Camper window for aft of cab leaks
Hello, the camper window that is at the rear of the truck cab leaks water. Went through a rain shower and apparently the pressure helps to move the water through the cracks in the window into the ca...
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I had the leak issue also a few years ago. I noticed that some TCs had a small gutter just above the window. The physics of it made perfect sense.
I bought a joint of white vinyl siding "J" channel, cut it to length, enough to drain the water outside the bed area on either side, and cut off the portion with nailing holes, just enough to make a straight edge.
I mounted it just above the window using the thick clear 3M mounting tape and then sealed the edges with Dicor caulk. No screws. It won't blow off if you clean it before mounting and let the caulk cure for a day or so.
It channels the water forced between the cab and cabover to either side.
No wet cabover step now for about 5 or 6 years.
I bought a joint of white vinyl siding "J" channel, cut it to length, enough to drain the water outside the bed area on either side, and cut off the portion with nailing holes, just enough to make a straight edge.
I mounted it just above the window using the thick clear 3M mounting tape and then sealed the edges with Dicor caulk. No screws. It won't blow off if you clean it before mounting and let the caulk cure for a day or so.
It channels the water forced between the cab and cabover to either side.
No wet cabover step now for about 5 or 6 years.
