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Subject Topic: 1993 Bailey Avallon front locker leaking Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonRik76
22/7/2014 at 4:24pm
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Hi, just wonder if anyone has a possible fix for a leaking front locker on my 1993 Bailey Avallon. Just come back from a 6 day break and on one night the heavens opened and on inspection the following morning found a lot of water within the front locker, tried tightening the locks and did a hosepipe test but no joy. My concern is that the floor of the locker is wood and has already started to rot so was hoping to solve the leak and hopefully repair the floor.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Richard


Persontrog100
22/7/2014 at 9:39pm
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i would drill some holes in it to let any water that gets in run out.. seal around the holes.. my front locker is open at the bottom..

if the wood isnt too rotten drill a few small holes (not right through) and pour wood hardener in..

trog


PersonRik76
22/7/2014 at 10:03pm
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Cheers will give that a bash will at least help draining. So are front lockers prone to leaking then.

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Richard


PersonJesscar
22/7/2014 at 11:00pm
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Yes it's not uncommon to have a front locker let water in.

Our locker had a small plywood floor that was completely knackered after 20 years. It's got a new bit of plywood in now and I'm not expecting to have to replace it again :-)


Personjeff juke
22/7/2014 at 11:22pm
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You actually need a new seal by the sound of it for the door.One can be had here just measure the old seal and add a wee bit on.Match your seal here.. Seals direct

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PersonJesscar
23/7/2014 at 12:02am
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Maybe the bailey Avalon has a seal. I don't think my front locker lid ever had a seal, it doesn't even have hinges. I only keep waterproof things in there.

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Persontrog100
23/7/2014 at 12:15am
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my front gas locker floor is fibre glass and completely open at the front.. the large door on mine certainly isnt water tight.. its not meant to be..

make sure there is plenty of drain holes and in the lower points.. whatever gets in will then run straight out..

if the floor is basically in one piece you could buy a tin of P40 fibre glass filler and skim the wood with it..

trog


PersonRik76
23/7/2014 at 8:25am
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Mine is just the same no hinges just 2 metal plates that slide in it does have a seal but obviously doesn't fit tight enough. Think I'll resign to the fact that it's going to leak no matter what but drill extra drain holes and coat the floor in some sort of waterproof substance to stop any further damage or maybe even replace the floor with pvc or new ply and treat it.Thanks for all the great advice.



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