Water Diverter above Window
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Topic: Water Diverter above Window
Posted By: Bill-GA
Subject: Water Diverter above Window
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2013 at 8:32pm
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I have noticed that when it rains heavy, the water on the Pod roof runs down to the "spoiler" in the back, and then OVER the side and ACROSS my WINDOW. I don't think thats the greatest design and sometimes during a mid-winter check (w/o cover), I do get a small trickle of water (I see ONLY the residual rusty colored remains) on the inside, below the window sill. I saw / purchased a piece of plastic/vinyl trim and I was wondering if I put a small strip on each side, would this help divert the topside water? I only used some tape in the picture below for sizing the piece. Not installed yet (probably will install with caulk adhesive). Does anyone think this is a BAD idea? Does anyone else have these little "mysterious" rust streams on the inside under the window? (Yes the trim is well caulked ... but is the window frame getting overwhelmed with the large stream of water from the roof?)   ------------- Bill & Bev 13 yr old dachshund 'Elsa' 2010 RP-176T (tent & slide-out) 2011 Toyota Tundra 2WD TV |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2013 at 9:02pm
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Certainly can't hurt. I agree that the windows can be "overwhelmed", during heavy rains while driving I've found water inside.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: P&M
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2013 at 8:24am
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We've had the same issue once before when driving through some really bad t-storms ... let us know if this works. Separately, what is the other item you have connected to the outside of your window in the first picture you posted?------------- P & M ... and Comet too! 2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500 |
Posted By: Bill-GA
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2013 at 9:14am
It's a plastic louvered window cover that allows me to optionally keep the window open. A bit pricy at $46. The steep louvered Vents prevent rain from coming in. I purchased it on Amazon.com. Great when camping or in storage. Louvered Vent Window/Maxx Louvered Vent------------- Bill & Bev 13 yr old dachshund 'Elsa' 2010 RP-176T (tent & slide-out) 2011 Toyota Tundra 2WD TV |