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We have a friend who has a caravan which we share and help look after now and again. This year there has been a small problem where a gap has developed in the guttering above the groove where the awning feeds in.

I have tried to seal this with a tape now that the awning is down but feel this will only perhaps last the winter and without the awning the gap does not really matter. Looking at the rest of the guttering/joints I feel it would be better to try and perhaps put a fibreglass band all along the guttering on both sides to make sure that there is no posibility of water seeping into the van through or around this joint.

Anyone had this problem and solved it? We are both very new to caravaning.

John

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Front Body to Roof , Rail reseal. Plus lower front awning rails , reseal

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Hi John , it does sound to me like the awning rail is pulling away from the body of the caravan , this is because the mastic & screws holding the rail are no longer doing their job , can you send me or post it on here a picture of the gap .
If i'm right you need to reseal the awning rail before water starts to get into the caravan ( see links above ) , i would not recommend using fibre glass for resealing .
One thing i think doesn't help awning rails to remain sealed is when people over tighten there awnings when setting up , although awnings shouldn't be flapping about, some on caravan sites do look bow string tight .

atb

Wizard