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Re: drivers side mirror loose
Wanted to give an update on my leak issue, I believe I have found and fixed it. It was the gasket around the window even though it looked good it was not sealed to the fiberglass and when the water ran down the side, of course it found a way in. I replace the rubber gasket with bulla tape and new caulking, I have been running/spraying water over the roof and side every day for a week and have not found any water inside. so now I start putting it back together. And I hope I took enough pictures to help me get it right. Still have not figured out how to get the paneling in beside the dash. David788Views0likes0CommentsRe: drivers side mirror loose
first off thanks for the help, yesterday morning I got the window cleaned up and reinstalled. it sure was difficult to get the silicone off the window frame and fiberglass. Butyl tape went on easy enough and appeared to fill the gap between the window frame and coach. I applied a bead of caulking around the frame. We had a couple of rain storms last night and I have not been out this morning to check, I really hope the window got it. I also pulled each of the clearance lights down and rechecked, I could not see any issue with any of them. I have everything ready to go back in as soon as im sure i have got the leak stopped.787Views0likes0CommentsRe: drivers side mirror loose
Dutch 12078; I had not pulled the window out but, it's out now; there was a thin 1/8"x 1/2" rubber gasket around the window and in the corners it was hardly in contact with the fiberglass, the guy at our local RV shop had never seen this type of gasket. I got a roll of regular window sealant tape, I will put it back in tomorrow. Just don't have the stamina I did. Richard: I don't know where a toggle bolt may be located? DrewE: I have replace all the clearance lights with new ones and new gaskets. but that does not mean one is not leaking. I will re-pull them out and recheck, maybe recaulk the holes where the wires and screws go through. I have also rechecked my ceiling and I don't see any stains or feel anything wet.785Views0likes0CommentsRe: drivers side mirror loose
It has been a very rough winter and spring, health wise. Anyway a week ago I resolved to get to the bottom of the mirror issue. I removed the mirror, 3 of the 4 screws just fell out. On this motor home the mirror is mounted on the side, just in front and below the drivers side window. I removed the inter trim from around the window and pulled away some of the paneling, everything was wet from the front corner of the the window to the floor and the plywood that the mirror was mounted too was mush. what a mess. After I got it cleaned up I found the metal frame work is in very good condition, got it cleaned up and painted. I have been looking for this leak for two weeks and it had so far eluded me. Sprayed water with the hose, and it may or may not leak. but yesterday we had a rain storm with wind and boy did it leak. Motor Home is on its jacks and level, roof is rubber and 6 years old, AC was replaced 3 years ago. The front cap seam looks to be in good condition, and the seal around the radio antenna is intact. I re caulked the exterior of the window and the gutter down spout. Any Ideas of something I might have missed?783Views0likes0Commentsdrivers side mirror loose
We have a 2004 Fleetwood Terra 31H, with 54000 miles v-10. On the way home from Florida last month, I notice the drivers side mirror was vibrating, but the passengers side was not. When we stopped for fuel I checked it out, I was able to pull 3 of the 4 mounting screws out without turning them. I had some hollow wall anchors with me and was able to get 3 in and to tighten. and come on home. I have not had much time to investigate but what I have found has me worried. I believe there was a large block of wood mounted between the walls when the coach was built, and over the years it has rotted away. This area is between the front cap and the drivers window. when I was looking at it yesterday I saw a small bubble under the vinyl wall covering on the inside. so I'm guessing water got in. Without damaging the exterior fiberglass what would be the best way to repair? A couple of things come to mind. inject epoxy that will fill the space and harden, open up the interior wall and replace the wood. Are there other ways that would make the repairs? Thanks in advance David4.5KViews0likes16CommentsRe: '14 FW Bounder 36E SP/Gen. go off when engine is turned off
I had a problem much as you described, turned out I had a bad house battery and the BCC would overheat trying to charge the bad battery I replaced the house batteries and the battery ground cable. I would have the batteries checked, first.264Views0likes0CommentsRe: Travelling to Florida by tow truck
I know you said the filters are new , but i would replace the fuel filter as a start. being a 96 a lot of crud could have accumulated it the tank. I would also check the fuel pressure. I could be way out in left field but from what i have read does not sound like electrical to me.276Views0likes0CommentsRe: Funny stuff happens
A while back we were at the beach in Texas, early morning, large park lot with no one else in it. parked and took a walk along the beach, gone about an hour returned and there was a second car in the lot. That driver had parked so close to me I could not get my drivers door open. Not funny at the time, but now it is. some people!114Views0likes0CommentsRe: Removal of water heater plug hard paste
Yes the plug might break, especially if its a few years old like mind was. start out with a good socket and slowly work the plug back and forth un-tighten, tighten un-tighten tighten etc it should slowly break free and come out. If the head breaks off then you will need to find something that can be inserted into the nylon treads to back them out. I ended up using a flat file being careful not to get it too deep into the nylon so i did not damage the water heater. Once its out use a small hard bristle brush to clean up the threads. vacuum out the trash and you should be good to go. Just take your time.294Views0likes0Comments
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