Question About Slight Water Damage Above Cab
My boyfriend and I are COMPLETE newbies to world of RVing. We've owned our rig for five days now and while we've already learned a lot we have a ways to go. While cleaning it today we noticed a po...
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There is much you can do yourself before spending money on other people doing repairs.
Leaks are most often related to the high mounted amber/orange and red marker lights.
Seal around the 3 to 5 front facing amber running lights. You could caulk around the outside perimeter as others suggested, but I suggest to pop off or unscrew the lenses, then remove the screws that mount the housing to the wall. Then seal over the wire & screw holes with Silicone caulk and then reattach before the caulk sets. I did this with our first motor home which sealed everything permanently, lasting nearly 20 years, still good when we sold the rig. Sealing only the holes inside looks better and also protects the caulk from UV rays. It also protects from water that gets past the lens that often happens while driving in the rain.
Also inspect all area seam work for cracks in the caulk.
Leaks are most often related to the high mounted amber/orange and red marker lights.
Seal around the 3 to 5 front facing amber running lights. You could caulk around the outside perimeter as others suggested, but I suggest to pop off or unscrew the lenses, then remove the screws that mount the housing to the wall. Then seal over the wire & screw holes with Silicone caulk and then reattach before the caulk sets. I did this with our first motor home which sealed everything permanently, lasting nearly 20 years, still good when we sold the rig. Sealing only the holes inside looks better and also protects the caulk from UV rays. It also protects from water that gets past the lens that often happens while driving in the rain.
Also inspect all area seam work for cracks in the caulk.
