Leaky window

Lynneda · 06-01-2018, 10:37 AM

I have one window that leaks like a sieve on my A122BH, especially in heavy rain. It is one of the front windows beside the dinette.

I had it to the dealer once to "repair" it, to no avail.

I was thinking of using silicone to seal up all around the window, but don't know if this is the right product to use. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.

cavie · 06-01-2018, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Lynneda

I have one window that leaks like a sieve on my A122BH, especially in heavy rain. It is one of the front windows beside the dinette.

I had it to the dealer once to "repair" it, to no avail.

I was thinking of using silicone to seal up all around the window, but don't know if this is the right product to use. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.

Do not use silicone on your trailer. Nothing in the future will stick to it. The favorite seems to be Geoseal Proflex RV.

Midnight Rider · 06-01-2018, 11:29 AM

I used 4” eternabond tape and am quite happy with the outcome.

steve02bat · 06-01-2018, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Midnight Rider

I used 4” eternabond tape and am quite happy with the outcome.

Me too. I think I used 2 inch. Problem solved.

Lynneda · 06-01-2018, 12:08 PM

Thanks for your responses. I think I will use the Geoseal followed by the eternabond tape. It maybe overkill, but better that than have more leaks.

backpacker3 · 06-01-2018, 12:20 PM

Eternalbond will be the problem solver maker. Works very well and no more leaks. Look around the internet for prices, they will vary.

sundancer330 · 06-01-2018, 07:00 PM

Just use the Eternabond tape, no need to mess with sealant under it, wont help. Here is what mine looks like going into its fourth season, never a leak, did all skylights and around fan base. Just make sure to install it correctly, must buy the roller and roll over it real good as this is what activates the bond, watch a video on Youtube.

jame · 06-04-2018, 11:52 AM

Flex Seal now has tape on the store shelves. Has anyone tried that?

sundancer330 · 06-04-2018, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jame

Flex Seal now has tape on the store shelves. Has anyone tried that?

I would not use it, if it doesn't work you have a mess on your hands. This is what Eternabond tape was designed for and has a proven track record.

Scrapper · 06-04-2018, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jame

Flex Seal now has tape on the store shelves. Has anyone tried that?

Flex Seal has been used by a few other people with disastrous results. It has cracked and peeled over time.

Just use Eternabond. No need to remove the old sealant or place new sealant over the leaking or separating prior sealant. Good for 10 years if you follow the directions.

JArry · 06-12-2018, 10:35 PM

I installed 2-inch Eternabond around my rear skylight about a year ago. No leaks so far. I will probably end up doing the fronts eventually as well.

Oksourdough · 06-13-2018, 04:56 PM

Well I just found a few leaks on my front skylights as well. When I bought my A122s last September the dealer decided to hide a broken corner on it with a huge gob of silicone, see photo. After peeling off the silcone blob I found the damage, see photo. If the dealer had told me about it then I would have had them install a new one. Needless to say I'm ticked off. Have ordered a new one and will install it in a few weeks. Get aload of the bead job they did. A blind man could have done a straighter bead than that crooked piece of crap.

backpacker3 · 06-13-2018, 06:49 PM

Send these pictures to Forest River Warranty Rep. and tell her your story, she just might get it replaced at no cost to you. Won't hurt to try.

Oksourdough · 06-13-2018, 06:54 PM

Unfortunately it was a used 2014 model so not likely to get any help from Rockwood. The dealer is at least looking at helping out. I just have to wait and see what they do.

backpacker3 · 06-13-2018, 07:27 PM

Sorry, thought it was a new purchase. Too bad the dealer had to do that to a customer, I hope they try to make it right. Good Luck.

MontyPP · 06-14-2018, 01:32 PM

It may have been the previous owner's attempt to patch it.

Oksourdough · 06-14-2018, 03:42 PM

Nope. It was the dealer as I have the photos from their website of the unit prior to buyi g it. No blobs.

Oksourdough · 06-14-2018, 04:22 PM

Well a big thank you to Voyager RV in kelowna who are sending me a cheque to cover the cost of purchasing a new skylight. Thanks guys.

MontyPP · 06-14-2018, 04:48 PM

Nice of them.

Pooneil · 06-16-2018, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Oksourdough

Well a big thank you to Voyager RV in kelowna who are sending me a cheque to cover the cost of purchasing a new skylight. Thanks guys.

I had a similarly bad experience with a Toppers and a cracked window. The replacement was done with about as much care as that bead and they also used silicone, which is a poor choice of materials for the purpose.

After it started leaking and I could get it back to them some time later, to my surprise, they took responsibility for the bad work and remove and reinstalled the window at no charge. This time using Decor sealant.

Many RV dealers, even of they have customer friendly management in a pinch, still cut corners when they can and haven't yet learned the lessons of total quality.

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