RV Water Damage Wall Repair

Above, my motorhome is protected from the elements inside my RV garage. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Water damage to my motorhome is one thing that I haven't had to contend with, thank God.

While it is only a six-year-old vehicle and kept inside a metal garage to protect it from the elements, I do keep a tube of Dicor roof sealant on hand...just in case.

Do It Yourself RV has posted a new article on RV water damage repair that should prove to be helpful if it should happen.

They begin it with:

Water damage in an RV can be a serious problem resulting in major renovations and costs. Finding evidence of a water leak can be stressful and overwhelming. So, what should you do if you find water damage?

Many times, when the signs of water damage show up, such as bubbling paint or discoloration of wood, the water has been working behind the scenes for a while already.

At the first signs of water damage, it is critical to find the location from which the moisture is entering your RV. There is no sense in repairing water damage that will inevitably just return.

You must determine the extent of the water damage. If you find evidence of water where the wall meets the floor, but the leak originates on the roof, there is likely water damage from one point to the other.

Most of us don’t have a moisture detector in our toolbox, however, if you have access to one or choose to purchase one, they can be helpful.

To read more, go here.