BenG,
My old Keystone has the same problem. I just ignore it. Raise the top occasionally, shift the cushon up so it can dry. I was very interested in Ben's explaination because I would never have figured that out.
BenG, I don't know how long you have been messing with RVs. I have owned different ones for a long time. I have never seen one that does not leak. I always pose this question to RV salesmen; "I know this damn RV you are selling leaks. The question is not whether it leaks but ... How much?" The salesmen always laugh and they are more relaxed when they can tell me the truth and don't have to lie. The reason an RV cannot be made leak proof is because they twist and work while under way. This loosens fasteners and opens small joints and cracks where water can come in. A house or building sits still, so it is easier to make them leak proof. You can make an RV leak proof if it is never moved, but once you drive it cross country or over the White Rim Road, it will leak. When we were in Alaska on this last trip, we camped in a heavy all night rain in Wrangell. It rained about 12 hours like you never see it rain in the southwest. Our Keystone had water in the corners just like you describe. It dried out after a few days. Never gave it much thought because I expected it.
Because RVs leak, they must be stored under cover. The greatest damage to RVs from water usually occurs when they are in long term storage. When you are using the RV, you will notice leaks and dry them out. However, when the RV sits without attention, the moisture inside causes mildew, delaminates plywood, and ruins particle board. It does not take long for irreversable damage to occur. If you don't have a building or shed for your RV, at least cover it with a sheet of visqueen and check it often. Keep the air flowing through it. In addition, if your are able to store your RV under cover, it should have a heavy custom canvas dust cover over it as well. RVs stored this way are the one that really last.
well put john. i have been in some torrential rains in my 93' ranger II and luckily have very limited leakage...but i agree, dry them out after every use and store them properly!
this is first rain storm I had mine in so when I got home tonight I pulled it into shop and raised top to check for leaks, saw that both front corners where wet on iside not soaking wet but enough that you could see it on material. and it wasnt wet enough to run into camper just the canvas inside corners.
