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thirtydaZe's avatar
thirtydaZe
Nomad
May 30, 2013

Frameless window leaking

Well its a warranty issue, but its going to rain all niht and storm tomorrow too. Who knows how long before they can get it in...

Anyhow it leaked during a storm our first trip out, but was a pretty hairy storm so i fiured rain was forced in. Tonight it rained, went for a look, and sure enough more water.

The seal at the top of the window, in 2 places doesnt make contact with the glass, and in another spot along the right hand side.

Would you seal it yourself with a caulking of some sort, or what for the time being? Id run a bead across the entire window, however id imagine, theyd end up making a window adjustment, and leave the mess behind permenantly.

I currently have a piece of plastice slid up into the gaps, in order to reduce the problem through tomorrow.
Seeking Advice
  • JJBIRISH's avatar
    JJBIRISH
    Explorer
    May 31, 2013
    3M 471 comes up to 3”, and in some colors… the problem is locating it quickly…

    Staples carries it at least in yellow, it is floor marking tape but they are big rolls and expensive…

    Myself I would still use duct tape and yes avoid decals with any of it… although I do like the press-n-seal idea that Chris Bryant suggested and might try it first if I were you… it its clean it should stick well and remove easily…
  • thirtydaZe's avatar
    thirtydaZe
    Nomad
    May 30, 2013
    i called the service dept. so i could get it in for the work.

    A. they need to see it, which i fugured.
    B. new window take 3 weeks to order
    C. they recommended using vinyl tape, and not to cover decals.

    i figure i'll need at least 1½ tape, but do they make 3"? vinyl tape, isn't that electrical tape?
  • Pauljdav's avatar
    Pauljdav
    Explorer
    May 30, 2013
    I used duct tape for mine when it leaked. It was an older non warranted model and you could not even notice the black duct tape since it blended right in. It was 6 months later I re sealed the window.

    In my experience duct tape is easier to remove than the metal tape. Both will work for you though.
  • Chris_Bryant's avatar
    Chris_Bryant
    Explorer II
    May 30, 2013
    I have not tried it, but I have heard of people using that Glad press 'n seal plastic wrap. No residue.
  • thirtydaZe's avatar
    thirtydaZe
    Nomad
    May 30, 2013
    bobsallyh wrote:
    Use the silver alumiuim tape for duct work available at HD and Lowes. You or somebody else won't have to fool with residue. I have been wondering about the frameless windows myself.


    i was considering that last night. i either have some stashed some place, or recently through it away. seems more forgiving than duct tape to me for some reason.
  • bobsallyh's avatar
    bobsallyh
    Explorer II
    May 30, 2013
    Use the silver alumiuim tape for duct work available at HD and Lowes. You or somebody else won't have to fool with residue. I have been wondering about the frameless windows myself.
  • JJBIRISH's avatar
    JJBIRISH
    Explorer
    May 30, 2013
    Outside the tape residue is easy to deal with… anyhow this is warranty but it’s still your responsibility to minimize subsequent damage which I’m sure you want to do anyway…
  • thirtydaZe's avatar
    thirtydaZe
    Nomad
    May 30, 2013
    JJBIRISH wrote:
    I would duct tape it…


    Inside or outside? I hate that dried on duct tape residue. Suppose goo gone will remove that?

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