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tyaughton
Explorer
May 25, 2015

rear window is leaking

Had the pleasure (not) of driving through a rainstorm from Iowa to Indiana and have discovered that the rear window in our coach is leaking like a sieve. We are now firmly ensconced in Elkhart for at least the next three days. I quickly checked the rubber when we were briefly stopped between gusts and realized that it has actually split along the edge horizontally. I don't know how it is even staying in there, perhaps it's just separated at the bottom. Ideally I suppose the window should be pulled and resealed, but I can't imagine there is anyone here that would be able to do it RUSH. Need to do something, though. Any suggestions? We are heading to Newfoundland, and back west through Canada. I'm sure today won't be the only rainstorm we'll be driving through. I'm thinking of two options: calling "Master Tech RV" advertised in the campground's flyer; and/or getting some window sealant (the black goo) from an auto parts store, cleaning the edge and loading it up heavy with sealant until we can get home. I just wonder how that glass is staying in.......
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  • tyaughton's avatar
    tyaughton
    Explorer
    May 28, 2015
    We called Charger Enterprises on the recommendation of a fellow camper in the CG. Couldn't be happier. They took us on a day's notice, pulled the window, resealed it and also fixed the nasty rattle we had in the driver's door. Price was extremely reasonable, and we were back in the campsite in just over 2 hours which left us plenty of time to check out Bontrager's in White Pigeon, Michigan. There's a "must see" place!!!!
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    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    May 25, 2015
    I have used the mobile RV repair people before and they are great, if it is something they can repair with what they have in stock on their truck. If not, they have to order the parts, wait for them to arrive, and then install them on your coach. I am guessing that the seal on your rear window is not something that they have in stock but it never hurts to ask.
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    rockhillmanor
    Explorer
    May 25, 2015
    tyaughton wrote:
    Had the pleasure (not) of driving through a rainstorm from Iowa to Indiana and have discovered that the rear window in our coach is leaking like a sieve. We are now firmly ensconced in Elkhart for at least the next three days. I quickly checked the rubber when we were briefly stopped between gusts and realized that it has actually split along the edge horizontally. I don't know how it is even staying in there, perhaps it's just separated at the bottom. Ideally I suppose the window should be pulled and resealed, but

    I can't imagine there is anyone here that would be able to do it RUSH.

    .....


    YES there is. It's called RV Mobile Repair.

    If you are in a CG ask the owner/mgr who they use/recommend for 'RV Mobile Repair'.

    They will come right out to your site and have that window fixed 'correctly' in probably less than an hour AND for FAR LESS than any dealership.

    I have all my maintenance and repair done by RV Mobile Repair right at what ever CG I happen to be at. IMHO the only way to have repairs done right!
  • tyaughton's avatar
    tyaughton
    Explorer
    May 25, 2015
    I don't know about auto zone having the seal, although a generic would probably do. It's a honkin' big window, so not something I want to attempt myself. We'd probably drop the dang thing and break it to bits. We have to hit the hardware store today, so will pick up some AC duct tape (I know how well that stuff sticks) just in case we fail at getting it repaired while we're here.
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    10forty2
    Explorer
    May 25, 2015
    rgatijnet1 wrote:
    There are various tapes that can be used to temporarily seal the window until you can have it properly repaired. All of them will peel off and leave a clean surface when you find someone to replace the gasket. Gorilla duct tape, aluminum AC duct tape, Eternabond(last resort as it is difficult to remove), are just some of the tapes that can be used. Not the prettiest solution but this repair is inexpensive, not permanent, and removable in the future.


    Ditto on this....if you don't have time to properly fix it, then run a couple rows of duct tape across the area until you DO have time to remove the window and replace the seals. Depending on how the window is mounted, it probably wouldn't take that long to remove it and replace the seal. You can probably even get the seals from a local Auto Zone or similar parts store.
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    May 25, 2015
    There are various tapes that can be used to temporarily seal the window until you can have it properly repaired. All of them will peel off and leave a clean surface when you find someone to replace the gasket. Gorilla duct tape, aluminum AC duct tape, Eternabond(last resort as it is difficult to remove), are just some of the tapes that can be used. Not the prettiest solution but this repair is inexpensive, not permanent, and removable in the future.
  • tyaughton's avatar
    tyaughton
    Explorer
    May 25, 2015
    I've made note of a few numbers to call in the morning. It would be nice to have it fixed properly, but we're on a deadline. That's my only concern.
  • JimM68's avatar
    JimM68
    Explorer
    May 25, 2015
    Elkhart is the home of all things RV, you will find anything you need there, if you have a few days to get it done, even a used cheap junkyard window shouldn't be too hard.
  • Trackrig's avatar
    Trackrig
    Explorer II
    May 25, 2015
    Don't use any type of black goop, silicone or similar product because you won't get it off of there when you go to do it properly. Call various RV techs in the area and see if they have the proper sealant if they pull it apart. At the most, it should take them 1.5 hours to reseal it if they have what they need.

    bill

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