Near side roof window leaking

Can someone tell me who would supply the rubber seal that goes round the hi-top nearside window.
I recently purchased my AS knowing it had had a leak, the seller told me they thought they'd fixed it, but last weekend I certainly found out that it hasn't been fixed... water poured in!

I need to get it fixed... what is the approx price for the removal and refitting of a window. I have a caravan/servicing/repair company nearby and was thinking that they may be able to do it as its a specialised thing.

I also notice that the little screw that tightens/holds the window in the open position is missing on the off-side hi-top window... where would I get one of those?

Any advice? ... many thanks, from an otherwise proud A-S owner!
Teresa

Teresa,

The first thing to do is to try and establish exactly where the water is coming in!

Assuming that the window is one that opens then the sources are:

1. Between the roof and the main frame seal. This usually involves removing, re-caulking and replacing the main-frame but you can occasionally get by with a bead of a mastic like Sikaflex around the edge of the frame.

2. Between the main frame and the window seal. This usually involves removing and replacing the seal itself. However, it may sometimes be cured by clamping the window a bit tighter so check for wear on the slanty bits that pull the window in. (This doesn't apply if the window is "fixed".

3. Between the window and the window seal. This can often be cured by removing the seal from the window and re-caulking with a bead of mastic before replacement; otherwise you will need a new window seal.

4. Past the screws that hold the main frame in place. This can be cured by either removing and replacing the screws with a bit of mastic attached. If they are too rusty to remove then putting a dab of Araldite Rapide on them and holding it in place with a bit of insulation tape may do the trick.

Finally, be very wary of someone who tells you that whatever it is is "irreparable" and that you need a totally new window. The chances are that you don't so go and get a second opinion.

Hope this helps.

Best regards,

Ian

PS

Don't know where you would get the little bolt that is missing; but it is exactly that and fragile as well! I broke one of mine so I just got a small bolt (I think it is 4mm on mine) and added a blob of "plastic putty" on the end so that I can grip it. "Bingo" replacement for pennies!

Teresa Cambell wrote:Can someone tell me who would supply the rubber seal that goes round the hi-top nearside window.
Any advice? ... many thanks, from an otherwise proud A-S owner!
Teresa

Hi Teresa,

I need to check .......

but I think replaced the rubber seal around my hi-top windows from this company,

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Ref HZ110 Window frame finishing trim (£1.20 per m)

Hi Teresa, My previous owner said the same thing!!! Despite attempts by me both my side windows still leaked. I booked the van in with Autosleepers!
I stayed on their car park last thursday night and at 7.30am Friday they took my Trident in, removed and resealed both windows, replaced the rubber seals and installed a complete new roof vent for £330.00. (complete by 10.00am)
Its a lot of money but I am very very happy!!! : ) (Autosleepers service and repairs nice people to deal with!!!) Cheers Peter.