Leak between awning and sidewall?

[mike3740]

Is it normal for water to leak between the awning and the side wall when it rains? It streams down the side of the trailer. Or is this something I can have repaired?


-Mike
2016 Grand Design Imagine 2800BH

[Customer]

Not normal. The entire length of the awning should be securely attached to the sidewall and no water should be coming thru.

[goducks14]

You should have caulking on the top edge of the awning frame where it meets the side of the trailer. Grab a ladder and take a look. It may just be that the caulk wasn't applied correctly and they missed a section.

[Gstepp22]

I had same problem. I had no caulking at all so I think they missed this at the manufacturer.

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[GDRV Service]

Is it normal for water to leak between the awning and the side wall when it rains? It streams down the side of the trailer. Or is this something I can have repaired?


-Mike
2016 Grand Design Imagine 2800BH

Hi Mike (@mike3740),

Please add your 17-digit RV VIN to the "About Me" section of your forum profile, and reply back to this message to let me know when that is done.

Thank you in advance...

Best regards,
~ Janice

[mike3740]

Hi Mike (@mike3740),

Please add your 17-digit RV VIN to the "About Me" section of your forum profile, and reply back to this message to let me know when that is done.

Thank you in advance...

Best regards,
~ Janice

Ok, not knowing where to put it, the VIN is in the location. Thanks.


-Mike
2016 Grand Design Imagine 2800BH

[huntr70]

Is there a joint in the awning mounting strip?

Most leaks under the awning come from that joint, and are an easy fix by adding caulk to the joint.

[GDRV Service]

Ok, not knowing where to put it, the VIN is in the location. Thanks.


-Mike
2016 Grand Design Imagine 2800BH

Hi Mike (@mike3740),

Sorry, I am not seeing a location field in your forum profile. Please review @huntr70's post above (#7) -- if you need further assistance please contact your RV dealer, or our Customer Support directly by calling (574) 825-9679 or emailing [email protected].

Best regards,
~ Janice

[cpmassen]

I just noticed today this was happening as well between my awning and wall of camper and water running down side of camper. What is the best fix or do I need to take it to dealer?

[Cate&Rob]

I just noticed today this was happening as well between my awning and wall of camper and water running down side of camper. What is the best fix or do I need to take it to dealer?

cpmassen - I think post #3 of this thread has the answer to your question.

Rob