|
04-17-2016, 08:05 PM
|
#1
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Mead
Posts: 147
Washington
|
Window water leak
Woke this morning to find water rolling down the garage wall below the non-opening window next to the door Not knowing anything about these frameless windows, where is the first place to look for sealing? I've never had a leak in the rain or while washing the coach. This Texas rain was pretty heavy....could that be the problem? Where should a guy start troubleshooting
__________________
__________________
2015 Voltage 3305
2007 Freightliner M2 Business Class
Happiness is an old pickup truck, a good dog and an understanding woman....
|
|
|
04-18-2016, 09:26 AM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Eldersburg
Posts: 301
Maryland
|
I had a similar problem... turned out that near one of the corners of the window there was a small gap in the caulking. Easy fix.
__________________
__________________
Matt
2011 Chevy Suburban 2500 4x4
2015 Kodiak 300BHLS
|
|
|
04-18-2016, 03:41 PM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: kamloops
Posts: 2,152
British Columbia
|
First thing is to verify that it is the window and not coming from some other spot. Water has this funny habit of running downhill. It could be something higher up and the window is the path of least resistance. I had one of those in our old Airstream, drove me nuts trying to find it.
This is where a moisture meter comes in handy.
If it is the window, it should be removed, cleaned of all the old caulking material, apply new butyl rubber tape and reinstall.
__________________
Jim
When I was a kid I was going nowhere fast, now I'm an old man I'm going everywhere slow.
|
|
|
04-18-2016, 05:52 PM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Tahlequah
Posts: 3,079
Oklahoma
|
X2 for cleaning and resealing.
__________________
2013 Voltage 3800, 2012 Chevy 3500 HD
2010 Yamaha V Star 950
2009 Yamaha Raider
Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity Caravanners
|
|
|
04-21-2016, 01:36 AM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Callaway
Posts: 864
Maryland
|
It's the window...had the same thing happen with the same window.
Unscrew/remove the frame inside.
While standing inside, you can remove the window and bring in through the hole.
I found 1/4 inch wide foam around my window and the hole cut slightly too big. I used 1 inch or 3/4 inch foam to go around the window, installed centered in the hole, while wife was holding it, I filled the gap all the way around with expanding foam (water proof type), then reinstalled the frame. No problems since.
I did a thread on here, let me find it.
Cale
__________________
TV: 2015 F-350 DRW, CC, 4x4, with 14k GVWR package, 98 gallon TransferFlow Aux Tank, Timbren Shocks
TH: 2014 Voltage 3950, Sailun S637 all around
|
|
|
04-21-2016, 01:44 AM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Callaway
Posts: 864
Maryland
|
Well, here is my thread, apparently I lack follow up....I know I took pictures, but I guess I deleted after I thought I posted...
http://www.dutchmenowners.org/forums...eaks-3732.html
Cale
__________________
TV: 2015 F-350 DRW, CC, 4x4, with 14k GVWR package, 98 gallon TransferFlow Aux Tank, Timbren Shocks
TH: 2014 Voltage 3950, Sailun S637 all around
|
|
|
04-21-2016, 03:08 AM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: kamloops
Posts: 2,152
British Columbia
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by calewjohnson
I filled the gap all the way around with expanding foam (water proof type), then reinstalled the frame. No problems since.
Cale
|
Be careful and/or use the low expanding foam.
I make the mistake of using the super duper. 900% expanding foam around a patio door window. Wow, I made a mess! Wife was not amused, oh well her problem, she don't have a sense of humor.
__________________
Jim
When I was a kid I was going nowhere fast, now I'm an old man I'm going everywhere slow.
|
|
|
04-21-2016, 08:59 PM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Midland
Posts: 606
Texas
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by hddecker
If it is the window, it should be removed, cleaned of all the old caulking material, apply new butyl rubber tape and reinstall.
|
Don't be lazy... like me, and try to use residential weatherstripping.
I replaced a broken frame-less window recently and the weatherstripping I bought off the shelf at the hardware store was too thick to get the frame screwed together. A trip to the RV supply store for the butyl tape mention above and it sealed better than the foam type OEM tape.
This butyl tape will squish out the edges as you set the window so you know that you have a good seal, then I just trimmed off the excess with a plastic putty knife.
__________________
Mike & Helen
2014 Voltage 3895 EPIC III
2013 Ford F350 CC DRW FX4
|
|
|
04-22-2016, 09:15 AM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Callaway
Posts: 864
Maryland
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by HornedToad
Don't be lazy... like me, and try to use residential weatherstripping.
I replaced a broken frame-less window recently and the weatherstripping I bought off the shelf at the hardware store was too thick to get the frame screwed together. A trip to the RV supply store for the butyl tape mention above and it sealed better than the foam type OEM tape.
This butyl tape will squish out the edges as you set the window so you know that you have a good seal, then I just trimmed off the excess with a plastic putty knife.
|
Hmm, I didn't think of the butyl tape, I just put back what was there, only wider. I will keep this in mind for when the next window leaks...
Cale
__________________
TV: 2015 F-350 DRW, CC, 4x4, with 14k GVWR package, 98 gallon TransferFlow Aux Tank, Timbren Shocks
TH: 2014 Voltage 3950, Sailun S637 all around
|
|
|
04-22-2016, 02:12 PM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Mead
Posts: 147
Washington
|
Thanks to all!
__________________
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|