MASSIVE WATER LEAK RUINED OUR RV - RV LIFE REALITY

We woke up to find a massive water leak in our RV. We've tried so many things, but the leaking won't stop. It's extremely stressful because our RV is our full-time home.

Coming up on 5 years of full-time RV living, we have a unique story. Today, we share these common stressors with you and help to show you how to manage times like this. You will learn how to find RV water leaks, what it looks like in an RV underbelly and best practices for fixing your camper.

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[JDubsPub]

As a full-time RV'er myself, I genuinely admire how positive you both are when stuff like this happens. First the tree and now this. I can certainly empathize with you. Keep the spirits high and soon this will be just another story to tell! #RVLIFE

[worldwide_wes]

So I should just buy two of the same Trailer and use one for spare parts it looks like!

[daviddockstader]

Do you know what’s fun ? I’m at home on disability , but it’s so fun to binge watch your videos !!
You guys bring me so much joy .

[NikoNikolov-]

This exactly to the t what happened to my grand design reflection. Thank you for sharing your experience, it is very helpful. Grand design has the worse plumbing. 6:42

[brandongorter]

We are dealing with multiple leaks on our Grand design right now too 😭 first the underbelly was sagging and we found out there was a ton of water from our hot water heater leaking- got it fixed. then a few weeks ago our carpet in our bedroom was wet and we found out we have a few connections behind the nautilus system that are leaking. Leaks blowww. Love your attitudes about it tho! We just finished our first travel nurse contract in our RV and love it but geesh! We feel your pain. Love following y’all on Instagram and YouTube!

[kens]

I absolutely applaud you guys for your willingness to dive in and figure things out for yourselves. Going down that rabbit hole is the best way to learn!

[Shively]

I am truly impressed with how calm you are. We just started this full time RV journey with a brand new camper and we have already had to have our control board replaced, batteries replaced, a trailer wiring fault, and a piece of rubber stuck in our slide so we had to have a tech come out and help us put our slide back in.

[raymondherbst]

You guys play so well together or play off each other so well!
Keep us up on how the water issue develops and how it is resolved.

[vpelleri]

I always call it "Home Away From Home Depot". It's great that you kept after it! Love you guys!

[tigerlilly]

Thank you so much for letting us see your disaster and to learn from it. I had a hose burst twice and flood my doghouse (storage compartment). No doubt my insulation at the front end of my 5th-wheel got drenched. I never did drop the belly cover and see to what extent the problem was. I'm in a campgound where we are on rocks/gravel that isn't level, so no chance of getting underneath to do what you tried to do. Please share how it all ended up for you. Praying that you got back on track quickly.

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[SamRadRV]

You are true RVers!!! You guys are fearless!

[vanillalatte]

Dang! I really admire how you handled the situation (at least on camera....LOL). I can honestly say, I would have been crying and ready to throw my hands up! I hope you get this figured out and get it fixed. Take care and good luck!

[markhaney]

That tube was your battery tub drain area. Not a big deal .... easy to replace. It is in case your battery boils over or water gets blown into the battery box tray from the front top vent on the left front of the camper next to the front storage door. Near switch that turns on front cap LED lights.

[donaldhofstetter]

You are the most calm people I have ever seen with RV issues! I know people who would be out there getting ready to set fire to their RV!!!! Anyway need to see part II. Good luck guys.

[timlord]

What a bummer guys! From my experience the best repair is to completely drop the tank, luckily it’s only the grey tank. Usually when they split like that it usually extends to the top of the tank. ABS holding tanks are best repaired with a fiberglass mat and resin, but the temperature must be right for the patch to bond. Unless you have access to a heat lamp don’t try the repair during cold weather. You will need to start at the top and work your way down the side of the tank with the fiberglass patch to ensure a complete repair. The issue is the tanks swell when full and that bracket looks like it completely split the tank all the way up to the top. So I hate to be the barrier of bad news, but you will be ahead of the game by dropping the tank. Had a similar issue with my brother in law’s grey tank and we just bit the bullet and dropped the entire tank! It’s not an easy process but not insolvable with a little ingenuity and muscle power. Hang in there guys, just give yourself some time to complete the process, while saving yourself a ton of money doing it yourself! Take Care —

[motorcoachtech]

It sucks to have problems like that, and to attempt the repairs yourself. Kudos to you! Plastic tanks have a hard life bouncing up an down moving side to side and bellowing slightly ( no matter how they are supported) while travelling all those miles. I seen a sign once and I thought it is appropriate for this situation. "When you are having a bad day, just remember, you have survived everyone………so far”. Good luck and Stay Safe. Rick

[ronpa]

So sorry to see this happening. Really hope you guys come up with the right solution. It can be a downer but lean on each other. Once fixed better times are ahead. Thinking of you . Ron & Kathy

[philrawles]

Not sure if anyone else has brought this up, but the best way to fix a plastic tank is with a hot air plastic welder. You can get one and some plastic rod inexpensively as harbor freight. I haven’t fixed a holding tank with one, but I have patched up a windshield washer fluid tank in a car that sees much more vibration and it’s held up for years. It also isn’t dependent on ambient temperature to cure. I’d also add some additional support under the tank near that location to reduce stress and strain and put a piece of felt or carpet there to solve the rubbing issues.

You’ve got a great attitude - it’s all part of the adventure. I had so many leaks in my first RV that I just ripped out all the piping and replaced it with PEX. it was a bit of a chore (and I now own a $100 PEX crimper), but it solved the problems permanently. While I was at it I noticed that there was a place at the fresh filler to add a small hose to vent the tank so it didn’t burp air when filling. Night and day difference. I’m sure I added a bit of weight, but I rarely travel with full tanks and the piece of mind was well worth it.

[AndrewEllisAndymanout]

I see the power of positive thought in you two! You got this!