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08-08-2011, 03:44 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Fairhaven, MA
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Leaky entry door windows
I picked up my new 2011 Bullet Premier last tuesday and brought it home from the dealer. Yesterday it rained almost all day here in MA and I noticed on both entry doors there were drips of water coming down from the window frames. I'd rather not bring it back to the dealer ( 4 hours away) because of the drive and I have a trip planned for this weekend. Does anyone have any experience with this? Thanks!
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08-08-2011, 07:10 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Fraser Valley BC Canada
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We experienced the same thing while in a CG in our '08 Cougar 5th during a driving rainstorm. The next day, I checked the interior screws around the plastic frame and gave them a little extra turn. You need to be careful not to over-torque them -- if you do, the plastic frame will be drawn in too tight at each screw resulting in a wavy appearance to the plastic frame.
It has since been exposed to rain and hasn't leaked again but the rain wasn't coming in at right angles to the window pane either.
Not sure, but I think the window frame has a pre-formed foam gasket between the plastic frame and the window cutout rather than a silicone sealant.
If it does, the foam may be deteriorating and not making a water-tight seal.
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08-08-2011, 09:46 AM
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Thanks for the information, it is very helpful. I will look into that today after work.
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2022 Cougar 25RDS
2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD gas
Fairhaven, MA
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08-08-2011, 03:43 PM
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Location: Rochester, NY
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I noticed the same thing with my door window the last time I washed the rig. It has been on my to do list to check it out. I will see about snugging up the screws.
Thanks, Steve
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08-09-2011, 04:34 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Valrico, Fl
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I also had this issue but we were still at the dealer (they insist on customers stay overnite on property and use/test everything so that it can corrected before you take it home). I took the water hose to every window & door and had the water coming in from entry door window frames. The tech applied a clear (silicone?) caulk on the frame where it touches glass and no more water.
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08-10-2011, 10:09 AM
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Stay overnight? That is a nice policy - get things corrected right away!
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2022 Cougar 25RDS
2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD gas
Fairhaven, MA
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08-10-2011, 10:24 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: New Mexico
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This website is obviously for purchasing RV replacement windows, but.......
it gives instructions (with photos) on removing/replacing existing windows, including those in the entry doors.
Info may be useful for trouble-shooting & repairs, etc.
http://www.easyrvwindows.com
Here's the page (pdf) for the entry door
http://www.easyrvwindows.com/images/...tion-Guide.pdf
Terri, the Chevy co-pilot
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08-10-2011, 10:42 AM
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Location: Arrey,
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KanTC, Howdy;
GREAT links....Thanks bud.
hankaye
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08-10-2011, 01:15 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Fairhaven, MA
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thanks for the link!!
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2022 Cougar 25RDS
2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD gas
Fairhaven, MA
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