Removing and Resealing Small RV Slide Out Window

[@noeleenfalkner4557]

Hi first video found on this got water wet coming in down by the bed wardrobe area of the Cottage 40CCK model elderly lady here. My son in law at the time removed two big windows for me and found that the windows all were sealed with double side tape! They are now resealed and no more problems. Just looking and hoping you will have the answers I need. Eric went around and put slide covers on all of the slideouts to stop any water getting in so it maybe coming from up top when it rains thanks for the video

[@LoveYourRV]

If the wardrobe is in a slide out make sure to check the flooring area. Leak could be seeping in at the bottom. See a problem I had with mine here www.loveyourrv.com/rotted-rv-slide-out-floor-repair-fixed-manufacturer-flaw/ Also if you are in a cold wet climate sometimes condensation can be a cause. It forms on the walls at night and drips down pooling on the floor over time. Running a dehumidifier and leaving the wardrobe door open a bit solves the problem. Cheers, Ray

[@johnpurdum8126]

Thanks for showing this maintenance item on older rigs. I dread the time I have to do my Forest River product in the same manner. It's a 2010. Looking forward to your resealing of the wall ends video. I have the dreaded droop of butyl goo coming from my windows.

[@Giesis]

Thanks. We can always count on you for DIY videos.

[@InYorFace]

Thanks! I was hoping to flip my window, but looks like I have to reseal it. Oh well...maybe one day instead.

[@metaxaanabeer]

Are going to put all these videos into a playlist called "the Pandemic Series", lol. Serious now, thanks for the content during a less than content worthy time. We are off to Bamfield and Pachina Bay on Monday. Come out via Kissenger Lake, decide there if we go to Nitnat or Youbou. I'm so looking forward to even such a small road trip!

[@LoveYourRV]

Awesome, have fun! all places of fond memories from my tenting and campervan days when I lived in Victoria. :)

[@garyj2101]

Good job Ray! 🇺🇸👍👍🤠

[@latergator3367]

As usual, good video ! Your energy astounds me. You give me hope that I too can fix something, anything on my RV. Heck, even CamperVan Kevin can fix a few things on his RV. Thanks for showing us the way. Godspeed.

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks. :)

[@EatSleepRVRepeat]

Thank you! Lou

[@robertburgess6100]

Nice job Ray! People need to look at things like that when they do their matnence.

[@lindsayhamilton5620]

I had to reseal my corners on my 27ft Elkridge because of a leak at roof corner I was surprised to find wood on these rear corner when the rest of trailer is all aluminum as a matter of fact the whole rear wall was framed in wood?Keep up the great videos.

[@stephaniefitch4713]

Thanks for the tips!

[@rodneyrtennis1279]

Great Video!! Unfortunately, I didn't see it sooner. I have a window that's leaking and has caused a small delamination issue. But, thanks to your video, I can at least fix the window seal.

[@LoveYourRV]

Glad it helped :)

[@victorlopez2143]

Looks like an easy enough job to do. I have a 2019 Jayco 22E Nighthawk and the big window located on the drivers side I have seen some amount of water coming in. No idea how its coming in. I used some caulking around the window but not sure I used the right one. Will need to take a look in the spring. Anyway if I have to remove the window and reseal, it looks easy enough to do..Thank so much...

[@LoveYourRV]

You're welcome! Cheers, Ray

[@hardtruth2039]

Great video. I my vampires and knipex channel locks. Really high quality tools. I carry Milwaukee M12 power tools in my truck and 5th wheel.

[@rickdees251]

It's a good idea to put the sealant tape on cool so it better to work with. Next hit the frame with the tape and window jam it with a heat gun it up to get it real tacky just before installing the window in place. That should allow good contact between the two surfaces.

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks for the tip!

[@michaelbox7285]

I used butyl on mine,it leaks worse than before. Get some dicor window foam core butyl. So much batter.

[@LoveYourRV]

Interesting, thanks for the tip, I haven't heard of foam core butyl tape. It looks like my OEM just used regular butyl tape, haven't found any leaks, so I guess it works for my windows. I think once the new tape settles I'll run a bead of non sag sealant caulking around the outside edge as a second layer of protection. Cheers, Ray

[@jimnjele.bean-dayone3505]

Just found (Thank you youtube) this video and it is raining where I am and my window about that size is leaking on the inside of the fixed window pane. My rig is 2020 and it appears that the gasket on the fixed pane is not installed correctly. Do I need to remove the whole window in order to fix the leak around the fixed pane? Could I temporarily silicone the inside to stop the water ?? Thanks great video

[@LoveYourRV]

To do it right I would take the window out and see what is the issue. For a temp fix I'd look at maybe some type of tape around the outside seam. Something like this - www.3mcanada.ca/3M/en_CA/p/d/v000274856/ I used it one winter for some vinyl skirting and it held well. Available at many hardware stores www.google.com/search?q=3m+non+residue+duct+tape&oq=3m+non+re&aqs=chrome.0.0i512j69i57j0i512j0i22i30l6j0i390.10048j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Cheers, Ray

[@rucksackransack]

Great video thank you. What was that great funk music in the early minutes?

[@LoveYourRV]

Its called Margareta - Playtime kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6Kqk6h_rrGgq7M Cheers, Ray

[@donklaing]

You ever find that over tightening the window frame makes the window hard to slide?

[@LoveYourRV]

No, haven't than that issue

[@axemanjoe2945]

Is there a difference between butyl Vs putty. If so which is better?

[@LoveYourRV]

Butyl is better, a little more expansive, but stays flexible longer, is safer for rubber roofs, and won't dry out as fast over the long term. Here's a more in-depth comparison support.rvpartshop.com/support/solutions/articles/62000076490-what-are-butyl-tapes-and-putty-tapes-used-for-

[@larryv4249]

Ray, I am impressed with your abilities....but tell me, is there any task that you would not take on when it comes to RV maintenance and upgrades?

[@LoveYourRV]

Not too many things I won't give a go at, but there is a lot of stuff to do with the diesel truck I wouldn't tackle and any welding that may be need to say repair a cracked trailer frame or something like that.

[@emilye709]

The inner rubber piece on the outside of my windows has shrunk. Is there anything I can do to not have to buy new ones? Also, some of my windows have this black goo sealing the glass to the frame. It looks gross and i can snear it with my finger. Any idea what it is so I can avoid using it when I reseal it?

[@stevebeaulieu2617]

Hi Ray, quick question: Let's say you dont add butyl tape aroud your frame and you just seal with sealant aroud the window from the outside where your fiber glass meet the outside window frame, just a regular sealant joint like we do once a year. Do you think a sealant around the outside could be good so the water doesn't go in the wall ? I try to figure it out if the factory forgot the butyl tape and just made the final sealant joint around the outside window if it is safe for water.

[@LoveYourRV]

I'd want to have the butyl tape as well, wouldn't trust just the outside sealant as it tends to crack being exposed to the sun all the time

[@frankmitzen2008]

A trick that I use with butyl tape is to lay it in the freezer for 30 minutes

[@nortonnewmann3711]

Did you run a finger around the frame and smooth out the ooze? Our windows have a rubber gasket type affair around the edges. I keep those treated with 303 protectant... per one of your videos! Hopefully they last as long as yours! Great video as usual, Ray!

[@LoveYourRV]

I'm waiting for the butyl tape to fully expand then I will take off the excess that pushes out. I also may run a bead of non sag caulking sealant around it. :)

[@VE1GRP]

@@LoveYourRV I was just about to ask if you'd run sealant around the outside!

[@morganrussman]

Hey Ray, apologies for asking, I think you might have mentioned it before in a video, but, if I did watch that video, I may have forgotten what you said in that video, but, how and why did you and Anne get into the Rving set up you 2 are now? If you like, I think that it might be a good question to answer in a q and a video for 100k, or just a generalization perspective video look back type video. Also, for the tape that you mentioned about turning to that of bubble gum, that would definitely be a big doh moment.☺️😄

[@LoveYourRV]

Sounds like a good idea. :) We usually don't do to many personal videos but 100K would be a special mark. Here is most of the answer in the about pages - www.loveyourrv.com/about-us/ annemckinnell.com/about/

[@morganrussman]

@@LoveYourRV I'm just curious, I know it may be cliche at this point due to a lot of KZbinrs did it already, but, any thoughts of doing a video for 1 million subscribers? What about when you get your reward for 100k and 1 million subscribers? I'm just curious.

[@LoveYourRV]

Haven't though much about it. I'm just hoping at this point I don't go backwards! :) So many people doing videos nowadays. But seriously sub counts are nice but don't mean a whole lot, I'm sure a good portion of mine don't even get the notifications or are subbed to hundreds of other channels so never watch me. The most prized metric is total watch time of the videos.

[@wingnutbert9685]

@@LoveYourRV I was wondering about that. Whether your 'rating' is effected by jumping forward while watching or watching at higher speeds, etc.

[@LoveYourRV]

I don't think it affects it much as its a common occurrence for all videos so KZbin likely knows the averages and just factors it in.

[@garryhammond3117]

Another great vid Ray. - You're fearless! Do you have a bit of delam going on along that rear corner bead? - Or was it just the angle of the light? I have some minor delam on my RV that I hope I have sealed up.

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks. :) No, it's not delam of the Filon fiberglass coating but rather it has to do with the back of the RV being hollow and not filled with foam board like the sides of the trailer. It's basically an aluminum frame with pink insulation stuffed in-between two thin 1/4 wood panels, It's fairly normal to see some waviness to the outside panel, especially as it heats and cools.

[@garryhammond3117]

@@LoveYourRV [WHEW!] That's good news! - Thanks Ray.

[@mrsmith324]

Video tour of Ann’s boat! please?

[@LoveYourRV]

Here are some photos and video of us out for trips :) Photos: annemckinnell.com/snoopy/ Videos: Afternoon Boat Cruise near Campbell River: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4XOpoKimMabi7s Boating trip to Refuge Cove and Desolation Sound: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKDNY56ofsioiK8 Boating Day Trip to Cortes Island and Dolphins: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYTTmXqilLWCq68

[@mrsmith324]

Thank you. I really enjoy your videos, please keep them coming. 👍

[@unclelala4216]

I always ask ya the off topic questions but you haven't said too much lately about the Ram. I ordered a new Ram 6.7 HO cummings 3500 and I phone my local dealer out of curiosity to see what they wanted to change the 2 filters, engine and frame fuel filters and they told me $400 plus tax for parts and labour. I nearly fell off my chair. Have you changed the fuel filters yet and did you get a crazy price like that? One dealer tells me at 15,000 km and another dealer told me at 15,000 km only to empty them I guess for water.

[@LoveYourRV]

I posted a video about the Ram 3 weeks ago. Had a issue with the tranny shift cable www.loveyourrv.com/shifter-transmission-cable-failure-ram-2018-3500-truck/ Got it fixed under warranty. I've been following the Cummins maintenance schedule www.cumminshub.com/6.7-cummins-maintenance-schedule.html once a year or 15,000 miles for fuel filters, so have done the fuel filter twice now and due pretty soon. I don't take it to the dealer, instead use a lube place. The filters are pricey. www.amazon.ca/Dodge-Cummins-Diesel-Filter-Mopar/dp/B0718X28V6 Last time at the local Great Canadian Oil Change I paid $372.92 CAD ($298 USD) for having the oil changed and the two filters changed. Price of diesel ownership, better fuel mileage but higher routine maintenance costs. Every mechanic I've talked to highly recommends changing the fuel filters often on a diesel. Cheers, Ray

[@unclelala4216]

​@@LoveYourRV your price even includes the engine oil change....I feel a little better now...thanks Ray!

[@GenialHarryGrout]

Are the rubbers around the slide outs in good condition?

[@LoveYourRV]

The wipers are still in very good condition I guess because they see a lot of shade, but I did have to change the outer bulb type seals. Here is the video - www.loveyourrv.com/replacing-rv-slide-out-secondary-rubber-seals/ Cheers, Ray

[@johnbloxham9028]

Why don't they have the ez snaps in white to help reflect the heat?

[@LoveYourRV]

They actually do come in white. Here is what the website says about it: Both colors block up to 90% of sun's heat and damaging U.V. light. BLACK: Is the most popular color since it provides the best visibility when looking through to the outside.