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Leaking Windshield

Yahoo Message Number: 83064
We had 3 days of rain and yesterday I noticed a small puddle of water on our dash. I think the water may be coming from the windshield molding.
Has anyone had this problem and if so how do you repair it? Thanks, John 03 Allure 30951

Re: Leaking Windshield

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 83075
Tracking water leaks is an art form. Requires work, luck and the alignment of the stars:)!
Suggest you also work from the top front end of the rig down around to the front cap until you reach below the dash area. Check all caulking for being in good shape. (Air horns; antenna mounts; front AC; running lights; if seam from roof to front cap, that seam; etc.)
Has your winshield ever been replaced? If so, might be worth a look with a good glass dude to validate the rubber gaskets are solid, and some even apply a bit of caulking to help. Any recent 'flexing' of the coach you can think of that, might have caused a shift in the glass or gasket?
The last two water leaks that I helped trace down, none on a CC, ended up both being the running lights with old caulking...

Best of luck, and please let us know what you find out...
Smitty

04 Allure 31017
04 Allure Sold to a nice new owner! Now enjoying a 07 Magna Rembrandt 45' ISX600 #6775
"We're ONDROAD for THEJRNY!" (Toad and Coach license plates, say Hi if you see us!)

Re: Leaking Windshield

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 83077
We had the same problem. I checked clearance lights. All OK. I caulked top of W/S gasket with black 3M 4200 sealant. Good results. Leak sealed.
In the window business we had to determine if leaks were coming from the windows or other areas of the construction envelope.
Here is a trick to use when you are not sure or the leak origination point: Purchase a wand type garden sprayer designed for gentle watering. Start spraying gently at the lowest point that water could be entering while a helper is inspecting inside. Gradually move the wand higher with each pass until leak appears. Seal the offending area. Allow sealant to cure then, test. If no leak, then continue to test higher to be certain that you have no additional water entry points.

Hope this helps.

Daron Hairabedian, 98 Allure. 30226

Re: Leaking Windshield

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 83105
Same problem on our '04 Inspire. Leak was coming from one of the five amber marker lights and ran down the inside of the windshield. A little clear silicone fixed mine.
 

Re: Leaking Windshield

Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 83117
Thanks for everyone's advice. I did notice that I had tried to level our coach in our driveway and it was too much of an incline. So I think that factor may have caused the problem. But I will check out the marker lights. Thanks, John/Jackie 03 Allure 30951