We are newbes and are staying in Nth Qld until we start to travel in April and we having a few problems with our annex.
Our roll out awning is leaking between the van wall and the aluminum rope channel which is screwed to the side wall,
Any suggestions as to a sealer to use to stop the leak, I have been told not to use silicone.
The annex is also leaking through the seams that sew the insect screen into the annex wall.
Is there any thing that can be used to seal the seams.
Thank you
dazren said
09:38 PM Feb 3, 2014
Cannot assist with the ''Seams'' But i had the same problem with my old Avan poptop, with the rope track leaking down the body, I used Clear Roof and Gutter sealant, just a thin bead along the length of the rope track, solved the problem for the 6 years i had the van,
Who told you Not to use Silicone ??? And for what reason ??
brian said
09:55 PM Feb 3, 2014
Any silicone or mastic will fix the wall seal.
You can get a proprietary seam sealer from any camping outlet, or in a pinch you can use candle wax, just rub the candle along the stitching.
Bunkerbob said
12:32 AM Feb 4, 2014
Silicones aren't silicones. Some silicone may not be suitable while others are. Go to a reputable seller and ask for advice or use Mr Google and phone the company that make it. They will share their advice freely and willingly.
in relation to the seams leaking. If it is canvas, they may need to be water treated. When the needle goes in to thread the thread, they cause a hole that will be bigger than the thread left behind. Wet it until it is soaked. The canvas when it dries will shrink slightly and close the hole up. We had a canvas Camper Trailer, water treated it a few times before it was used and before it was needed and it never ever in the 6 years we had it leaked from a seam. Vinyl may need a seam sealer, speak to a canvas or tent maker in your town. They should be able to help.
I am finding that just mentioning that you are a GN illicits a good response and help is given with a smile. Might not work forever but it is at the moment.
Bob
TAJ said
07:30 AM Feb 4, 2014
Mr T have you tried tightening the screws
i go around whole van occasionlly
cheers suenray
GaryKelly said
08:35 AM Feb 4, 2014
A candle? Now who woulda thunk? Thanks for the tip, Brian. A couple of spare candles in the tool box sounds like a good idea.
brian said
11:48 AM Feb 4, 2014
GaryKelly wrote:
A candle? Now who woulda thunk? Thanks for the tip, Brian. A couple of spare candles in the tool box sounds like a good idea.
You should be able to get plenty of spares off your next birthday cake.
blaze said
02:59 PM Feb 4, 2014
bees wax on the seams and a neutral cure sealer along the rope track although removing the track and putting a bead of sealer behind it is the correct fix
cheers
blaze
Hi Guys,
We are newbes and are staying in Nth Qld until we start to travel in April and we having a few problems with our annex.
Our roll out awning is leaking between the van wall and the aluminum rope channel which is screwed to the side wall,
Any suggestions as to a sealer to use to stop the leak, I have been told not to use silicone.
The annex is also leaking through the seams that sew the insect screen into the annex wall.
Is there any thing that can be used to seal the seams.
Thank you
Cannot assist with the ''Seams'' But i had the same problem with my old Avan poptop, with the rope track leaking down the body, I used Clear Roof and Gutter sealant, just a thin bead along the length of the rope track, solved the problem for the 6 years i had the van,
Who told you Not to use Silicone ??? And for what reason ??
Any silicone or mastic will fix the wall seal.
You can get a proprietary seam sealer from any camping outlet, or in a pinch you can use candle wax, just rub the candle along the stitching.
in relation to the seams leaking. If it is canvas, they may need to be water treated. When the needle goes in to thread the thread, they cause a hole that will be bigger than the thread left behind. Wet it until it is soaked. The canvas when it dries will shrink slightly and close the hole up. We had a canvas Camper Trailer, water treated it a few times before it was used and before it was needed and it never ever in the 6 years we had it leaked from a seam. Vinyl may need a seam sealer, speak to a canvas or tent maker in your town. They should be able to help.
I am finding that just mentioning that you are a GN illicits a good response and help is given with a smile. Might not work forever but it is at the moment.
Bob
Mr T have you tried tightening the screws
i go around whole van occasionlly
cheers suenray
You should be able to get plenty of spares off your next birthday cake.
cheers
blaze