Fixing a Motorhome's Leaking Window

Our motorhome's rear window started leaking while it rained on our resent trip to Ireland. I temporarily fixed it but I now need to fix it for good and remove any rotten wood and damage caused.
This is the sealant I used
Hodgson Seamseal Cv Non-Drying Bedding Sealant - White
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204312922187
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[@firebladedog]

Another gem for the motorhome enthusiasts! Thank you very much sir!

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks for commenting, @firebladedog 👍👍

[@johngrabowski5259]

I love that you have stuck with Herman for many years and continue to deal with the wear & tear that comes with long term ownership. What a great investment Herman was and still is!!

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @johngrabowski5259 👍👍. Definitely an investment

[@denisscott3073]

Hi ad's and zoe👋 just us 2saying hi 👋 we think you done a great job fixing your window. 👍 den and sue 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🚌🚌🚌

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks so @denisscott3073 👍👍. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@thecollieroos]

What a job mate. Every credit. It gives a lot of hope to other people faced with the same problem. Brilliant keep up the good work. Love it.👍👍👍👍

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @thecollieroos 👍👍. I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@tommo9757]

Great job mate - well done! Top tip - I would use Frog Tape Delicate Surface masking tape on the outside of the van. Its a bit more expensive than standard masking tape but the chances of pulling paint off when you remove it is sooo much less 😉

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @tommo9757 👍👍. That's the problem with masking tape. If left on too long it is almost impossible to remove. Frog tape is better then is it?

[@peterneal7160]

Very interesting! You done a good job there! A 1 or 11/4" bevel edge chisel would have made things easier for you!

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @peterneal7160 👍👍

[@grahambaker2572]

Well done you are a braver man than me ,glad it all worked out ok , keep the videos coming , great channel

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @grahambaker2572 👍👍

[@Wheres_wanda_wandering]

A great job. Hope the leaks have stopped now. Take care Gill

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Fingers crossed, Gill 👍👍

[@PAK2133]

Enjoyed that, well done.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @PAK2133 👍👍. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@mobilvettamotorhome2056]

Super job - thanks for sharing that. I’ve got similar jobs to do including locker damp repair from (I think) the roof ladder fixing. FWIW I tend to replace screws with stainless as I do various jobs. The downside is you lose the rust as a diagnostic of water getting in… Thanks for all these videos - a great resource :-)

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Glad you enjoyed the video, @mobilvettamotorhome2056 👍👍👍

[@TheCack1000]

Brilliant fix u hav save yourself big £ there👊

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @TheCack1000 👍👍. I have no idea how much it'll cost to get someone else to do that

[@kieranking8657]

Good job well done👍

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @kieranking8657 👍👍

[@jamesmcmillan5796]

I love a back to basics video great job

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Glad you enjoyed the video, @jamesmcmillan5796 👍👍

[@JohnnyBurr]

Good Job Ads!👍👍

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @JohnnyBurr 👍👍

[@ciaranoconnor6783]

small tip use hand wipes from screwfix to remove silacon . Once you use them they are great for hands and any surface

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Hand wipes? That doesn't sound right, @ciaranoconnor6783. Thanks for watching

[@ciaranoconnor6783]

I can absolutely guarantee they work.. Use them when the silicone is wet . Ideal when you silicone and you need to clean up surplus sealant or want to tidy edges. Not so good if the silacone is dry. Read up on it you'll be surprised

[@thenoworriesnomad]

Great video Ads, I much prefer the practical but then you know that LOL...

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks for commenting, @thenoworriesnomad1797 👍👍

[@thenoworriesnomad]

@@HermanHitstheRoad Not even a heart like everyone else gets, I’m so upset, disappointed and really really offended, whatever offended means LOL

[@thenoworriesnomad]

I was joking but thanks anyway..👍🏻👍🏻

[@ianharris1183]

Are you going to join The Repair Shop tv programme you have the patience for it 👍 great video. Well done .

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Haha. Thanks, @ianharris1183. I glad you enjoyed it 👍👍

[@colinracheljustpootling7468]

Fab video and helpful tips for everyone. A cracking job there. Well done

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @colinracheljustpootling7468 👍👍

[@michaelperry6633]

Nice job.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @michaelperry6633 👍👍

[@jobarnes5683]

Jobs are never as easy as they seem! Well done! Lots of patience required!

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @jobarnes5683 👍👍

[@lawrenceflanagan5037]

nice work

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @lawrenceflanagan5037 👍👍

[@user-sf8bu8hx7y]

Nice job, looks very tidy.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @user-sf8bu8hx7y 👍👍

[@mk1photography61]

A good video for us motorhome owners with much less than new vehicles 😂

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks, @mk1photography61 👍👍

[@davidpayne785]

good job looks good to me

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @davidpayne785 👍👍

[@hunter9372]

Looking at the amount of dampness you have above the window,
I think you have a problem with the bodywork seal above the window.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

I think you're right, @hunter9372. The cause of the rotten floor at the rear a few years ago was caused by the roof seals. I have waterproof tape on them at the moment and intend to fix them one day.

[@ari.voutilainen]

It seems that the edge has been leaking for a while if the plywood had that much delamination. Nice fix 👌.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @ari.voutilainen 👍👍. I think you're right

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @ari.voutilainen 👍👍. I think you are right

[@kurts_aviation]

great job well done

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thank you! Cheers, @kurtsphotos 👍👍

[@Simon_W74]

Good job on the repair. I was wondering whilst watching if it was the old Bike rack bracket that was the cause of the leak, as water don't always leak through where the place on ingress is but at the place it is easiest for it to escape. I have to replace part of the Garage wall on Nessa at some point. it is not a large area, just a pain to get too. That will be something else to do once she has finally been fixed. just over a week to go til she is off to the Garage to be fixed. whilst there She'll have a few other jobs done, that needs sorting out.
Great Video on the maintenance of Herman.

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @DiggerBuckett 👍👍

[@bjarnepost5913]

Thanks for workshop lovly hello from Lolland Denmark xpost Bjarne 😮😊🚍🏗🏞🇬🇧🇩🇰📋🪛🪟

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @bjarnepost5913 from Lolland 👍👍

[@bathroomjon1]

Nice job - fingers crosed it stops the leak!

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @bathroomjon1 👍👍

[@LeisureBit]

Well done - great to follow your fix as always interesting what you find and what to do about it - fantastic job
All the best, David 👍

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @LeisureBit 👍👍. I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@markwilkinson2673]

Great job , well done for thinking it out 👍,

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Thanks @markwilkinson2673 👍👍. I'm glad you liked it

[@TeomanOnay]

With that platic the water will have nowhere to go and it will rot even more...

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

What would you recommend instead, @TeomanOnay ?

[@Simon-390]

Capillary action , one of Gods jokes I have heard ?

[@HermanHitstheRoad]

Oh, I see. I had to look that up, @Simon-390. Thanks 👍👍