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RedRider16
Explorer
May 21, 2024

Bad Window Seal?

 I Believe I have a bad window Seal on this window. It's been raining all day and the rain is coming in through the top of the window. My question is what should I buy to fix the issue? I don't have any experience with this 

  • joelc's avatar
    joelc
    Explorer III

    I had the same problem with one of my windows on my 5er.  I used the same stuff I use on the side of the RV (Lexel sealant).  However, I later found a pin hole on the edge of my roof where the water was coming in and repaired that with Dicor.  No leak any more and a reinforced window.  If you are getting a leak at window go from top to sides about 4" down.  No need to do the entire frame.

  • I ruined my last truck camper by using caulk to not seal a leaking window. It continued to leak inside the wall and rotted the floor. Remove the window, clean the old butyl tape and caulk off, and reset with new butyl tape.

  • Are you sure it's coming from the window? Could be the roof. Every year I re caulk all seams on the roof, windows, corners etc, with the appropriate Dicor. 

    • RedRider16's avatar
      RedRider16
      Explorer

      Sorry for the really late reply. I have a awning on the window and I put it down after that leak and haven't had a leak since then so I'm thinking its the window or where the awning sits when its not out. Out of curiosity how would I be able to determine a roof leak?

  • Dicor Lap Sealant, probably the “no sag” line. The other possibility is to take the window out and reset it using butyl tape sealant.

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      RedRider16
      Explorer

      I was thinking of pulling the window and reset it since it probably needs it along with all the other windows 

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