually a white coiled tube with flat end that prevents things from going inside. if this tube is on the inside and just leaking inside as opposed to the outside then that could create problems later on.
Good Luck!
Steve
Thanx for the reply Steve.
The fridge is on the opposite side of the HTT and drains in the normal fashion thru the access panel at the back of the fridge.
The hose being discussed looks like a rubber type that is smaller than a garden hose. Maybe half its size but similar material. It is almost right below the edge of the shower pan or bathroom sink. tonight or tommorow I will take a picture after Ifigure out how to post it!!
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funkoptimus
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So is their a way to dry it out? Or not worry? Seems like most of it ran out of the corners pretty easy. But I know water got in under the toilet and the shower pan. To get under the shower I will to take off the whole surround I think.
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It depends on how far they wrap the lino. under the sides and stapled it. I saw how Jayco's are made and on the laminate floor the lino. wraps nearly to the poly underwrap, so I'd say if the ROO is the same you may be OK.
However, since water does wick if the sides of the floor were not covered they have probably taken in some water. Also, the poly under wrap DOES hold in water.
Would I be concerned about the long term affects of trapped moisture? YES- I have read many floor rot stories where water was trapped under the poly layer.
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funkoptimus wrote:...Another strange thing I noticed is a hose that is about 3 inches long that is sticking out from the bottom of the HTT it is between the wheels and the gray and black dump valves. Water was dripping from this after the flood. Looks to be some kind of drain. Anyone else have this or know what it is for?? I haven't looked in my 23ss but I think that drain is for the two sides of the slideout. I think it catches any moisture wiped off when pulling in the slide. If you look under the couch you might see the one on the front. I'll look this evening to see if I'm right.
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There are a pair if small hoses on the 23SS to drain the runoff from the slide as it's squeegied off on retraction. You can see the front collection pan and hose just by looking under the sofa, and the rear one when the slide is in if you look in the now open area behind the oven from the bathroom door area.
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funkoptimus
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Chuck_S wrote:There are a pair if small hoses on the 23SS to drain the runoff from the slide as it's squeegied off on retraction. You can see the front collection pan and hose just by looking under the sofa, and the rear one when the slide is in if you look in the now open area behind the oven from the bathroom door area.
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AH HA!! Makes sense!! Good too know!!
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funkoptimus
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mwebber78 wrote:It depends on how far they wrap the lino. under the sides and stapled it. I saw how Jayco's are made and on the laminate floor the lino. wraps nearly to the poly underwrap, so I'd say if the ROO is the same you may be OK.
However, since water does wick if the sides of the floor were not covered they have probably taken in some water. Also, the poly under wrap DOES hold in water.
Would I be concerned about the long term affects of trapped moisture? YES- I have read many floor rot stories where water was trapped under the poly layer.
So what to do?? I feel strange gutting out a brand new HTT's bathroom to see. Would running a dehumidifier work?? Or any other ideas?
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camperforlife
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funkoptimus wrote:mwebber78 wrote:It depends on how far they wrap the lino. under the sides and stapled it. I saw how Jayco's are made and on the laminate floor the lino. wraps nearly to the poly underwrap, so I'd say if the ROO is the same you may be OK.
However, since water does wick if the sides of the floor were not covered they have probably taken in some water. Also, the poly under wrap DOES hold in water.
Would I be concerned about the long term affects of trapped moisture? YES- I have read many floor rot stories where water was trapped under the poly layer.
So what to do?? I feel strange gutting out a brand new HTT's bathroom to see. Would running a dehumidifier work?? Or any other ideas?
I think you have a lot to be concerned with.
My '03 Antiqua, when new, flooded first trip out because they left out part of the shower drain. I wanted Starcrft to buy it back and they assured me that they dried it out and not to worry. I asked and received a lifetime delamination warranty. Well, I noticed on a side wall this spring right where all the water ran out that it is starting to delaminate. I guess I'll see how good their word is.
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