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 hi my name is janet

 my 20 year old abby lincon van has developed water ingress.this happened i think when the snow pushed the side light cover off and the water has run down the wires.the damp is just above the side seating .being 50 severel yrs of age and determind my lovely abbey will be mended any advice would be very much welcome.thank you.

    janet

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Hi Janet , have a look at my website and the Fixed it Club members websites , they should give you a good insight in how to go about things http://www.1carpc.co.uk/wcdr/ , once you've had a look do come back and ask as many questions as you like , i'm sure the fixed it club members will be able to offer you advice .

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 hi all thank you peter i have duct tapped all the trims and the awning rails untill it stops pouring with rain.got the sealant ready for then. heater on in the van to hopefully dry it out a bit and dehimidifier in on way to me.More damp has appeared around the door gona enjoy pulling it all to bits just hope i can get it back together lol but the fixed it forum has really helped me realise it can be done with time and effert and of course good advice thank you

 janet

I think the good news is that you know where the water is coming in.

I have a 22 yr old Compass Rallye that has regular leaks, and water ingress's each winter, that I have to keep on top of. (Old 'Rusty' we call her - Bless), the hard part is working out where it's coming in.

A combination of mastic on a roll, silkaflex, and a fan heater has done me proud.

My advice is the 'bit by bit method' ....

1) Dry with heater

2) Seal where water is coming in

3) Wait for rain

4) Check for further ingress

5) Go back to step 1 and repeat until dry.

Good luck.

 Hi rouses

 I am so happy that i am not the only one to give my van a name my abbey is my pride and joy i live for my trips away with her.she is drying out nicely now duct tape working well and the dehumidifier is only drawing small quantity of water out .every time it rains i go around the van like a thing possesed checking for more damp but thankfully the duct tape is doing a good job.i amm so glad i found this site and such helpfull people