Exterior hatch leak?

[Treblemaker]

We found that the inside of our exterior hatch front drivers side is a little damp right by the hatch door in our 21, and a towel just inside was wet. We have been out 2 months, some cold and hot weather mixed, a bit of rain and wind last night. All water connections to HWH etc., are fine. Has anyone experienced a leak in their hatch door area? The gasket seems fine but may be wearing out-ours is a 2015, The back exterior hatch is dry. Ideas? Thoughts? Thanks!

[BobG]

Originally Posted by Treblemaker

We found that the inside of our exterior hatch front drivers side is a little damp right by the hatch door in our 21, and a towel just inside was wet.

There are other threads that talk about this. Might be hard to find so I will mention what I did about the same issue. I replaced the rubber seal and then turned the catch around on the lock so it pulls the door shut tighter. This was suggested by someone and I followed their fix. It worked for me.

[Treblemaker]

Thank you! I did try a search but couldn’t find anything. Where did you get the replacement seal? We will try this and turn the catch around!

[BobG]

Originally Posted by Treblemaker

Where did you get the replacement seal?

I went to the local hardware store down the street and bought a package of weather seal. They had weather seal of different qualities hanging on the display case in order of quality.

I don't know which one I bought. I think it was very close to the same width as what was on the trailer. Then I removed the old seal, cleaned the fiberglass with soap and water and then alcohol before sticking the new self sticking seal to the fiberglass.

[Treblemaker]

Great! Thank you very much!