RV WATER LEAKS ARE A DEATH SENTENCE TO YOUR RIG IF NOT REPAIRED QUICKLY! SEE HOW WE FOUND OURS-EP229

[@genecheatham3100]

Mark and Sue .. I found a superior product to RainX called AquaPel, formerly made by PPG who sold it to another. It costs a bit more but works longer without the degree of hazing during a wipe RainX does, despite meticulous glass prep. You have to buy it from an on line source (would like to find it over the counter). My last purchase I split with a friend. The applicator is a non-woven material with a crushable glass tube inside. A cautionary note - follow the instructions, not too different from RainX, but the last batch we bought seemed to have been short filled. One applicator should do a standard size windshield and two side glasses. LOVE you stuff! I come from an engineering department for instrumentation as an electronics tech, though lost that career long ago.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

I took a look at that stuff, and I love the applicator. It does look easy to use! I will try to remember to give it a try when my rainex supply is gone!

[@TScottWoll]

Identifying problems, creating solutions then implementing, good to have those engineering skills. May all your travels be dry. Opps, except for cocktail hour. 😂

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Fingers crossed T!

[@2navybrats425]

Hi Mark & Sue! It was great meeting you! Still watching and enjoying the channel!😉Thank you for sharing the magic behind the scenes. Safe travels 🧭

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Glad to hear you didn't think we were crazy vandals!

[@AmericanMX]

Great information. I’m gonna look in my wheel wheels of my 15 London Aire. I’ll most likely go ahead and seal it all up just for preventative measures. We recently purchased our RV and we haven’t driven in much rain. Better safe than sorry. $40.00 in sealant is much cheaper than water damage. Thanks again. 😎👍

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Try to make a mental note to look for the water ANYWHERE after a 2 or three hour rain drive. I used approximately (2) cans on the drives side and (4) cans on the passenger side. Look around at some of the "other" rusty steel support members supporting the floor and adjust your can count accordingly!

[@waynecornwell2321]

Thanks for bringing us along!

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Our pleasure Wayne!

[@Rob0319]

Thanks for another informative and entertaining video.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Glad you enjoyed it Rob,.....making a repair others might need to know about takes out the sting for me!

[@larryv4249]

So Mark, I have watched many of the TV commercials for the Flex Seal product. And I believe if you were to use 1 more can of the spray product, you will be able to drive the MH into Lake Michigan and turn it into a floating multi purpose RV. Those duckbill drain tubes will be a godsend keeping you afloat.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

That was funny Larry. I actually used (2) more cans than I talked about in the video. After I shot that scene, I was going to caulk the horizontal joint to finish it off. After I brought the caulk home, I couldn't get the gun into position! So I goobered (2) more cans into the crack seam!

[@TheStoneReport]

That rest area is ALWAYS a zoo! As one of those truck drivers, I can tell ya you are totally fine with where you stopped for a quick potty break. In 20 years I can count on one hand how many times I’ve seen someone actually get fuel there.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Thanks Paul,........I didn't waste any time at all getting the job done, and getting back on the road!

[@ralphballtrip2214]

Why do you have all of that cleaning supplies there and thanks for the video

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

That is the outdoor storage shelving I made for all RV washing and waxing products, anti-freeze, boiler fluid, diesel fuel additives, windshield washer fluid, Rainex, caulk and cleaning & disinfecting supplies.

[@johnstanczak5075]

Just like a roof leak, the water indicator is usually different from the source of the leak, it can be really challenging to find. Good to see you guys are on the east end of the park and have a little grass to have your picnic table on. Welcome home...

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

We are long gone John,........we are in Sioux Falls SD now!

[@TheEdelKampers]

We are on board with you about never, ever driving in the snow. 👍🏼We had a similar issue in the compartments of our first rig. Fred had to replace the duck bills and plug the leaks. So far it appears that we do not have that issue in our Monaco. Small prayer sent up that we do not in the future. Hope the fix works for you guys. Good idea about the stop for the mission. We have had to abort a mission before it was accomplished due to lack of parking. Have a great week. Mary 💕Fred

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Mission aborting is not a good thing now that I am 70 years old!

[@TheEdelKampers]

@@OurJourneyInMyles Fred said, "Amen, Brother!"

[@braddenton7673]

Mark, good video, I found it very interesting, made me want to look for the same issues on my rig.. Stay safe an enjoy your tri to Cali. Brad

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Glad it was helpful Brad!

[@RichardDeAgazio]

As always, very well done and informative !

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Glad you enjoyed it Richard!

[@jeffsteele1295]

My wife and I have spent 3 days in our 2010 Tiffin Allegro Bus 43' motorhome. We have been staying at Thousand Trails in Arely, Alabama. I have some more issues to finish up with before I can leave on our quest to see America. Seems I have found out that I have a bent leveling Jack I have also found out that this leveling jack has a 1 year back log in shipping. Just can't understand why I year is it made in China ? besides that we love the motorhome its just like having your house on wheels or somewhat close to it. Really enjoyed video thanks for sharing !

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

When we make a video like ours this week, and LOVE when folks like you chime in, we are just trying to prepare folks that this kind of stuff needs to be accounted for in your timing and budget. We love our life RVing, but want to always show the real truth behind it all.

[@sherriweber7105]

Thank you Mark for this information. Glad you got the wipers fixed and found out what and where the leak was. And now you used that seal stuff and hopefully it worked. Glad you stated out fir a bit because of diesel prices. I don’t blame you. Are you on the road again because it’s past July 20th? Glad you stayed safe. Glad you got everything fixed all leaks and wiper blades. Hope you have a great day and week Mark and Sue. Stay safe.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Thanks 👍 Sherri!

[@WILDEBILL308]

Another great video. I used shorter wipers on my last coach. They worked better and were much cheaper. May upgrade this one to.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

So far so good for us. We haven't driven in rain yet with them,.......just a test in the RV Park so far. Fingers crossed.

[@WILDEBILL308]

@@OurJourneyInMyles Did you convert your wiper arms to the standard "J" hook wiper attachment? This will give you more choices of wiper blades and cheaper ones to.

[@deanh7190]

Those rubber duck bills can weld themselves shut over time so I use a Q tip with any rubber friendly lubricant, pinch the end open and give them a skungele in order to keep them flowing freely. Once per year is sufficient (Skungelee ~ a swipe and in & out motion to insure just a thin layer of coveragethat won't impede water flow). When I purchased my used RV with low miles that sat a lot, all the A/C duck bills were stuck shut and the water from one unit actually backed up to the roofline and puked in through the ceiling vents. That was my educational experience that drew me to this conclusion😉

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

That's a great idea on the duck bills! I had never read that anywhere.

[@deanh7190]

@@OurJourneyInMyles Necessity is often the Mother of invention😉. Take care🙂

[@seeking70]

Love your videos, especially the maintenance and repair ones. We have a 2020 Kountry Star and there are enough similarities I always learn something.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Very cool! We appreciate the support,...

[@WilliamLynch-qf5wc]

Same issue with my 2017 Aria. Leaking seals (replaced), seams sealed using silicone on inside and Flex Seal on outside. Undercoating works OK, but does not build up as easily. Also found the pressurized can of Flex Seal worked in some places.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Good to report William for other 2017-ish Aria Owners!

[@meetusontheroad]

We have had the leak in the bay in front of the rear tires on passenger side. Just this last time we drove from TN to FL and found a roll of paper Teel’s were wet. They were in first bay on passenger side. This is helpful. Thanks for info.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Oh wow! Check out and research your particular model "storage bay leak issues" on irv2.com

[@stephenpolos1689]

Good video 😀

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Thanks Stephen.

[@jimmartinson4280]

Mark, your advice is spot on, as usual. I have had wiper issues but no water intrusion issues yet.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

So far so good on the wipers. I will comment in the future "on camera, in situ" during driving in the rain when the situation arises!

[@craigorford9932]

Ayy up you2 from Yorkshire England,We have a lot of rain here.try cleaning your windows with Ammonia,or Vinegar Then use rainx And clean you wipers every month with a cloth soaked in vinegar and use undiluted winter grade screen wash On the Electrical side see if you can put some wax oil to coat them or some kind of shrink wrap rubber.very good vlog

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Thanks for the tips Craig! Sue agrees that the Vinegar windshield cleaning is a great idea.

[@terrytinagero777]

Mark, you show truckers more respect as to the fuel island protocol than truckers do to each other.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

I have a warm spot in my heart for the truckers that kept things moving for guys like me during Covid!

[@WilHershberger]

Mark, another great video. Have you determined if this sealing worked to prevent more water intrusion? Thank you.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Honestly,...... no. We rarely get caught in down pours, and if possible would plan traveling around a major storm event. So I have not had an awesome "test" of this repair. I WILL tell you after doing it I have had no water in the wet bay area, and I do EXPECT that it WAS the issue and did FIX the issue.

[@WilHershberger]

@@OurJourneyInMyles Thank you. Safe travels.

[@rjt67]

My thoughts on windshield wiper blades is to Teflon wax the windshield 3 or 4 times. The wipers have no resistance across the waxed glass and even in heavy downpours my wipers are on delay wipe most of the time due to the water beading and flying off the waxed windshield. Yes, everyone is going to say “Use Rain-X” but the Teflon wax lasts much longer. Safe travels!

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Hey Rick,.........can you reply what the best EXACT product you suggest we all try? We will try it!

[@rjt67]

@@OurJourneyInMyles yes certainly. I use Starbrite Marine Polish with PTEF (since we can’t say Teflon anymore). 16 oz and 32 oz size bottles with a black and gold label. I’ve just retired from the marine business of 40 years and have used this on my boat and vehicles since 1990. If you have anymore questions please let me know if I can help answer any.

[@claytoncomeaux414]

We had a 65 Cadillac Convertible, wipers would move slow, Rain X fixed the problem. I discovered with RainX the rain would cause the rain to seem to disappear before hitting the glass. So I rarely had to use my wipers!!!!

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Rain-x is like magic! Wish it lasted longer between applications!

[@turnbullstravels735]

22 DS 3709…wet bay carpet behind the passenger rear wheel every time we drive in the rain. It’s on the list for NIRVC Atlanta…I hope the issue doesn’t pop up elsewhere. 🙄

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

When you finally get your leak repaired, it would be AWESOME if you could reply here again and tell us all how it turned out, and how much it cost to repair. On irv2.com, some folks had to have the tanks removed to caulk the frame rail joints. I hope that's not your issue,..........or mine for that matter! Good luck guys!

[@marlonkelch9050]

good video. what is the chain used for on your discharge hose? Safe travel.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

I use a rodent preventer called "Sewer Sock" to block the giant hole in the wet bay for the sewer hose to pass through. The chain just weighs the sewer sock gadget down!

[@marlonkelch9050]

@@OurJourneyInMyles ok thanks. will have to look at that.

[@randyshay7280]

Did the flex seal work?

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

We will have to wait for the rare combination of us driving in rain for hours on end. In the 5 plus years on the road, it has only happen a handful of times. That is why the leak took so long to figure out!

[@RickandDarcirvadventures]

How many miles have you put on your motorhome since you have bought it?

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

We bought our rig in June of 2017 with 23,500 miles. As of August 1st 2022, we have 59,000 miles. (35,000 / 5 years = 7,100 miles per year.)

[@billtorrence8102]

i live in ill it sucks

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

We like Illinois,.......it's just hard to remember the spelling!

[@mylesroettger5397]

You should get a rig that has a bathroom, lol.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Yes,.............a bath & a half!

[@W.H-KA]

👍😎🇨🇦🍻

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

You bet!

[@rollingeezer]

Don’t you hate those people in cars/SUV’s that take space in the Truck area! I feel the Truckers pain when I see that. Truckers are a crucial part of the US supply chain and idiots make life miserable for these amazing people.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

That is exactly why I never fool around at a truck stop, and always pull ahead right after fueling. Thanks for stopping by!

[@gman77gas]

Dam, looks like a bucket full of issues and poor designs!

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

The rig does have its challenges,........but it is a fun life most days!

[@bobmariano3731]

What kind of quality control do these inept manufacturers have anyway regarding testing this damn RV’s in real world situations or do these engineers just drive them in the ac controlled showrooms after they are finished ? lol WTF . Don’t seal the wheel wells after finishing the chassis & trickier to make them airtight & waterproof ? Plus don’t test the windshield wipers for efficiency? ? If that can’t have quality control on those things what do you think 🤔 will happen on ALL the other mechanical components that are involved with an RV on wheels . Brutal . This is why the RV industry is like Congress, no true oversight whatsoever & accountability. Pass the BUCK from manufacturers to dealerships to consumers who suffer financial from piss poor products . No Organization oversight as long as these manufacturers keep paying their dues . Get an Independent 3rd party inspection 🧐 before you buy & don’t trust the PDI’s from dealerships whatsoever. They are a rip off. Hire Blue OX Inspectors. Thx for the great video & advice & safe travels wherever they may take you two . Love your channel. 👍⚾️

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Hey Bob, I agree with you. The day Honda starts making Motorhomes it will be all over for everyone else!

[@bobmariano3731]

Lol 😝 👍⚾️

[@badgerpa9]

Mr. Moron may have been Mrs. Moron traveling with Mr. Moron so parked by him.

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

Could be,....

[@rtoadontheroad]

Simple fix……cash in a 401k and buy a new DS! Lol

[@OurJourneyInMyles]

We are taking good care of Myles so he takes good care of us! I am patiently waiting for Foretravel to contact me to be a Brand Ambassador contract!