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Collo


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We think our back window has a small leak as the ledge above our bed has a small pool of water when it rains.

To fix this I tried to run a bead of silicon as per normal, but the bead was to big and messy so I removed it all.

To solve, we had a syringe that we used for vetenairy purposes. Much smaller hole for the silicon to exit.

Fill syringe with silicon and away you go. Result...much smaller bead,  about 3mm. Very neat.



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Aus-Kiwi


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Apply tape either side apply , even smooth off .. Then carefully pull up tape .. Silicon is a pita to paint ! Try using another sealer ? Such as sicoflex ? Or similar .

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Collo,

I have found in the past that it is a better long term proposition to attack any leaks before they get to the inside "skin". Depending on the window type You should be able to remove the complete unit via a series of screws on an outer flange, once the window & frame is removed .Thoroughly clean both contact surfaces, apply a sealer tape to the van surface &  reset the window frame.

This way You are keeping the water outside where it cannot damage to the internals of cavaties etc. The sealer tape is available from Camec and similar.

Mike.



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This stuff could be really useful

www.captaintolley.com/

John

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johnwf wrote:

This stuff could be really useful

www.captaintolley.com/

John

 Looks very much like ordinary PVA glue.  Bet the formula is very close.



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Motorhomer13


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Try Capt.Tolleys sealer.

U can get it from me

frajen01@bigpond.com



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