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Old 07-22-2018, 09:22 PM   #1
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Default Un leveled bath tub

I own a 189dd amerite is there any tips on how to level my bathtub I noticed when I did the walk through with the teck it wasn’t siliconed from the tub to the wall
He fixed it but it was already dropped amd didn’t level it out now water drips from the sides down to the floor I can shimmmy it up but will it hold
Or does anyone have any other tips another helpful member gave me some advise as well I want to tj l him bit still looking for other tips
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Old 07-23-2018, 08:42 PM   #2
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Mine was same way and the tub mold/design is kinda poor IMO. If you dont have a full 1 piece surround with tub and just have the tub base with panel walls its suppost to have a gap between the tub and wall for any water to drain into the tub should some water/condensation get behind the wall. If you seal it all up your just trapping water behind the wall. I had the same issue with water dripping onto the floor due to the design/lip (or lack of) on the tub. I just cut off (believe it or not) 2 plastic corners from a Plano tackle box (the flat/clear type w/ lid) and slilconed them into the 2 corners also gobbing a bit of silicone in there to keep water directed back to the tub. I think there is a product that is out there that does the same but I made mine for free and works great. There should be a tub drain access panel(s) to inspect under the tub to a degree, atleast check and make sure the drain is snug and the tub is well supported and for any signs of water. Hope this is what your asking, thanks!
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Old 07-24-2018, 06:13 AM   #3
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Thanks for the advise
I bought two water guards for bathtubs for Home use
But still happening , can you send me a pic to see how you fixed your problem
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Old 07-24-2018, 08:38 AM   #4
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Not sure if I can post up pics. PM me your email and gladly send you pics of my setup.
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Old 07-24-2018, 10:59 AM   #5
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Think i was able to attach pictures this time, if not they are in my album.
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Old 07-25-2018, 01:09 PM   #6
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Nice job �� !!! I did pretty much the same thing
Water still comes down though the whole lip is slanted towards the floor
I took my level to see and it’s not even ... don’t know what to do m’extraire
Plus I siliconed all around the tub the gap ,of fear that water would seap behind the wall
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Old 07-26-2018, 12:26 PM   #7
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That tub should have a _] shape that goes behind the wall to drain water back into the wall which is why there is a gap. That little lip that runs along the tub outter edge isnt much i know but if that lip is level (along with your camper front/back and side to side) you technically shouldnt have a drain issue getting water back into the tub i would think if installed correctly. If your base is sealed up like you say, make 100% no water can get behind the wall such as resealing the faucet fixture, shower head mount and any screw holes etc in the wall panels. Maybe if you wanted to DIY without tearing out the tub, build up that tub lip with silicone or glue a rubber sweep/squeegee etc along the length to help keep water in?.. good luck!
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Old 07-26-2018, 12:30 PM   #8
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Thanks for the tip
Should I remove the silicone around the tub that I out
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Old 07-27-2018, 09:23 AM   #9
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I would. Pretty sure thats the design of the tub otherwise they would have sealed it completly from the factory I would think. Quick search of RV/travel trailer tubs you can kinda see the lip behing the wall.
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Old 07-27-2018, 09:54 AM   #10
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I’ll do that a.s.a.p thanks again for the advise
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Old 07-27-2018, 10:46 AM   #11
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No prob, good luck!
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