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Oct 29, 2017

The Truck Camper had a chronic window frame leak

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10/28/2017

The Truck Camper had a chronic window frame leak

Having tried several times and ways to caulk and repair

I decided to install an aluminum angle drip rail

To deflect rain water away from the window frame

I attached the drip rail with 1" stainless steel screws

I used DICOR caulk to adhere and seal it to the TC

Cleanup is easy with paper towels and paint thinner
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  • ksg5000's avatar
    ksg5000
    Explorer
    Oct 29, 2017
    Some window leaks are related to water that's coming from the roof area - even removing the window and reinstalling with butyl tape etc won't fix that. If you MacGver fix doesn't work consider having the rig pressure tested.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Oct 29, 2017
    If you find it still leaks, remove the window frame and look at the joint where the extruded aluminum channel comes together. The back side of the union should be sealed with caulk but sometimes they dont do a very good job.
  • kohldad's avatar
    kohldad
    Explorer III
    Oct 29, 2017
    Did you ever pull the window and install new putty behind the frame? That is the only real way to repair a leaky window frame. Caulking along the edge is only a secondary seal that will fail.
  • Kayteg1's avatar
    Kayteg1
    Explorer II
    Oct 29, 2017
    From what I understand, you still have the leak, but you divert water from it?
    The proper way to seal the window is to use butyl tape under the frame.
    Caulk on the top is just short-living band-aid.

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