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Old 09-08-2009, 04:00 PM   #1
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Got a call from Steve just before our Labor Day mini trip saying he had discovered that his welded stainless steel shower pan was leaking. He had to replace some of the wood bracing under the pan that had been damaged by the leaking water over time, as well as re-caulk around the top of the pan. He was concerned that I may have the same issue developing. My shower pan happens to be fiberglas, and it sits directly above my tankage area. So far, no leaking detected. Here are some pictures I told Steve I would post. Newell installed a piece of molding just above the top of the pan that seems to direct water away from the seam (not visible) just below the molding. The caulking on the molding is still in good shape.

We also make a point of using a small "ShamWow" to dry out the interior of the shower after each use, and then open the window to allow outside air to finish the drying process. Has worked well for 1.5 years....no mold!!
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Old 09-08-2009, 04:46 PM   #2
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You have a deeper fiberglass bottom (almost a mini-tub) than most I have seen. My fiberglass only comes up about 2" on the side then has corian pieces caulked to the top of that. I did find a leak where water was getting behind the corian. I had to replace some wood inside the shower and reseal behind the corian as well as reseal the edges of the corian. Looks like yours is in good shape but you might look and feel around the walls close to the bottom for anything that feels soft.

Your idea of drying things out with a ShamWow sounds like a good one.
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Old 09-08-2009, 05:14 PM   #3
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Yep, our Shower Pan had been leaking for quite a while. It really wasn't very noticeable from underneath because the leak was so slight maybe even more of a weeping. While we were traveling I noticed some flexing under the Welded Stainless Pan so I used some Duct Tape so that I could wait until we got home.
Knowing how many problems can come from leaks in the Shower Area, I removed the Shower Pan after returning to find a few of the Frame Pieces to be Rotten. Nothing under there was wet just some funky wood that was easily replaced. The Wood used was a Pine or similar and did a good job for the last 27 years. The way that the Pan is installed is great because there is a Vinyl Covering over the Plywood Subfloor and that has kept this from turning into a much larger problem since I checked this in a timely manner (hey nothing lasts forever).
I simply replaced all of the white wood with some Brazilian rain forest stuff that is a kin to a Mahogany that I got from a Shipwright friend of mine. The Shower Pan was then re-installed using a small bead of 5200 around the upper perimeter and then a piece of Aluminum Trim was re-installed using the same 5200. I usually steer away from 5200 because it is more or less permanent although I should be able to cut it away if needed. The pieces that may need to removed at some point are installed using a marine grade Silicone Caulk.
I only need to connect the PVC Drain after the 5200 cures and I am done with this project. In retrospect I am very glad that I checked this when I did helping to keep the size of this project to a minimum.
Clarke, you should take another look. In the first picture it looks like someone has re-caulked the Trim from the outside at some point in the past. While there may be nothing there it is a much simpler job now then later (stitch in time).
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Old 09-08-2009, 05:34 PM   #4
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Steve....I will take a look the next time I have the coach home. The trim pieces are screwed in with stainless steel screws, so they should be easy to remove. You are right, it does appear that someone (not me) has recaulked this in the last few years prior to my purchase. I have not detected softness in the pan, or in the lower portions of the walls, and it does look dry from underneath....no signs of water, or water stains anywhere.

Michael....I haven't utilized the "tub" part of the shower for the purposes of taking a bath, but it is nice to know I can if I want to.
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Old 09-08-2009, 06:38 PM   #5
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I have the same deep tub as Clarke does and Phyllis has used it for baths several times and likesit. We are fulltimers and use the shower/tub every day. So far it works great and had no indication of a pending problem. I know age of the unit is against and with time it may go bad but hopefully not.
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Old 09-08-2009, 07:48 PM   #6
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i have a stainless shower pain as well. it is still tight and no leaks. i did recaulk the entire shower area a year ago. a pain to do, but made me feel better about any potential leaks.

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Old 09-08-2009, 10:00 PM   #7
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Have a good trip Tom....I guess Darlene is off on her version off "The Amazing Race"......LOL!
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Old 09-09-2009, 12:37 AM   #8
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I agree with Michael and Tom. It is much easier to re-caulk the Pan than to have to do the project after a problem has happened. Just wanted to give you a "heads up" our Coaches are almost 30 years old an with some flexing, temperature changes and age it is a potential problem for all of us with Coaches more than a few years old.
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