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Message posted by Pickled Onion07/12/2021 at 12:11pm
Outfit: Bailey Burgundy S7 Honda CR-V IV Location: Near Alton Towers N. Staffs.
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Hi AnKa and welcome to the forum.
Yes, each profile underneath will be different due to design and moulding shape, also, not every 'damp corner' problem will be caused by the same issue, and if could indeed be multiple causes. However, the basic thing to keep in mind is what is the most likely cause, which one is worst, and rectify them one at a time. This is not meant to be a fix all-solution, just one of many.
In my particular case, the awning rail and screws were fine, no cracks in the ABS, no water ingress from any door seal and no hertzim insert problem so I deduced it must be getting wet by rainwater rolling down the ABS back panel and wetting the ply. In fact, on inspection there were places where there was absolutely nothing to prevent it. To this end I decided it needed something that would cause the water to drip off harmlessly before getting to the plywood floor.
The 90 degree plastic trim fitted my particular criteria, it would leave a vertical edge that shedded the rainwater, plus a way to mount it. I chose to slip the horizontal edge between the back panel and the ply. I used non hadening sealant (Soudal RV61 or similar) to both stick it in place and seal the joint between it and the back panel.
As said, each case will need adjustments depending on the circumstances whatever they may be. Don't forget the side parts of the panel as the come around the corners, not just at the back. If the inside is also wet, is it a cracked shower tray or similar?
Dave.
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