Thanks everyone. I think I will start with the window gasket as I'm willing to bet it's 30 odd years old.
This thread was suggested in an earlier post:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f456...ls-107690.html
I notice there that on his front windows the gasket is attached to the window opening (frame) rather than the operable window itself. My gasket attached to the operable window so I'm guessing either mine is wrong, or Airstream changed their design for a reason (maybe it leaked
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