Did some damage to the TT
We had our first camping weekend in our recently acquired 2005 Dutchmen 18b and I was trying to put it back into the storage unit before the heavy rain started. While backing in, I caught the rear cor...
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amandasgramma wrote:cbshoestring wrote:My DH didn't have problems.. sprayed a silicon lubricant on the channel and it slid right in.
Sorry for your BOO - BOO.
Am I seeing this correctly...the metal channel is screwed to the trailer, then the rubber gasket seals it up????
Yes, I am trying to learn from your mis-fortune.
The front, bottom of my trailer is seperating a bit, and I am planning on removing the trim, then re-chaulking where the siding goes under the trim. Mine looks as if the siding is too short in that area....I was kinda hoping the corner trim could be "tightened" up. Looks like it may do just that....judging by what our autopsy revealed.
Can anyone tell me how hard it is to slide the rubber seal out of it's channel? Sure wouldn't want to tear it.
Very easy repair. Just pull out the vinyl insert that is placed in that channel for looks. You will then find the screws that hold the metal channel in place and make the corner water tight. Using butyl caulk tape, screw in the new metal channel and insert a new vinyl insert. Use lots of caulk and sealer ti ensure no water intrusion.
The picture looks like you do have some water damage and here's hoping the wood is solid enough to hold new screws.
Now is a good time to get on the roof and ensure that everything is caulked water tight.
