"The suggestion to use EternaBond tape is a permanent fix. Start at the bottom as if roofing a shingle roof, so that each band of tape overlaps the lower bands as you head toward the crown."
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This sounds as though you are suggesting covering the entire window. I was planning to use Eternabond to just do the edges. Why would you need to cover the window part?
Front Window Leak
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Bonnie McDowell
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Bonnie McDowell
2002 Born Free 24' RB on Ford E450/V10
My first RV - purchased September 2012
2002 Born Free 24' RB on Ford E450/V10
My first RV - purchased September 2012
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jobrien
.....this is going to be an in-house repair.Re: Front Window Leak
I know it has been awhile since I posted on this thread. I finally sealed the window. I was going to do it myself but life got in the way and I never got around to doing it. It was in the shop for inspection and they said they could do it for about $200. 2 1/2 hours labor and 2 tubes of caulk. $230. They had to scrap and clean all the old caulk off.
Knock on wood this will take care of my window leak. If not I can bring it back but it looks like a good job and lets face it.....they guy has caulked a few more RV's then I have. As a matter of fact he showed me a couple of different caulk jobs in the storage lot from owners that did it themselves (and then needed walls and roofs rebuilt) to a job he did 3 years ago that is still holding up.
Knock on wood this will take care of my window leak. If not I can bring it back but it looks like a good job and lets face it.....they guy has caulked a few more RV's then I have. As a matter of fact he showed me a couple of different caulk jobs in the storage lot from owners that did it themselves (and then needed walls and roofs rebuilt) to a job he did 3 years ago that is still holding up.
Matt
1989 26 foot Rear Side Bed
1989 26 foot Rear Side Bed
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Ray
Re: Front Window Leak
Matt
Probably the way to go. I know its tough paying someone when your thinking "I can do that myself and save $$$).
I have started to hire some stuff done also. I used to think if it took me 3 times as long I was still making pretty good money - but that didnt take other things into consideration (which would have cost more $$)
If it makes you feel any better - I did a combination of hiring some, and doing some myself on the window on my old BF, I did have to replace glass also, but I think I ended up with close to $800 or more in it if I remember right.
Heck, as long as you can still afford a 18 pack - what the heck
Good to hear you got it done and off the list.
Ray
Probably the way to go. I know its tough paying someone when your thinking "I can do that myself and save $$$).
I have started to hire some stuff done also. I used to think if it took me 3 times as long I was still making pretty good money - but that didnt take other things into consideration (which would have cost more $$)
If it makes you feel any better - I did a combination of hiring some, and doing some myself on the window on my old BF, I did have to replace glass also, but I think I ended up with close to $800 or more in it if I remember right.
Heck, as long as you can still afford a 18 pack - what the heck
Good to hear you got it done and off the list.
Ray