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Subject Topic: Sterling Elite Searcher window seals Post Reply Post New Topic
10/4/2013 at 1:15pm
 Location: Ayrshire Scotland
 Outfit: Discovery Sport Adria isonzo 613dt
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Hi

I have a water leak coming in two of my side window collecting on the aluminium window sill/frame then runs down inside my van not a good thing.  After further investigation I found the water was sneaking behind the rubber seals at the top corners then running down between the frame and the back of the rubber seal (where the seal pushes into the aluminium frame) then the water collects and seaps out from the seal onto the sill/frame at the bottom. My cure was to cut the rubber at the joint then push the rubber firmly into the frame all the way round which left me with a 2" gap at the joint, so the problem is the rubber is too short for the frame and not water tight.

I have been to the swift agent but not much help there, they have not had or herd of this problem, has anybody else had this problem? they cannot supply me with a new rubber seal either, can anybody help me with a part number for a new seal or point me in the right direction?

The van is a 2008 Sterling Elite Searcher twin axle fixed bed.  

cheers

Wullie.



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10/4/2013 at 3:39pm
 Location: Plymouth Devon
 Outfit: Swift Escape Motorhome
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http://www.sealsdirect.co.uk/shopping.asp?intDepartmentId=8

http://www.leisureshopdirect.com/caravan/ventilation/window_rubber_seal.aspx

These might help you find what you are looking for , good luck



11/4/2013 at 11:27am
 Location: Ayrshire Scotland
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11/4/2013 at 11:28am
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Thanks tedthe bear I will check these out

cheers 17



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11/4/2013 at 11:44pm
 Location: NW of Glasgow
 Outfit: Sterling Searcher 2008 Volvo XC90
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I would also suggest seals direct.

Swift do not sell direct to the public, but a dealer would be able to order a seal for you if you cannot source it elsewhere.

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12/4/2013 at 12:10pm
 Location: Ayrshire Scotland
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Hi

Thanks for all your help I can get the correct seal from http://www.miriad-products.com in 5mtr lengths, I will let you all no how I get on thanks again

Wullie



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