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92landyacht · 12-18-2012, 07:00 AM

I'd spray down the area around the skylight with water to verify your theory before going to all the trouble of removing the skylight. If you applied the Eternabond correctly around the skylight I think it unlikely that it is the source of your problem. How long does it take to see the leak after it rains?

As for how to remove the Eternabond tape, the best way I've found is to use an Xacto knife and slowly peel back the tape while cutting the adhesive as close to the surface as possible. Adding heat helps as well, but I'd be concerned about melting the skylight since it does take a fair amount of heat to de-bond the tape. Once you've removed as much of the tape as possible I then use acetone to remove the adhesive residue.

wvabeer · 12-18-2012, 07:44 AM

there are places around the sky lit that I don't believe the eturnabond stuck to the old adhesive caulk. I had though I would need to replace it at a later date when I Sealed it in for the winter

gloran · 12-18-2012, 04:40 PM

Looks like a newer AC unit was installed. I would check the seal around that. Its the next closest penetration to your leak, also double check all your eternabond edges in that area. FYI the January issue of MotorHome mag. has a step by step article on AC removal.

wvabeer · 01-14-2013, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gloran

Looks like a newer AC unit was installed. I would check the seal around that. Its the next closest penetration to your leak, also double check all your eternabond edges in that area. FYI the January issue of MotorHome mag. has a step by step article on AC removal.

I took a look at the front ac and it is dry and no water stains. I have it all covered up till the weather get better. Any help on where to get a replacement skylight and the best way to seal one in would be appreciated.

Paul Dobbin · 01-16-2013, 06:37 PM

Had our out in the rain today, no leaks. Tomorrow we get snow and think maybe we should head for Florida for a few weeks. Now I sorry I disabled the dash heater!

wvabeer · 02-28-2013, 05:13 AM

Now I find the bathroom fan/vent leaking at the roof. the one I sealed down with eturnabond. I just ordered a new fantastic fan. I hope there are no more leaks.

wvabeer · 02-28-2013, 09:12 AM

I wish I had bought this thing in the summer, these problems would have been so much easier.

eljay · 02-28-2013, 11:12 AM

Sure it would be easier but at least you are finding them! I hang out in my old leaky trailer in the rain and melting snow looking for the not so obvious leaks. I have a pretty good idea of ALL that needs to be sealed. Once this 20+ inches of snow melts and the temps come up I'll be lost on the roof for a while. It will take some doing to remove all of the old adhesives and goos that have been used previously.

wvabeer · 02-28-2013, 01:11 PM

I found a brush (not stiff wire) on a drill helps a bunch getting the old off.

wvabeer · 02-28-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by masseyfarm

If you have a crack in the corner of a skylight, or leak anywhere else on that roof, the water may travel down the roof to sidewall joint and drip out at the front or rear cap. Sure is an annoying task looking for leaks that may not show up for hours after a rainfall.

Dave

and you can only fix them 1 at a time.

wvabeer · 03-09-2013, 06:18 PM

I wonder why this dude leaked? Every screw was rusted away except two
And after replacement of both fan/vents.

wvabeer · 03-13-2013, 03:42 PM

all I can say so far is,"No news is good news"

eljay · 03-13-2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wvabeer

all I can say so far is,"No news is good news"

But has it rained???

wvabeer · 03-14-2013, 05:24 AM

Yes it has, and a pretty good one too.

wvabeer · 03-17-2013, 04:30 PM

Well we have had lots of rain and snow and I can say I appear to be leak free. I just want to say these leaks can venture anywhere, I had leaks in one place inside to come from at a place far away from the roof leak point. All I can say, look everywhere.

eljay · 03-17-2013, 05:25 PM

Whooohooo! I'm waiting for the weather to cooperate so I can start sealing the seams and vents. (Not necessarily in that order) Identification of the potentials is the first step. Accumulating the necessary materials was the second. Waiting for warmer temps is the third...

wvabeer · 03-17-2013, 05:34 PM

go for the vents and skylites first

wvabeer · 03-25-2013, 05:56 PM

THEY'RE BACK!!! at both rear corner cabinettes.I am very disappointed in Eturnabond .

masseyfarm · 03-25-2013, 06:06 PM

If the Eternabond has failed,(lifted) it is readily noticeable with a quick inspection. Just remove the failed area and clean again before patching. Installation of Eternabond is only as good as the cleaning job before installation. I check mine regularly for any sign of a bubble under the tape.
If the tape looks good, then your leak is somewhere else. Sewer vent, etc.

Dave

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Originally Posted by wvabeer

THEY'RE BACK!!! at both rear corner cabinettes.I am very disappointed in Eturnabond .

92landyacht · 03-26-2013, 06:46 AM

I agree with Dave. I wouldn't blame the Eternabond tape. Many, including myself, have had great success with it. If there is ANY silicone residue or other containment between the Eternabond tape and the surface it will not adhere. In my case I found that the PO had used silicone in spotty areas around vents and skylights. Each time I had an adherence issue it was always related to this. Cleaning with acetone just seems to spread the silicone around. It takes a good cleaning with TSP to get the residue off. If the tape is sticking then the seal is good. Water can not penetrate a good Eternabond seal.

Try to locate the source of the leak by using a hose and directing water at areas on a dry day. Soak an area and let it sit for a few hours before you check for leaks in another area. Check all areas that you've used the Eternabond tape and look for lifted areas. If you don't find any, then start to suspect areas that you didn't use the tape on, like AC openings.