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Post by kaboom on May 9, 2018 15:58:30 GMT -5
When we use the shower water remains in the three lower track rails. It just doesn't drain very well. The drains are open but the water sits in the bottom of the tracks for days depending on temperature.
Worried about mold or sloshing out onto floor. Hate spending 20 min on my knees trying to dry it out. It's hard to get a towel down into the track to dry it out.
Recently I tried using a couple of the foam paint brushes. Still took awhile and couldn't get it completely dry.
Maybe after using the shower I could stick some sponges in the tracks to absorb most of the water.
Anyone have a suggestion.
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Post by rvdude on May 9, 2018 20:04:11 GMT -5
The shower track on mine holds water, but it's usually gone the next morning. I don't have a solution, but right now it is not that big of a problem for me.
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Post by RdRmr on May 9, 2018 20:13:36 GMT -5
kaboom,
If you have the shower with the three glass sliding panels, I had the same issue. Those three drain slots are not cut down to the bottom of the sill track, there is about a 1/16" lip left on the track. What I did was I took a Dermal with a long narrow grinding stone and ground each of the three slots down to the bottom of the track, ones in the middle too. That left a U shaped slot about a quarter inch wide in the center of each slot then took a triangular file and filed each flat to the bottom of the sill. Painted the track to match and put a dab of silicone on the sill screw heads just to keep water from getting under them. Works now, no standing water. Here is a parts list from the manufacturer in case you ever need it. Happy Campin....
5TH wheel shower TRI-SLIDE BETA COMPONENTS.pdf (84.94 KB)
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Post by kaboom on May 10, 2018 23:42:27 GMT -5
kaboom,
If you have the shower with the three glass sliding panels, I had the same issue. Those three drain slots are not cut down to the bottom of the sill track, there is about a 1/16" lip left on the track. What I did was I took a Dermal with a long narrow grinding stone and ground each of the three slots down to the bottom of the track, ones in the middle too. That left a U shaped slot about a quarter inch wide in the center of each slot then took a triangular file and filed each flat to the bottom of the sill. Painted the track to match and put a dab of silicone on the sill screw heads just to keep water from getting under them. Works now, no standing water. Here is a parts list from the manufacturer in case you ever need it. Happy Campin....
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Yes it is the three panel glass shower doors. Using a Dremel to open up the drain holes is a good idea. I'll measure things this weekend and purchase a bit. Thanks for the suggestion. |
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Post by rvdude on May 21, 2018 5:16:03 GMT -5
I decided to put a cheap spring loaded tension curtain rod across the top of the shower enclosure along with a cheap shower curtain. It works great, the water does not get in the tracks at all. I figured that would be better than me drilling holes in the track on a brand new trailer and making a mistake that I would be mad at myself for. It works for me and might be something that somebody else wants to try.
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Post by kaboom on May 22, 2018 23:25:15 GMT -5
I decided to put a cheap spring loaded tension curtain rod across the top of the shower enclosure along with a cheap shower curtain. It works great, the water does not get in the tracks at all. I figured that would be better than me drilling holes in the track on a brand new trailer and making a mistake that I would be mad at myself for. It works for me and might be something that somebody else wants to try. |
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Post by kaboom on May 22, 2018 23:28:50 GMT -5
Not a bad idea either. I've been busy and not had time to look at the shower.
Another benefit to the curtain is keeping the glass dry and clean.😀
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Post by rvdude on May 23, 2018 20:09:12 GMT -5
Not a bad idea either. I've been busy and not had time to look at the shower. Another benefit to the curtain is keeping the glass dry and clean.😀 Yes, the clean and dry door glass is definitely a positive thing. I bought a mostly clear shower curtain so the light would come through. But I also already had one of those little LED lights that have the light switch on it the front that you see everywhere for $3 or $4. I turn it on it's side and place it on top of the shower surround at the opposite side from the shower head. It fits perfectly in the gap between the shower surround and the roof. Just flip the switch while showering and you have plenty of light. |
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Post by Edd505 on Jun 1, 2018 18:53:59 GMT -5
Another benefit to the curtain is keeping the glass dry and clean.😀 I have a small squeegee that lives in the shower. I wax the inside walls once a year on a day when I don't want out due to weather, beats just sitting. It keeps the hard water spots off the wall & glass. |
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Post by rvdude on Jun 3, 2018 19:48:38 GMT -5
I don't have a squeegee... but every shower takes 2 towels, one for me and one for the shower surround. It gets dried off every time and stays pretty clean that way, and of course it gets its periodical cleaning on top of that. Works for me.
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