Leak at bedroom slide

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Hello,
I have a 2023 Fuzion fifth wheel. I just noticed water on the floor near the closet. When I looked there were 2 drips coming off the metal piece behind the bed. Has anyone had this same problem? If so what was the fix. I am parked to a full hookup for six months in GA. Is this something a mobile rv tech can fix or will it need to be towed to a dealer? It is under warranty until end of January. Not sure if roof or slides are warrantied longer. Any input will be greatly appreciated.
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Just out of curiosity, are you in a part of Georgia that has been having snow? You might have snow/ice buildup on the slide roof that's diverting the melting snow into (rather than off of) the slide roof. Also, if it's "wet outside and extremely cold" you might be having a condensation issue, not an active leak.

Have you backed your truck up next to the trailer, climbed in the bed and looked at the top of the slide ??? If so, what did you see?
 
We are in Southern Georgia no snow but has been cold. I have not looked on the roof yet just noticed it this morning. We do have 2 dehumidifiers running. I will check it out tomorrow when it warms up a little. Thank you for your input.
 
If you're not in the "snow belt", there are three slide seals, one on each side and one on top. If any of those slide seals don't completely "flip to the outside" when the slide is extended, there's a chance that "if the trailer is not level/leaning to the outside" then water can pool on the slide roof and then "seep back under the slide seal that isn't positioned correctly.

So, make sure your trailer is "leaning toward the slide slightly" (to create positive drainage away from the slide opening) and also make sure the slide seals are "completely flipped out" and "not turned under along the edge"...

ADDED: Heck, even if you are in the snow belt, there's still 3 slide seals, but outside the snow belt, hopefully there won't be ice/snow buildup on the slide roof. That's sort of what I was trying to convey....
 

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