Finally had to do it - Eternabond

[EXTremist]

My 2013 3011DS just starting showing signs of caulk failure at the cabover. I didn't take any before pics because it looked like everyone else's that has posted about leaks. Fortunately, I have been closely monitoring mine and was able to do this before suffering any water intrusion. A couple minor twists, a few air bubbles, but overall it turned out pretty good. I definitely got better at it the more I did. I will sleep better now.

[Wandering]

Looks good. All these leaks post have me paranoid. Think I will do the same soon.


Forester 2451s

[wvufan1958]

Nice job..best wishes.

[EXTremist]

I can't believe the entire world is out of the Glo Brite 122Y lens and there is nothing to replace it with. Why has some manufacturer not picked up on the demand for this stupid lens as it was used on Winnebago's and Forest River products? For literally a couple bucks manufacturing and they could sell them for a huge markup.

I would pay $40 for one of these stupid lenses right now. I wish I would have caught a thread earlier and switched them to LED and silicone them on permanently before one fell off.

Try to find some sort of replacement that fits the molded cap in the shape opf these lights...no dice. Yes, I could switch to the round ones, but my cap is painted around these lights so there's no good option. How frustrating!

The others are ready to just fall off as well, not sure what happens over time there but if you have the older oval lights, do yourself a favor and switch the bulbs to LED and then silicone the lenses on there now before you lose one.

[Creativepart]

One of mine fell off and so I replaced the two outermost amber lenses with red lenses. It was easy to find the red ones. I siliconed all of the lenses on at that time.

Since only one of mine was lost and I replaced two that means I still have one amber lens. It's not for sale.

Though if I was smart I'd remove all of these lights and replace them, then sell the remaining 5 Amber lenses for some significant profit.

[EXTremist]

Originally Posted by Creativepart

I still have one amber lens. It's not for sale.

I'll give you $60 for that lens! ....or name your price

[skylilymd]

I have two - but just call Blake sales 7739273350 - Google it he was a glo brite dealer and has a bunch - nice job on the roof btw

[EXTremist]

Originally Posted by skylilymd

I have two - but just call Blake sales 7739273350 - Google it he was a glo brite dealer and has a bunch - nice job on the roof btw

Checked there already...only red left, but thanks anyway.

[DocP]

Nice job. I have 4 rolls on order and plan to do both my motorhome and park model next week. Did you feel the need to use Dicor lap sealant around the tape (it doesn't look like you did in your photos)? I wasn't planning on using it, but some did in the videos I've been watching.

[EXTremist]

Thanks, I think it would add a finishing touch to caulk around it but do not think it's necessary. Once you roller the tape down hard you can see the grey sealant edging out a bit and that stuff simply does not come up if adhered correctly.

[EXTremist]

Once you're ready (and this goes for anybody doing this) feel free to pm me on this forum and we can have a quick phone call for some tips...especially the long straight runs to avoid twists and bubbles etc. Like I said, I definitely got better the more I did but I do have a couple tips (too hard to try to type them) that I think would help speed the skill increase.

[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by EXTremist

My 2013 3011DS just starting showing signs of caulk failure at the cabover. I didn't take any before pics because it looked like everyone else's that has posted about leaks. Fortunately, I have been closely monitoring mine and was able to do this before suffering any water intrusion. A couple minor twists, a few air bubbles, but overall it turned out pretty good. I definitely got better at it the more I did. I will sleep better now.

VERY NICE !!!
Not sure where the lens talk came from ???
But I was wondering when you were going to be in SW Michigan,,,
So I could hire you to do our Sunseeker ???

[banda]

What cleaner did you use for the prep work?

[EXTremist]

Simple Green for the clean and acetone for the prep. Not for hire ;-)

[SharpPI]

So I see the antenna on the ladder in the back of your unit ... I am assuming you are a HAM ... I would love to see how you have your radio set up in your unit.

73's

[EXTremist]

Originally Posted by SharpPI

So I see the antenna on the ladder in the back of your unit ... I am assuming you are a HAM ... I would love to see how you have your radio set up in your unit.

73's

That is a Wilson cellular band signal amplifier antenna run to the amp mounted inside behind the bedroom TV. It works really well to set my WiFi puck on the plastic pickup antenna inside when cell signal is poor.

[bgilly]

Originally Posted by EXTremist

I can't believe the entire world is out of the Glo Brite 122Y lens and there is nothing to replace it with. Why has some manufacturer not picked up on the demand for this stupid lens as it was used on Winnebago's and Forest River products? For literally a couple bucks manufacturing and they could sell them for a huge markup.

I would pay $40 for one of these stupid lenses right now. I wish I would have caught a thread earlier and switched them to LED and silicone them on permanently before one fell off.

Try to find some sort of replacement that fits the molded cap in the shape opf these lights...no dice. Yes, I could switch to the round ones, but my cap is painted around these lights so there's no good option. How frustrating!

The others are ready to just fall off as well, not sure what happens over time there but if you have the older oval lights, do yourself a favor and switch the bulbs to LED and then silicone the lenses on there now before you lose one.

I have some amber lenses. How many do you want? I changed my incandescent to the LED and had to change the LED again due to degradation from UV. The 2nd set of LED I had painted so it is now protected from UV. I bought my LED's from Benlo. I think they had 2 amber LED left.
Not convinced that the Glo-Brite won't ever fail again - I did look into a mod that uses the new bullet LED clearance light mounted on an oval aluminum plate. This mod would outfit the clearance light to a circular style and would look darn nice.

Back to topic on the lenses, just let me know how many you want.

Bobby

[EXTremist]

Originally Posted by bgilly

I have some amber lenses. How many do you want? I changed my incandescent to the LED and had to change the LED again due to degradation from UV. The 2nd set of LED I had painted so it is now protected from UV. I bought my LED's from Benlo. I think they had 2 amber LED left.
Not convinced that the Glo-Brite won't ever fail again - I did look into a mod that uses the new bullet LED clearance light mounted on an oval aluminum plate. This mod would outfit the clearance light to a circular style and would look darn nice.

Back to topic on the lenses, just let me know how many you want.

Bobby

Hey Bobby - Ideally I'd like 2 but 1 would be fine as well. How much and do you have a Paypal address or just PM me you info and I will send money. Thanks!!!

[EXTremist]

Posting this pic by request from another member.

[Frank & Eve]

EXTremist a couple of questions please...first...do you put this tape right over the existing caulk? The section at the cab area...did you put two strips of tape on that area? How many rolls does it take? Is this a one time project or must you check it once in a while? Sorry for the questions. My DH can not get on the roof so it's up to me to keep a check on the top. We have a 2012 3011ds. No problems so far but I'm up there a couple times a year making sure everything looks as it should. Tks