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SLSAntigua
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Feb 28, 2014

Checked on RV and noticed a small leak from Skylight

Hi,

Checked on RV last weekend and noticed the Skylight over the toilet is leaking. not much water but the seat was wet. Have one of those Roof vent covers and the Vent is open for ventilation. Hoping that since there was about a foot of snow on top last weekend accompanied by a big thaw, the water had no real place to go but in. I intend to repair the seams etc. I used Liquid roof the last time wasn't sure if anyone else used something different like eternabond. Secondly, the original skylight dry-rotted and broke apart. Are they easy to replace? Mine cranks up and also has a push button exhaust fan.
  • That happened on my old HHT. Took it apart and there was very little calking there. Put it back together and it was fine after that.
  • SLSAntigua wrote:
    Hi,

    Checked on RV last weekend and noticed the Skylight over the toilet is leaking. not much water but the seat was wet. Have one of those Roof vent covers and the

    Vent is open for ventilation

    . Hoping that since there was about a foot of snow on top last weekend accompanied by a big thaw, the water had no real place to go but in. I intend to repair the seams etc. I used Liquid roof the last time wasn't sure if anyone else used something different like eternabond. Secondly, the original skylight dry-rotted and broke apart. Are they easy to replace? Mine cranks up and also has a push button exhaust fan.



    I have vent covers on all my vents too and if a rain storm is real windy or blowing snow.....it WILL come into the RV.
  • The snow could have definitely been the culprit. I would keep an eye out though just incase. Roof vents are not hard to replace if you decide to replace it at some point. An inspection should let you know if any sealing is in order. Hope I addressed all of your concerns.