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Subject Topic: Front window not sealing on top edge
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01/9/2011 at 5:25pm
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Hi There

We have a 2006 Sprite Major6 and found on holiday in France this year the front window leaking at the top.

On investigation the front window seal (it is a large, single window) looks all fine but I found the window glass is not actually touching the seal at one point at the top, i.e. just where the water is coming in.

I could even slide a finger in the gap for about 6 inches along the top of the window between the seal but it is sealing fine everywhere else on the seal around the window.

I seem to recall stacks of issues with the large windows, could it be the window has warped to some degree at that point??? Possibly in the heat??? I'm not convinced a new seal with do the trick as it looks fine and perfectly straight accross the top of the window but guess it could be a local problem.

Any thoughts would be very much appreciated as I work out next steps!.

Chris

 



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01/9/2011 at 6:23pm
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Open the window right up & spray all around the rubber seal with silicone spray(a non oil based lubricant for rubber & plastics). Find it on the shelf at Halfords with the WD40 cans etc. This should soften & plump out the rubber a bit & may do the trick. It is a good idea to treat caravan window seals thus, twice a yr.


01/9/2011 at 7:29pm
 Location: Halifax West Yorkshire
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Hope its not the same problem that we have in our Bailey with the cracks in the panal above the front window in the centre because its going to cast a fortune to repair ours I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you and hope you get it sorted. Ian


01/9/2011 at 8:03pm
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Had a similar problem on the rear window of our motorhome. Had to have the window seal replaced (done under guarantee)


01/9/2011 at 11:20pm
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Just a thought..have you jacked up the stedie at that side to much and has been left for a time ? This might cause distortion.

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