Diamond plate storage tub leaks
Just purchased a tab 360 and am new to the forum. Hello all. My first task is trying to eliminated some of the moisture in the storage tub ( why can’t it be designed as a dry tub?). Covered extra tire holder holes on bottom with aluminum tape, put a bead of caulk on horizontal joint on back side of tub. Haven’t figured out a solution to the lack of an overhang on the storage tub top. If you open the lid with any water on it, some drips down the back wall of the tub. Has anyone come up with a solution for this?
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I'm disappointed in the tub on my 2025 Tab320 not being anywhere near dry as well. I understand the propane side needs to be vented but there is no excuse for the main cargo side to be wet. The lack of overhang on the hinge lip is ridiculous. Rain runs down the front of the camper and hits that edge and pours right in, then there are 3 large holes near the bottom on the backside that it pours in also. I don't mind some water getting in at the bottom but to have everything get soaking wet from top down is just poor execution. I put a strip of Flexseal tape over the 3 holes near the bottom on the backside and also put a piece from the inside. I left all the small holes in the bottom for drainage. I put a strip of rubber weather strip along the back hinge side. The type like you would see on a refrigerator door, and then ran the expandable foam type weatherstripping all the around the bottom side of the top so that it seals when closed. I also ran a bead of clear silicone along the bottom and up the sides a bit on the partition that separates the propane side just in case the water that pours into the regulator opening wants to migrate over to the dry side.
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that’s a creative approach on the top using two different seals. Is it working so far?
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So far so good. I haven't towed it in the rain yet since I added the seals, but I don't think that was when the water was getting inside. I believe it is more the rain coming straight down the front of the camper when it is sitting still during a downpour.
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