Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 11-17-2020, 10:40 AM   #1
Rivet Master
 
Re-Pete's Avatar

 
1992 29' Excella
Virginia Beach , Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 747
Interior Question Concerning Exterior Leak

I'm looking for advice on sealing a dream on the inside of the 92 Excella in rebuilding. The good news is I've found very few leaks and I've solved almost all of the ones I found. There is one that's a bit persistent so it's time to ask for help.

The leak is coming from the seam on the curbside of the front dome. I've sealed the deal from the outside using Aluminum Parbond. I've used it very successfully for several small leaks. In this case, since using the Parbond on the outside seam, the leak only seems to occur during heavy rain. For instance we just had about 4.5 inches over a two day period. It produced a miniscule amount off water, but I'll feel better when there is none.

There is a knife blade thin gap on the inside seam where I believe the leak originates. I'm wondering if there is a syringe injection sealant out there?

Obviously, I'm a bit anal, but I'd love hearing suggestions concerning products, techniques, etc, and what other restorers have done.

The leak seems to originate inside the seam between rivers 19 and 20 in the third picture. Click image for larger version

Name:	PXL_20201117_164637204.jpeg
Views:	40
Size:	60.3 KB
ID:	383418Click image for larger version

Name:	PXL_20201117_164616647.jpeg
Views:	35
Size:	64.9 KB
ID:	383419Click image for larger version

Name:	PXL_20201117_164608826.jpeg
Views:	38
Size:	64.2 KB
ID:	383420
__________________
Pete
Virginia Beach, VA
1992 29' Excella Classic
TV 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
Mega Cab Diesel 4x4
Re-Pete is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-17-2020, 11:23 AM   #2
Rivet Master
 
crispyboy's Avatar
 
1994 30' Excella
alexandria , Kentucky
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,321
Images: 3
I assume you dug out the old caulk both inside and outside as much as possible before applying the parbond?
I have always seen the interior seems slathered in Vulkem or Sikaflex.
Did you try Captain Tolley's Creeping Crack Cure? You could put some of this on all the exterior rivets in this area and along the seam.
__________________
Steve, Christy, Anna and Phoebe (Border Collie)
1994 Classic 30'11" Excella - rear twin
2009 Dodge 2500, 6 Speed Auto, CTD, Quad Cab, Short Bed
Hensley Arrow hitch with adjustable stinger
WBCCI # 3072
crispyboy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-17-2020, 12:47 PM   #3
CRH
Rivet Master
 
1995 25' Excella
xxxxx , xxxxxx
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 2,351
I would also try Captain Tolleys. Apply it over and over until it quits disappearing in the seam. After it stops, I would put Parabond on the seam. For places like that, I put a tiny bead on the seam and immediately wipe it with a mineral spirits soaked cloth. You will push some Parabond in the seam while wiping off the excess for a clean look.
CRH is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-17-2020, 01:11 PM   #4
Rivet Master
 
Re-Pete's Avatar

 
1992 29' Excella
Virginia Beach , Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 747
Quote:
Originally Posted by crispyboy View Post
I assume you dug out the old caulk both inside and outside as much as possible before applying the parbond?
I have always seen the interior seems slathered in Vulkem or Sikaflex.
Did you try Captain Tolley's Creeping Crack Cure? You could put some of this on all the exterior rivets in this area and along the seam.
Quote:
Originally Posted by CRH View Post
I would also try Captain Tolleys. Apply it over and over until it quits disappearing in the seam. After it stops, I would put Parabond on the seam. For places like that, I put a tiny bead on the seam and immediately wipe it with a mineral spirits soaked cloth. You will push some Parabond in the seam while wiping off the excess for a clean look.

Thanks folks,
Captain Tolley's! Pretty sure I've heard of this through the forums before, but it had completely left my head. Which makes sense, because it actually seems to have more leaks than the Excella.

Anyway, yes I did dig out all of the caulk from both sides before I did the Parbond on the exterior. I'm re-caulking the interior seams, rivets and windows (as AS did) as I confirm they are fine. I'll look up Captain Tolley's and order some today. I like the mineral spirit idea also. It's what I've been using to clean up anyway.
__________________
Pete
Virginia Beach, VA
1992 29' Excella Classic
TV 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
Mega Cab Diesel 4x4
Re-Pete is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Question concerning 7-way connector and cord Re-Pete General Repair Forum 5 10-03-2018 11:26 PM
info concerning Nokian Rotiva 235/75/15 light truck tire Milo1952 Tires 19 01-25-2018 10:24 AM
Question concerning solar vs shore power cdanj Generators & Solar Power 10 02-02-2017 11:29 AM
Question concerning H20 airjeff Fresh Water Systems 12 01-21-2017 09:09 AM
New Insight concerning Batteries/Chargers/Boondocking Sal2 Boondocking 56 04-06-2015 03:08 AM


Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:31 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.