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Hi first post. I have had this van for a little over a year and been everywhere home and abroad with it, so a good van .... However ...
I have found that my 2008 Fleetwood has leaked for many years if the wall and floor stains are anything to go by! Main cause of van leaks? AWNING RAILS! Chuck them away, buy plastic cills from any DIY shop or double glazer (L shape) and fix to roof with the lip over and down the side. Use plenty of mastic and tape to seal the thing and use Stainless screws. From same source. This apples to the cross members on the roof sealing? the front and rear plastic panels to the alloy sheet roof. CURED! Buy a new plastic awning rail and attach.
I have cured most of the user caused type leaks, you know bodged water pipes, leaking water heater etc. Thought we would re-wallpaper to smarten it up a bit.. wow not good!!
The awning rails on both sides were not sealed, the window seals were poor, rear light leaking into caravan, external toilet door leaking, floor rotten (and missing) under the main door. etc etc etc.
Stripped out the insides and are in the process of replacing and or drying out the woodwork and replacing the rotten stuff. (Not much thankfully). Floor, although damp at the back (50%) is slowly drying (Humidifier, B&Q £80.00)to buy, to hire one £85.00 PW)local hire co, B&Q one makes a good air conditioner too for the summer.
Will let you know what happens!! and thanks for all then tips onn this site good stuff.
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Topic: water leaks
I'm sure that you are past the worst and soon you will be able to sit back, relax and admire your handywork. Thanks for posting, it gives others the courage and conviction to do the same.
