Rear window leaking on 179 |
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Pmorris1
Groupie Joined: 14 Nov 2014 Location: Mi. Online Status: Offline Posts: 68 |
Topic: Rear window leaking on 179 Posted: 01 Jul 2016 at 12:25pm |
Has anyone had a problem with there rear window leaking in there 179? Water is coming in on my kitchen counter. Looks like its leaking at the glass where it sets in the rubber
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 01 Jul 2016 at 10:49pm |
Check the screws around the frame. I noticed that several of them in my 179 were loose. Also, the rear window had been caulked, but whoever did it did a lousy job. I recently redid it. Instead of using the "clear" silicone, I got a tube of black silicone and was careful to caulk and clean up around it so that the finished job looks much better. This is a design problem. Forest River is mounting a flat window on a curved surface. Because of the curvature, it is hard to get the seal pulled up tightly all the way around.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Pmorris1
Groupie Joined: 14 Nov 2014 Location: Mi. Online Status: Offline Posts: 68 |
Posted: 01 Jul 2016 at 11:22pm |
Thank you. I will check the screws. Did you just run a bead of caulk around the window frame on the outside? It looks like there is a clear silacone actoss the top and half way down the sides.
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 7:04am |
Yes. I removed the original silicone, which had gaps and holes. Then I cleaned it up with rubbing alcohol. I tightened the screws. The ones at the top right (looking from inside) were the ones that were loose. When looking from the outside, it was evident that the window rubber seal was not pulled in evenly all the way across. I made sure all the screws were tight, then did the silicone caulking. From what I understand, it is best to do as was done and caulk the top and sides but leave the bottom open.
Forest River might have done better to put two windows, one on each side and left the back wall intact rather than putting a flat window on a curved surface. Alternately, they should find a way to make that part of the back wall flat so that the window isn't being mounted to a curved surface. That is, unless they can find a way to make the frame curved to sit against the wall better. |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Pmorris1
Groupie Joined: 14 Nov 2014 Location: Mi. Online Status: Offline Posts: 68 |
Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 5:07pm |
Do you no if there is any type of sealant used in the window cutout before they install the rear window? Or is the silacone around the outside all they use
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 6:36pm |
I think it's just a compressed rubber seal. If I had one leaking out of warranty, I would clean it up and put a nice fat bead of silicone on the outside on both loops of the frame. You have nothing to lose and more often then not, it works great.
What kind of shape is your spoiler seal in? If it's anything like mine, it's pulling away from the roof between the fasteners. The spoiler profile looks like a ruffles potato chip. If so, don't over look the possibility that it's related to your leak. Also, what's the condition of the roof seal where it meets the side walls? Good luck! Have fun!
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Cliff & Raelynn
Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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Pmorris1
Groupie Joined: 14 Nov 2014 Location: Mi. Online Status: Offline Posts: 68 |
Posted: 02 Jul 2016 at 6:49pm |
My 179 is a 2015 just 13 monts old, but out of warranty. Thats the first i have heard about a problem with the spoiler. I better check that. Thanks for your suggestions I appreciate your feed back. Have a nice holiday. Phil
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 03 Jul 2016 at 9:08am |
I don't have a leak, but will check the spoiler also. The sticker by the door states that all seals should be inspected every 90 days. I guess that is part of the checking.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 03 Jul 2016 at 9:11am |
Yes, we have had Podders verify that a breached spoiler seal can result in an inside leak. Presumably through the fastener penetrations and/or the passage way for the brake light leads.
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Cliff & Raelynn
Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4517 |
Posted: 03 Jul 2016 at 6:19pm |
Ditto! should check all the areas on a regular basis.
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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