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09-14-2014, 02:44 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 19' Bambi
Northwestern Ontario
, - on the backside of the map and just above the big green spot
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Can Grey Water Vent be source of Musty Odour?
Looking for some advice.
We've got a 2002 19' Bambi and over the last couple of trips have noticed a mild but intermittent musty odour that seems to be coming from under the bed and the fridge.
Thought I must have a leak so today exposed the area under the bed and also the frig. Everything seems dry, there is no visible evidence of a leak - and no musty odour today.
Am now starting to wonder if it is possible that the odour could come from the grey water vent? (located under the bed).
Thanks,
Jay
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09-14-2014, 02:59 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1987 25' Sovereign
Oregon
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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Just a couple of thoughts. Looking at your trailer lay out I see that the shower is next to the bed. Do you make sure that there is always water in the shower drain trap. Where do the vents go up through the roof.
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09-14-2014, 04:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1981 31' Excella II
New Market
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 6,145
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Water can get under floor coverings and cause rot problems you can't see.
Perry
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09-14-2014, 04:21 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 19' Bambi
Northwestern Ontario
, - on the backside of the map and just above the big green spot
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 819
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Quote:
Originally Posted by msmcv51
Just a couple of thoughts. Looking at your trailer lay out I see that the shower is next to the bed. Do you make sure that there is always water in the shower drain trap. Where do the vents go up through the roof.
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Fairly certain the shower is not the source - we use it regularly - pretty much on a daily basis - so the only opportunity for the P-Trap to empty is when we are travelling - and there is no musty odour inside the shower/toilet area - only towards the head of the beds (we have bunks and the head of the beds are at the frig end) and in the storage space under the frig.
Think I will change the vent anyway - it will either deal with the issue or eliminate it as a possibility.
Thanks,
Jay
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Bambi - 2002 (The Toaster)
Pathfinder - 2009 (The Buggy)
"I'm not young enough to know everything ....."
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09-14-2014, 04:22 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 25' Safari
Davidson County
, NC Highlands County, FL
Join Date: Aug 2006
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get a moisture meter
I could not see the moisture under my bed, until I removed the plastic covering, removed the carpet, and removed the carpet pad. The plywood underneath was soaked.
The only way to know is either remove all flooring or get a moisture meter with probes that will reach through.
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Alan
2014 Silverado LTZ 1500 Crew Cab 5.3L maximum trailering package
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09-14-2014, 04:27 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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I had a similar odor. Turned out to be a decomposing mouse. Cleaned him out and odor went away.
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MICHAEL
Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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09-14-2014, 04:49 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 30' International
1997 25' Safari
1967 20' Globetrotter
Burlington
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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Jay, how about a tiny propane leak in the fridge piping? Jim
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09-14-2014, 05:03 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 30' International
1997 25' Safari
1967 20' Globetrotter
Burlington
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2009
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Also, watch for this going by the Lakehead tonight. Heading home.
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09-14-2014, 05:12 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 19' Bambi
Northwestern Ontario
, - on the backside of the map and just above the big green spot
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 819
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Flower
Also, watch for this going by the Lakehead tonight. Heading home.
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I'm envious - we didn't really get our "Superior" fix this year - and we're missing it - enjoy your trip home.
Jay
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Pathfinder - 2009 (The Buggy)
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09-14-2014, 05:18 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 30' International
1997 25' Safari
1967 20' Globetrotter
Burlington
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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It's actually one of my sons heading back to Montreal after a summer in Alberta. My wife and I just got back last night from a dash to Florida. See where did you wake up this Sunday. Jim
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09-14-2014, 05:19 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 19' Bambi
Northwestern Ontario
, - on the backside of the map and just above the big green spot
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 819
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Alan/Perry,
Thanks for the tip - will work to peel back at bit more of the floor covering and see what I can find.
Jay
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