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Thanks for reposting Powder Hounds!! 


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Thanks for the replies - I'll check Walmart and auto parts stores.  I don't like how skinny those etrailer ones are at the top.  Not a fan of making new holes in frame to fasten behind the back wheel but worth it....

I bought a couple tubes of Loctite PL Marine Sealant at Menards today and ran it along the very front underbody vertical section like highlighted in my pic.  It was fairly time consuming because of the aluminum cross sections, so you can only cover an inch or so slot at a time (which makes it a bit messy also).  I used white so I could see where it was going. 


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Hi Merlin - Do you recall where you found the 10"x16" mudflaps?  I found 10"x18" on etrailer.com but not sure they will work based on the shape?
Any insights would be great, thanks. 
 

 



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Thanks for the feedback Merlin.  Do you recall what you purchased for mudflaps?


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Hello Livin' Liters! 

The following appears to be an OEM design problem that would affect all of us....

I have a 2016 CL16TBS trailer.  We have experienced issues with water leaks while driving in rainstorms over the years.  This past week while driving 9 hrs to Petoskey, MI we encountered heavy rain the entire way.  Upon arrival, we had dirty road rainwater inside the entire perimeter of our unit.  A lot.... Had a mobile RV tech look at the underside and indicated because of no underbelly "skin" that OEMs typically use (corrugated plastic) the water will enter the inside through the gaps where the aluminum understructure meets the frame.  Not to mention, water will also enter where screws are exposed - see pic.

Option A:  He said if it was his he would fab a piece of the corrugated plastic and secure it under the entire unit, except for freshwater holding tank,  and that would do the job.  All of the wiring of course is of course is currently exposed.  He would relocate the spare tire under the front of the frame under the propane tank to do this. 

Option B:  thoroughly pressure wash under the frame perimeter, let it thoroughly dry, and then use a sealant in every nook and cranny where the understructure meets the frame.

Has anyone done anything to mitigate this leak issue?  If so, how, and what were the results?  I can imagine the cost of option A will be very, very expensive and if I would ever need to access the wires that would be a big task.  I appreciate any thoughts on this.  My cell is 414-651-1518 if easier to discuss.  Thanks!



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I tried drilling drainage holes at the bottom of the bubbling compartment door that I referred to in my comments above.  Didn't work.  Once that bubbling occurs your options are limited, from my experience.


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Honestly IMO you wont be happy with any fix other than replacing the door.  I had this issue on a compartment door and had it professionally repaired with bondo and repainted.  That "fix" lasted 2 months and the bubbling reappeared.  Once the water gets inside of the door. coupled with the garbage Luan, it is game over.   Why in the world Challenger thought Luan was a good material to use in a door is a mystery to me.  Just sharing the reality with you so you are fully aware of the risk of throwing time and money at any kind of repair rather than replacement....


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UPDATE:  Recpro.com did not have my shower pan size available as they originally told me.  (Size:  26"W X 32"L, with right side drain).  So, I called the RV dealer who the original owner bought mine from.  They scoured their suppliers and every resource they could find. The closest size available: 24"W X 32"L.  So... I need to figure out a way to rig that to make it fit mine, including the drain will be off-center so will need some sort of elbow for that.  I guess I will try to find a plumber who can take a look at it.  Any advice would be great!


UPDATE 2:  After further thought, it will be problematic to rig-install the new shower pan that is 2 inches too narrow.  I have concluded that the only rig-job that makes sense for now is to try to patch the cracks in the existing shower base.  I fully anticipate that will not last long because of the flex that occurs when standing on it, which will reopen the cracks.  Dang....

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Here is a pic from my 2016 16TBS that I just removed.  Looks like Ameri-Kart was the supplier of shower pans to Livin Lite.  However their website is "under construction" so am not sure if still in business.  So, I am ordering my replacement from RecPro.com.  Maybe that will help you out.




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A mobile RV tech reattached the seal during our stay in Petoskey MI last week.


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I vote YES


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Quote from: gibby on May 07, 2025, 03:51:57 PMWell, after 10 years we are parting with our 21RBS.

We are moving up to a Intech Aucta Magnolia. This is also from the mind of Scott Tuttle, and when I saw it in person, I was blown away.

Now, if anyone is looking for a 2014 21RBS, keep an eye on Allan Dale RV as they will soon have one on the used list for sale.

We have had our 16TBS for 9 yrs now.  Hoping to retire in a few yrs and the Aucta lineup is at the top of our list - possibly the Sycamore so will need to upgrade our tow vehicle at that time.  Am very interested to see how you like the Magnolia.  Had no idea Scott Tuttle was involved with Intech.


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The shower pan in our 2016 CL TBS16 is loose and cracked so water gets in when it rains when we are towing.  I am going to do a temp fix by putting Gorilla tape over the cracked section for our upcoming trip but will need to replace after, preferably with a thicker pvc.  Seems odd that it sinks when I push down like I did when taking the attached pics, since that should be aluminum framing underneath.  Thanks!   

Update- since I can't replace the acrylic pan with spending $1,500 on a heavy custom-fab hard surface (Corian-like) pan, I am in the process of repairing mine with an acrylic repair kit from Amazon.  Stay tuned.  Also, the plastic under the pan is not cracked but does not provide sufficient support.  Thus, the flexing will continue unless I replace that plastic with a plywood (urgh!!) or other material.  Any thoughts Merlin or others?








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The inside rubber wiper seal on our slide-out came off, as I opened the slide-out for the first time this season.  See attached pic.  Any suggestions on what to do about this?  We leave on Wednesday for our first outing so am a bit concerned about this.  Outside rubber seals are all in place so that is good.  Thanks!


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I would like to install a cabinet above the toilet in my 16TBS.  Has anyone done that and if so how did you attach it to the wall?


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