Water leak in rear of 2014 Escape 5.0 TA

[D&R_SC]

Been in some heavy rain in SC, but no leaks from upper tail lights since taking Donna's advise and duct-taping their tops. Still waiting for stretch of warm/dry weather to ProFlexRV them, maybe in March in AZ.
Good luck Afl. Not going to Sebring this year, looking for a house in SC instead.
David

[CoolCampingKid]

Originally Posted by D&R_MA

Been in some heavy rain in SC, but no leaks from upper tail lights since taking Donna's advise and duct-taping their tops. Still waiting for stretch of warm/dry weather to ProFlexRV them, maybe in March in AZ.
Good luck Afl. Not going to Sebring this year, looking for a house in SC instead.
David

David, my 5.0 has the same lights. They were bowing out in the middle as well. Also one of the sealed lights had condensation inside and not all the LED's inside were working and it had condensation. I drilled 1/8 holes (mentioned in previous posts) in the center at the bottom of the light. I also removed all three lights, cleaned the fiberglass of the original sealant (ETI uses Pro-Flex) and I used acetone (at one time suggested by Reece at ETI) to clean the shell of the Escape so the new Pro-flex will stick. I put sealant around the hole for the wires and the screws, then (as mentioned before used stainless steel new screws) sealed the top and sides of the light (leave a little open at the bottom to help drain water if it gets behind the light again). I was going to order new ones but hey the ones I had were,already pre-warped. And yes the lower lights did not warp and yes they made the change on these lights because of this issue. Best of luck! Bill

[Steve Clark]

Originally Posted by escape artist

Hi: Donna D... Don't tell me how you know that!!! One in this "White house" is a leaker. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

Yes! When washing our 21 this fall, I noticed one of the three upper rear tail lights was separating in the middle. Just to be safe, I cleaned and applied a new bead of pro flex to the tops of each. Came out very neat. I don’t think the surface is perfectly flat and a separation is hard to avoid over time.

[cpaharley2008]

Hey Alf,
Serves you right, if you had stayed home you would have not had any issues with the liquid snow, enjoy the warmth, we are getting more of the white stuff over the next week....spring can't be here soon enough.