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Trailer leaks when raining

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by chopov78, Mar 13, 2011.

  1. Mar 13, 2011 #1
    chopov78

    chopov78 Light Load Member

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    Please need help!I have 2004 Huyndai trailer(bought it from Landstar).Everything is good until few monts ago,when was raining very strong.After the storm found out some water inside trailer.Throu the winter everything was fine,but now when the rain begins again saw some water inside tr.Tried to seal it from outside in some spots.The water comming somewhere from the nose on the right,but it is imposible to see where axactly is the problem.Does some one know a way to find out where is the crack,and if bring it to some shop do they have a way to find exactly where is the problem.thank you.
     
    chopov78, Mar 13, 2011
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  3. Mar 13, 2011 #2
    canuck in da truck

    canuck in da truck Road Train Member

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    you can use a smoke bomb to find the leak
    or get somebody to shut you in and look for the day light--doesnt work to good with translucent roofs and people who dont like you tho
     
    canuck in da truck, Mar 13, 2011
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    Heavyd Thanks this.
  4. Mar 14, 2011 #3
    Allow Me.

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    Don't assume it's coming from the roof, it could be coming from the floor. In heavy rain, the tires (drive axle) are throwing water up from the pavement, underneath the trailer floor, right ? Or the rear doors aren't sealed very good and it's coming in thru their. You can always assume it's coming from the roof and seal the whole area, I think I would seal it from the inside.
     
    Allow Me., Mar 14, 2011
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  5. Mar 15, 2011 #4
    Heavyd

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    Cool idea with the smoke bomb for checking for leaks!
     
    Heavyd, Mar 15, 2011
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