Good day

[ronald b. kazi]

Arch-

How did you solve the leak over the entrance door. I think mine is leaking
in anticipation of the Niagra Falls Ralley coming up. The drip rail has a
1/16 inch gap to the body, that is first, but the top of the door? What did
you do?

Ron and Julie

> GMCers
>
> Well, over all I had a good day. We had over an inch of rain today and
> I have finally defeated the leak over the entrance door--no water today.
> I still have a small leak behind the reefer but it is much smaller than it
> was 2 days ago so I am winning. I still have a small leak where the
> cockpit slider windows meet the center post. ANY THOUGHTS?
> At least it is much better than it was. Before it would fill the ashtrays.
> Could not let that happen to Jim's new ashtrays.
>
> Take Care
> Arch 76 GB IL

 

[ronald b. kazi]

Thanks, I will give it a try.

Ron and Julie

> In a message dated 05/09/2000 9:18:30 PM Central Daylight Time,

>
> > How did you solve the leak over the entrance door. I think mine is leaking
> > in anticipation of the Niagra Falls Ralley coming up. The drip rail has a
> > 1/16 inch gap to the body, that is first, but the top of the door? What
> did
> >
> Ron
>
> First a long time ago I used C-10 caulk along the top of the rail. It is a
> self
> leveling caulk which means it runs into cracks. It is an RV caulk so your
> local dealer should know of it. Mine told me about it for my SOB and it
> sure solved that problem. I had to go back twice on the GMC along the rails
> because it ran so well into the cracks that it gaped open in several places.
> After filling in the gaps all leaks stopped. As for the door I bought a new
> door gasket from Gateway. Well, you can do this a lot cheaper with
> some 1 inch wide weather seal closed cell foam---thats all it is. The
> problem was it still leaked across the top. Looking at the seal it was easy
> to see that there was not an indent along the entire top of the door. So it
> was not sealing near the opening side. I then bought some closed cell
> foam weather stripping by Storm King that had 3 ridges on it. I mounted this
> on the body as opposed to the door. I can now see the ridges in the
> foam on the door so I can tell that they are sealing. If all of this is clear
> as mud you all just holler and I will put up pics for all to see.
>
> Take Care
> Arch

 

[ronald b. kazi]

Mine has a bit more than a hairline crack. I will probably remove the drip rail,
put two or three tubes of caulk on it and put it back.

Ron and Julie

> In a message dated 05/09/2000 9:45:09 PM Central Daylight Time, Gcbr

>
> > How did you solve the leak over the entrance door. I think mine is
> leaking
> > in anticipation of the Niagra Falls Ralley coming up. The drip rail has a
> > 1/16 inch gap to the body, that is first, but the top of the door? What
> did
> > >>
> Don't overlook the underside of the drip rail. I had a bad leak over the
> kitchen counter when we had a hard blowing rain on that side of the coach.
> The water was running off the top and flowing over the drip rail. The wind
> was blowing it up under the rain where it wasn't sealed and leaking inside.
> There was only about 12 inches that wasn't sealed and it took good eyes and a
> strong light to see it.
> Justin

 

[marlene meineken]

Correct me if I am wrong but I believe that if you ruin the drip rail in
removel it is one piece that is not replaceable as it not available
anywhere.
Marlene

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> In a message dated 05/10/2000 4:54:43 PM Central Daylight Time,

>
> > Mine has a bit more than a hairline crack. I will probably remove the
drip
> > rail,
> > put two or three tubes of caulk on it and put it back.
> >
> Ron
>
> GOOD LUCK! I busted 3 impact wrench bits and gave up. Got all of 5
> screws out I think.
>
> Take Care
> Arch
>

 

[ronald b. kazi]

The piece I am refering to is a 2-1/2 foot long piece of sheetmetal bent into
an "L". It sits above the door and sends water to either side so that it
doesnt flow down onto the top of the door. I dont know if it is original.
Mine has a space between it and the coach and water runs down, into the space
between the door and the door frame. The weatherstripping is in bad shape and
I plan to do what Arch suggested and replace it with hardware store stuff.

Ron and Julie

> Correct me if I am wrong but I believe that if you ruin the drip rail in
> removel it is one piece that is not replaceable as it not available
> anywhere.
> Marlene
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From:
> To:
> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 3:03 PM
> Subject: Re: GMC: Good day
>
> > In a message dated 05/10/2000 4:54:43 PM Central Daylight Time,

> >
> > > Mine has a bit more than a hairline crack. I will probably remove the
> drip
> > > rail,
> > > put two or three tubes of caulk on it and put it back.
> > >
> > Ron
> >
> > GOOD LUCK! I busted 3 impact wrench bits and gave up. Got all of 5
> > screws out I think.
> >
> > Take Care
> > Arch
> >

 

[john wright]

I had the same problem when I did my interior this winter and spring. I
just cleaned the area up real good and dried it out then put a good
layer of RTV silicone on either side of the area and along the underside
of the window. Stopped all my leaks.

>
> GMCers
>
> Well, over all I had a good day. We had over an inch of rain today and
> I have finally defeated the leak over the entrance door--no water today.
> I still have a small leak behind the reefer but it is much smaller than it
> was 2 days ago so I am winning. I still have a small leak where the
> cockpit slider windows meet the center post. ANY THOUGHTS?
> At least it is much better than it was. Before it would fill the ashtrays.
> Could not let that happen to Jim's new ashtrays.
>
> Take Care
> Arch 76 GB IL

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J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLakers
77 Eleganza II
Michigan