User Tag List
Results 31 to 40 of 44
Thread: Check your Skylights
-
12-14-2021, 02:15 PM #31
- Join Date
- Jul 2015
- Location
- Maryland
- Posts
- 167
- Mentioned
- 1 Post(s)
- Tagged
- 0 Thread(s)
maybe you can use a bed liner product sold in Walmart. I just had my rv roof sprayed with a truck bed liner type product and included my sky light. I had to have my skylight replaced and installed a Lexan skylight before having my rv roof treated. I didn't have any issues with the trailer rv roof other than the bad skylight..
I am hoping not to have any issues with the roof.
My skylight ended with a large 7 inch round hole . I used flexall tape to hold it together until my replacement skylight came. Might use flexall tape or brush on product. This might help save the sky light. I had some serious rain after the temporary fix and the flexall product worked great no leaks..
Another thought. My son has an old used trailer that we had some leaks but didn't know they were there until we had some damage in the bathroom. We decided he didn't want to chance another skylight. We removed the old skylight and replaced it with a wood panel that we covered with aluminum and sealed. NO MORE LEAKS !! You could do that and apply the bed liner product to the outside. of course just applying the bed liner product to the outside of the sky light might be all you need. Might be good to see if anyone has done this ( used spray on bed liner ) to their sky light. I have a 20year warranty with mine but hope I never have to use it. Best wishes. I know how you feel..2016 Reflection 303 rls
Titan Disc Brakes
Hensley hitch
2002 GMC Duramax 3:73 rear, 2 wheel drive
-
03-07-2023, 02:12 PM #32
- Join Date
- Aug 2019
- Location
- Indiana
- Posts
- 174
- Mentioned
- 2 Post(s)
- Tagged
- 0 Thread(s)
-
03-07-2023, 03:08 PM #33
- Join Date
- Sep 2020
- Location
- Colorado
- Posts
- 29
- Mentioned
- 0 Post(s)
- Tagged
- 0 Thread(s)
Keith and Tina
2021 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS
2014 RAM 3500 6.7L Cummins Crew Cab SWD SB 4X4
Hitch Curt 20k Fixed Mount
-
03-08-2023, 03:51 AM #34
- Join Date
- Aug 2019
- Location
- Indiana
- Posts
- 174
- Mentioned
- 2 Post(s)
- Tagged
- 0 Thread(s)
Tim
2020 Reflection 320MKS, Sidewinder Hitch
2003 2500HD Silverado Duramax, Sumo springs, Hawk Brake Pads
-
03-08-2023, 06:46 AM #35
Use wafer head screws, which are often referred to as lathe or lathing screws. There are low profile and have a bearing area of about half-inch diameter. Crack-free installation is best guaranteed by bedding the skylight in the caulking as I described and then edge sealing after initial cure. Some folks don't like that because if the skylight should get broken again, it's a real chore to remove and replace because of the sealant. If you're in the butyl tape crowd, there's some additional steps that should be taken to make sure stress concentrations don't occur.
Rob & Nikki + Cloverfield
2020 Grand Design Solitude S-Class 3350RL
2015 RAM 3500 Longhorn Laramie Crew Cab, Long Bed, 4x4 Dually Cummins/AISIN
Mountains of Pennsylvania
-
03-17-2023, 02:05 PM #36
- Join Date
- Dec 2022
- Location
- Texas
- Posts
- 8
- Mentioned
- 0 Post(s)
- Tagged
- 0 Thread(s)
I have a 2023 XLS 23LDE purchased 11/2022 that is in the service shop due to 5 cracks in our shower skylight. Service writer says this is a common issue, maybe because the installer in the factory may have over tightened the screws.
-
03-28-2023, 09:31 AM #37
- Join Date
- Dec 2022
- Location
- Texas
- Posts
- 8
- Mentioned
- 0 Post(s)
- Tagged
- 0 Thread(s)
Our 2023 XLS 23 LDE is currently in service for a cracked skylight. The service writer says they see a LOT of cracked skylights. From reading through the thread, it seems like the problem could be reduced if manufacturing would use the correct screw, and not torque them so tight.
Maybe someone from GD could pass on these tips to the manufacturing plant.
-
03-28-2023, 10:06 AM #38
-
04-01-2023, 03:17 PM #39
- Join Date
- Sep 2021
- Location
- Calgary, AB
- Posts
- 90
- Mentioned
- 1 Post(s)
- Tagged
- 0 Thread(s)
2023 295RL purchased in November. Been sitting in the storage lot since we brought it home.
Last week found water in the shower pan and a crack in the plastic interior skylight molding. Removed the molding today and discovered 3 cracks in the skylight.2022 F350 CCSB Lariat Ultimate 7.3
2023 Reflection 150 Series 295RL
2021 F150 SC SB XLT Sport 3.5 EB Max Tow - Sold
2021 Reflection 150 Series 260RD - Sold
-
04-03-2023, 08:26 AM #40
- Join Date
- Sep 2013
- Location
- PA
- Posts
- 4,512
- Mentioned
- 240 Post(s)
- Tagged
- 0 Thread(s)
Steve- Inventory Manager at Tom Schaeffer's RV, Shoemakersville, PA www.tomschaeffers.com
[email protected]
2011 RAM 3500 SRW Outdoorsman Edition 4X4, 6.7 Cummins--TWEAKED!
2021 Reflection 310RLS
Freezer Opens on Travel Day?
Today, 03:46 PM in Appliances