Rain getting in!

[gator.bigfoot]

Originally Posted by badkat

Our back storage compartment is getting wet after a rain. I tore out the carpet and pad it was so soaked. After another rain more wet wood. The only thing I know to do is replace the gasket. Anyone else have this problem?



Kat

I had the same problem. It was a pin hole leak in the caulking around the outside bezel. I removed the old caulk and re-caulked and it's been dry since. I removed all the carpet inside and replaced with a gym mat that interlocks. Works well no issues since.

[Ravenquest]

Airstream leaks are deceiving! I had the same problem and thought it was the door seal also. After a lot of testing and searching, removing and resealing the rear window, removing and resealing the clearance lights - I found the rain/water was coming through rivets and seams above the window and running down the inside skin. Had to replace part of the floor because of the leak. The leak only stopped after sealing all the seams and rivets in the roof. Looks like crap but doesn't leak!

[badkat]

My compartment was soaked. i am replacing the gaskets and the outside caulk
if I can figure out what kind of caulk.

[BigSxyWhtGuy]

Here you go. Good luck.

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[ROBERT CROSS]

Here I go .....went.

POI...used 'went' on the roof vents, antenna's, skylight, black tank vent 7yrs ago. SFSG

Bob
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[badkat]

Sorry I have been off line for a bit. We had a down pour of rain last night. I believe I know where it is coming from....yes THE BUMPER! Need to find some black caulk for my rubber bumper. Also maybe some silver around the edge of the aluminum!

[badkat]

Seems to be when sitting still!

[badkat]

The spot that gets the water the most is where water puddles on the bumper. No walls or ceiling dampness. After the rain last night a puddle was in the compartment close where the bumper was still damp. Do they make a rubber black caulk?

[BigSxyWhtGuy]

Same stuff, different color. Never used the black though, only the silver used here.

https://amzn.to/3xdJvGw

[ROBERT CROSS]

What we did here...before I found the 3M stuff.



Bob
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POI...it's not so much what you use it's that you use it. This was 11yrs ago.