R-pod Owners Forum : Leak above Rear Window 179 http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Warranty, Service and Recall Bulletins : Leak above Rear Window 179 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 12:50:15 +0000 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 18:20:16 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10207 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Leak above Rear Window 179 : I made my own spoiler, tired... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10207&PID=95433#95433 Author: marwayne
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Posted: 23 Jun 2017 at 6:20pm



I made my own spoiler, tired of scraping off caulking, so I put a gasket on the spoiler. It is held on by 4 stainless screws with caulk in each screw hole and over the screw head, plus a vent on either end. There are also 4 weeping holes at the bottom
]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2017 18:20:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10207&PID=95433#95433 Leak above Rear Window 179 : StephenH, I think you are right.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10207&PID=95430#95430 Author: MDPaddlersPod
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Posted: 23 Jun 2017 at 2:24pm

StephenH, I think you are right. I am still under warranty.]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2017 14:24:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10207&PID=95430#95430 Leak above Rear Window 179 : Sounds like a trip to your dealer... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10207&PID=95428#95428 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 23 Jun 2017 at 12:37pm

Sounds like a trip to your dealer is in order. That should definitely be addressed before it causes significant damage. It could be a stripped screw or it could be the wire bundle that powers the lights on the spoiler was not adequately sealed before the spoiler was installed.]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2017 12:37:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10207&PID=95428#95428 Leak above Rear Window 179 : Thanks everyone. The leak is... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10207&PID=95400#95400 Author: MDPaddlersPod
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Posted: 22 Jun 2017 at 8:12am

Thanks everyone. The leak is not coming from the window but running down the wall several inches above the window. I am thinking it is the visor.]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2017 08:12:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10207&PID=95400#95400 Leak above Rear Window 179 : Check to see if you have a small,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10207&PID=95372#95372 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 21 Jun 2017 at 2:27pm

Check to see if you have a small, vertical seam in the outside frame of the window at the top. If so, force some silicone into that seam and see if that fixes your leak. We just got ours back from the factory from being repaired and when we had a heavy rain, I noticed water coming in around the frame at that area. Since sealing that seam, I have not noticed any more water.

I notified Danielle Bieber at the factory about the leak and what I found. She said she would relay that to the factory floor so they could make sure to check those seams at the factory. Hopefully, that will address the issue so it will not be seen in the future.
]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2017 14:27:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10207&PID=95372#95372 Leak above Rear Window 179 : The windows and roofing need regular... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10207&PID=95366#95366 Author: MoPod
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Posted: 21 Jun 2017 at 10:54am

The windows and roofing need regular monitoring and attention.  I caulk the top edge of my "kitchen" window anytime I see a break in the regular caulk and the light bar above it.  It's also important to look from cracks in the caulking on the roof.  Use Dicor Lap Sealant on roof.]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2017 10:54:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10207&PID=95366#95366 Leak above Rear Window 179 : The windows and roofing need regular... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10207&PID=95365#95365 Author: MoPod
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Posted: 21 Jun 2017 at 10:45am

The windows and roofing need regular monitoring and attention.  I caulk the top edge of my "kitchen" window anytime I see a break in the regular caulk and the lite bar above it.  It's also important to look from cracks in the caulking on the roof.  Use Dicor Lap Sealant on roof.]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2017 10:45:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10207&PID=95365#95365 Leak above Rear Window 179 : Not yet! Our trips have been fair... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10207&PID=95364#95364 Author: Subzilla
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Posted: 21 Jun 2017 at 10:05am

Not yet!  Our trips have been fair weather so far but we did pull it home through a storm once.  It stays outside under the cover.  The cover does allow water to seep through but I haven't seen any interior leaks yet.  I have heard of others mentioning the air dam on top not being sealed as well as it should be.  You might throw some eyes on that.  It tends to hold water while sitting still I noticed.]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2017 10:05:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10207&PID=95364#95364 Leak above Rear Window 179 : Has anyone had a leak above the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10207&PID=95336#95336 Author: MDPaddlersPod
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Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 4:13pm

Has anyone had a leak above the kitchen window? We have a 2017 179 Last weekend we were camping and had a lot of rain with no problem but, at the end of the weekend a major thunderstorm. We noticed a small leak with water running down the wall above the window over the sink in the kitchen. I am curious if anyone else has experienced this and what the resolution was, thanks.]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2017 16:13:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10207&PID=95336#95336