We are camping and had water dripping from the skylight frames (2 of them). I removed the trim to expose the exterior shell and found numerous cracks. Inside and out with clear gorilla tape. I assume this is warrantied but I won't wait for approval from GD to have the dealer repair. We have trips planned. I store under an awning at home so no roof exposure there. What should I replace them with and will GD reimburse for the parts?
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Originally posted by BillinTexas View PostWe are camping and had water dripping from the skylight frames (2 of them). I removed the trim to expose the exterior shell and found numerous cracks. Inside and out with clear gorilla tape. I assume this is warrantied but I won't wait for approval from GD to have the dealer repair. We have trips planned. I store under an awning at home so no roof exposure there. What should I replace them with and will GD reimburse for the parts?
GD may send you the parts...can't vouch for reimbursement. You'll have to call on Tuesday.
Another thread you may find of interest: https://gdrvowners.com/forum/exterio...ht-replacement
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BillinTexas Bill, Go for the tinted one. Helps keep the heat down in the shower. Had dealer throw it in the deal when we bought the new one and it keeps the shower temps manageable during the day.
BTW the one they put on was OVER the existing clear one.Joseph
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Originally posted by BillinTexas View PostToo wet to do anything above so cutting the trip short by a day and going home tomorrow.
The actual replacement is quite easy (as Jim documented in his excellent thread). If you're into the DIY stuff, it won't take long at all to replace.
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Originally posted by howson View Post
Bummer. Lots of rain here in NW Florida, too.
The actual replacement is quite easy (as Jim documented in his excellent thread). If you're into the DIY stuff, it won't take long at all to replace.
I'd be cautious where Eternabond is applied. There's a reason it's name was derived from the word "Eternal".Last edited by BillinTexas; 07-05-2021, 01:29 PM.Bill & Cindy
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Bill, one solution that we came up with for a similar situation was to (we used clear plastic as it was on hand) cover the entire area around the offending leak and then sit under that cover and do the work. We cleaned the area with paper towels, 70% alcohol, then patted the area down with denatured alcohol and used a hair dryer between steps. Then we kept the leak area warm with the hair dryer (about 55 ambient temp) and fixed the leak with Dicor and left the plastic in place for a couple of hours. Two days later (when rain stopped) it all looked okay on the roof and the ceiling dried up shortly after the repair.Jerry and Kelly Powell, with Halo, Nash, Reid, Cleo, Rosie, and the two newest additions Shaggy and Bella..
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Originally posted by ThePowells View PostBill, one solution that we came up with for a similar situation was to (we used clear plastic as it was on hand) cover the entire area around the offending leak and then sit under that cover and do the work. We cleaned the area with paper towels, 70% alcohol, then patted the area down with denatured alcohol and used a hair dryer between steps. Then we kept the leak area warm with the hair dryer (about 55 ambient temp) and fixed the leak with Dicor and left the plastic in place for a couple of hours. Two days later (when rain stopped) it all looked okay on the roof and the ceiling dried up shortly after the repair.
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