Posted 2018-12-28 8:17 AM (#172102) Subject: windows leaking-what are my options
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Posts: 1
Howdy y'all.
I have a '98 4 Star 2 Horse GN trailer. Just in the past year I have noticed the window gaskets shrinking and pulling away. I contacted 4 star and they said that I would have to replace the windows as they do not make those gaskets any longer (older trailer). At the point I noticed the shrinking, they were still effective and not leaking. I just happened to go into my dressing room the other day during a rain storm and noticed there is water coming in through the bottom of the window frame. The GN area carpeting was SOAKED. I've cleaned the weep holes and re-adjusted the gasket as best I could, but now there's a serious problem. I have mildew growing on everything and the integrity of the windows is now compromised as they're still leaking. Anyone ever replaced the gaskets without have OE parts to use? Am I stuck replacing the entire windows ($$$)? Anyone have any suggestions?
Posted 2018-12-29 3:53 AM (#172106 - in reply to #172102) Subject: RE: windows leaking-what are my options
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Posts: 170 Location: Minnesota
I believe 4-Star windows are held in with small screws. I was able to loosen the screws and push the gasket back to the original position. It has not leaked for past several years. If that does not work, my neighbor manages an auto glass business and he claims they can replace the gasket (??).
Posted 2018-12-29 6:37 AM (#172108 - in reply to #172102) Subject: RE: windows leaking-what are my options
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Posts: 2953 Location: North Carolina
I resealed the windows of my Sundowner 10 years ago. The window frames were held in by screws from the inside. Removing the screws, allowed the separation of the inside and outer frames.
Cleaned the frames and trailer side of old gaskets and dirt. Then laid closed cell foam sealing tape on the outer frame flange. Reinstalled the frames, and used silicon RTV to fill the gap between the trailer and frame.
No leaking still …
Any sealing goop without removing the frames is just trying to cover up a problem.
windows leaking-what are my options
