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Old 05-24-2017, 08:52 AM   #1
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Small leak at screw in the window

Good Morning! We have had our 3051 for about a year and this is the first time that we have had it out in torrential downpours for 2 days. I discovered yesterday a small drip of water coming in at a screw at the window by the dinette and also dripping down the wall where the screw is located. What kind of fix or how big of an issue is this? This is the first RV we have owned and I am paranoid of any water issues.

I had a short video but it won't let me share it or I don't know how.
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Old 05-24-2017, 09:05 AM   #2
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If you can back the crew out put some dicore sealer around it, screw it back in and put some on top of the screw head. That should take care of it. No need to gob it on.
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Old 05-24-2017, 09:14 AM   #3
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Small leak at screw in the window

Thanks. We are not handy and that was going to be my first thought to replace the screw. It was a small drip down the wall, not a gush by any means but in glad I saw it. Can we get dicor at Lowes?
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Old 05-24-2017, 09:38 AM   #4
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In addition to the screw make sure the drains for the window are clear and letting water out
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Old 05-24-2017, 09:39 AM   #5
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Well I feel stupid but where is the drain for the window?

Ok just looked and I assume you mean the little slits on the outside? If so, yes that is clear.
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Old 05-24-2017, 09:49 PM   #6
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If the screw is at the top or bottom of the window, I would worry, water has a bad habit of causing delamination. Check the sealant around the window, we had one with no sealant around the rear window and the whole rear wall had to be replaced, big delamination - less than two years old - warranty.
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