westy hi top window???

Post by **flateric** » 22 Jun 2008, 13:32

hi all, front window in hi top condencing and leaving small amount of water in bottom corner any suggestions as to draining & drying out etc short of replacing the double glazed unit cheers rick.

Post by **scamperman** » 22 Jun 2008, 14:38

Alrite Rick,
Spend my days servicing/repairing caravans for my sins and come across this problem from time to time,the double glazed windows in caravans are glued (the 2 layers) and have 2 small holes with clear plastic bungs inserted once the adhesive has cured.From memory (broke a westy last year) their windows have a sort of double sided adhesive foam holding the 2 layers together and the weather seems to break it down.Either way if you want to save expense of a new window,remove it,carefully with a scraper seperate the 2 layers,clean off old sealant and get all surfaces spotless then run a thin seam of black Sikaflex around the outer edge, and place the 2 peices back together,allow to set and job done.
Sounds a lot but pretty easy diy job and as i say cheaper than a replacement.
James

Post by **flateric** » 25 Jun 2008, 08:22

thanks for info no sign of any plastic bungs if i have a go & knacker it up, where could i buy a new unit ??? cheers rick

Post by **irishkeet** » 25 Jun 2008, 11:46

ahhhh
i have thought about posting this problem for quite a while now..
this happens to the dbl glazed window in my high top westie too...

I'm also at a loss of what to do
Im worried about removing the window as it may cause more problems with leaks

also the seal is not the best and i dont know where i can get a replacement, anyone have any ideas on this one?

I have the little plastic plugs in some windows but its coming in from the top....

Post by **kervinmervin** » 29 Jul 2009, 22:56

...just wondering if you managed to source any seals for your leaky hightop window? This weathers useful for identifying leaks!!

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