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> ROOF LEAK!!!!!!
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> On a very rainy day we had a flood in the van.
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> The basic problem:
> water gets into where the rain gutters on the roof have been
> filled in.
> Winnebago put in a black piece or rubber to fill in the rain gutter and then
> put chaulk to seal it.  This has cracked allowing water to seep into the va
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> How to find if you have the problem:
> The leak is not obvious since the water is leaked into the body panels where
> it will be mostly unseen and when the roof is down very little water gets in.
> So, to find out if you roof may leak pop the top.  Look at the roof in the
> space between the front of the poptop and the roof rack over the passenger and
> driver seat.  Press down gently on the black rubber strip in the rain gutter
> and look at the caulked seam.  If it is like mine you will notice it is
> cracked rather than sealed.  This happens in the rear of the roof as well.
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> To see where the water accumulates inthe van take the gray plastic cover off
> that cover around the roof latches.  This will reveal where the rain gutters
> continue inside of the van.  Leave the top up andd spray water on the outside
> of the van to test if you have a leak.
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> The fix:=
> Remove the front luggage rack and rechaulk.
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> Why:
> It should not be difficult to caulk the roof properly.  Caulking should last
> 10 to 20 years.  Why?
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> Please let me know if you find this problem as well.
> Chris
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> PS....you may have this leak in the rear of the van.
> WE had the leaks fixed under warrenty.
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