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05-08-2017, 10:21 AM
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#81
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kountrykamper
This could be an issue if these drain tracks ever became plugged with debris.
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A good reminder to check this once in a why to ensure there is no blockage.
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05-08-2017, 11:47 AM
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#82
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
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I just cleaned mine last week when inspecting for leaks, a small risk broom seemed to work, even an old toothbrush could be used.
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05-11-2017, 10:22 AM
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#83
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: ,, Oklahoma
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My leak is no the same as described by Reace. On my leak, water is not running inside the window pane, the water is not getting past the perimeter seal between the glass and the window frame. The circled area in gasket/hand photo, that is fine.
In the photo, the arrow is the water going down this area on the back of the gasket to the metal. Squeazing out between here and the ALU metal of the frame in photo of the window shown, but looking up, both back windows. I picked my trailer up 4 weeks ago. I Appreciate all the help
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05-11-2017, 10:26 AM
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#84
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
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gocamp,
sounds like your issue is the window itself, not the installation?
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05-11-2017, 06:10 PM
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#85
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Galesville, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2017 21 "Blue II" & 2017 Highlander XLE (previously 2010 17B "Blue" & 2008 Tacoma)
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gocamp, I'd contact Reace and I imagine he'll set you up for a replacement window install at somewhere near you.
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07-23-2017, 08:18 AM
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#86
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: West Coast, Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gocamp
My leak is no the same as described by Reace. On my leak, water is not running inside the window pane, the water is not getting past the perimeter seal between the glass and the window frame. The circled area in gasket/hand photo, that is fine.
In the photo, the arrow is the water going down this area on the back of the gasket to the metal. Squeazing out between here and the ALU metal of the frame in photo of the window shown, but looking up, both back windows. I picked my trailer up 4 weeks ago. I Appreciate all the help
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Gocamp, did you have the window repaired or replaced?
I ran water over all our windows back when this was going on and did not see any leaks.
Unfortunately I must not have hit the magic spot as I do have one in the rear passenger side dual window. I have looked at the rubber gaskets and the seals and do not see anything obvious where water could come in.
Here is where the water is leaking into the trailer. Was that where your leak was coming in? I would have send you a note but you must have that disabled.
I have sent a note to escape but am hoping this is something that sealant can handle.
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07-23-2017, 09:25 AM
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#87
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Westcliffe, Colorado
Trailer: 2010 EggCamper (#083); 2017 Escape 21 (#053); 2016 F-150 5.0L FX4
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It seems the rust developing on those inside screw heads merits attention, too.
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07-23-2017, 09:47 AM
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#88
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Quote:
Originally Posted by War Eagle
It seems the rust developing on those inside screw heads merits attention, too.
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That is where the water is dripping in. One very rusty screw and the ones on either side of it slightly rusty.
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07-23-2017, 09:54 AM
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#89
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Thomas not BVI., Ontario
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0TA / 2016 Ram Eco Diesel 4X4
Posts: 8,038
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wetzk
That is where the water is dripping in. One very rusty screw and the ones on either side of it slightly rusty.
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Hi: wetzk... Did you check the exterior drain holes where the water gets out? They are small and can plug up fast. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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07-23-2017, 10:01 AM
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#90
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Location: West Coast, Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by escape artist
Hi: wetzk... Did you check the exterior drain holes where the water gets out? They are small and can plug up fast. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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2nd generation Awning style. The only window on ours that has the drain holes is the front non opening one.
gocamp described a very similar problem so hopefully they had it resolved and will notice this has gone active again.
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07-23-2017, 02:52 PM
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#91
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: North of Danbury, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2018 Escape 21C
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We have several acquaintances who own fairly new conventional 5th wheel trailers ( 1 to 3 years old -- Different mfgs.)
All have frameless windows and all have windows that leak.
The problem seems more prevalent when driving / towing in the rain .
Whether the problem is caused by the inherent design of window or improper installation is not the trailer owners real concern , ending the leak is.
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09-04-2018, 04:12 PM
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#92
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Paonia, Colorado
Trailer: 2018 Escape 17B
Posts: 147
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Hello and Yes I have a leaking problem on our 17B back double windows. The water comes in and gets the cushions wet on the driver's side in the back. Rease is going to send me new stuff to put on, but we are heading out to the Colorado woods for 4 days and its 40% chance of rain. Which, in the high country, means a soaking. I put some duct tape on the top of the window where they come together but not not sure of that location as correct. I read where someone else saw a tiny gap when viewed from inside. I can also see a tiny gap on either side of the bottom separating strip of Al between the two windows and wonder if water is getting up inside that way. I put duct tape over it but don't know if it will hold or not.
I hope some one has some help before we head out Thursday (extremely early in the morning).
Thanks
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09-04-2018, 05:47 PM
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#93
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
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I believe ETI is installing some vinyl strips covering along the window tops, over the hinge portion. So a piece of tape there should perform the same function until you receive the strips from the factory.
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09-04-2018, 06:03 PM
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#94
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
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And paint thinner will remove the adhesive goop that is left when you remove the tape. Don't leave it there too long.
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09-04-2018, 06:11 PM
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#95
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: West Coast, Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
I believe ETI is installing some vinyl strips covering along the window tops, over the hinge portion. So a piece of tape there should perform the same function until you receive the strips from the factory.
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Are they sending us strips?
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09-04-2018, 06:31 PM
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#96
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Location: Central, Pennsylvania
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wetzk
Are they sending us strips?
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You need to ask them that question......
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