Leak Finding: Northern Lite
Hi guys, I have an old (mid 90s) 9'6" northern lite. It's seen a lot of use over the years, and is getting a bit cranky. I've spent the past while trying to track down a very small leak that sh...
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I really question the leak being at the clamshell joint. It is possible the water is wicking through the screws, but I really doubt it.
This is a cutaway of the clamshell overlap on a Northern Lite.
Although this is doable ; "... I'd consider completely removing all the clamshell trim (white metal and black rubber) and glassing (or epoxying) a seam across the two halves, forever sealing the unit.", I don't think this would solve your problem. I think you have a cabover side window caulk leak, possibly marker light or some other caulk failure.
I have a 1988 Bigfoot which is the same overall construction. I woke one rainy morning to find a pool of water under the matress. When I got home, I pulled the passenger side window, and discovered the window was not caulked properly. over twenty years before it leaked.
A couple of side photos of your TC would help us help you find the leak.
Wayne
EDIT: The butyl tape is what should be used on your windows, with no other caulking.
Tape squeezed out before trim with plastic knife
Excess being trimed
This is a cutaway of the clamshell overlap on a Northern Lite.
Although this is doable ; "... I'd consider completely removing all the clamshell trim (white metal and black rubber) and glassing (or epoxying) a seam across the two halves, forever sealing the unit.", I don't think this would solve your problem. I think you have a cabover side window caulk leak, possibly marker light or some other caulk failure.
I have a 1988 Bigfoot which is the same overall construction. I woke one rainy morning to find a pool of water under the matress. When I got home, I pulled the passenger side window, and discovered the window was not caulked properly. over twenty years before it leaked.
A couple of side photos of your TC would help us help you find the leak.
Wayne
EDIT: The butyl tape is what should be used on your windows, with no other caulking.
Tape squeezed out before trim with plastic knife
Excess being trimed
