Resealing Windows

[Paisley777]

I've been reading up and watching youtube videos about removing and resealing RV windows. It look pretty straight forward... this makes me worry I may be missing something. :-/

Is it as easy as it looks?
(Is anything? lol)

Here is one such video:

 

[highdesertranger]

it is easy and that's pretty much how it's done. a couple of things I do different. first I like to get it real clean acetone works good, but make sure it doesn't harm the paint, paint thinner works good also but leaves a film that you must clean off. 2nd I like to start and finish the new tape at the bottom of the window, because this is the least likely place to have a leak. 3rd be very careful unscrewing and screwing the trim plate, I like to break the screws loose by hand and to do the final tightening by hand. these screws have a habit of stripping the head, especially if they have been in a long time. lastly instead of using a razor to trim the excess tape I like to use a dull pencil. a razor will cut the paint layer pretty easily. highdesertranger

 

[Almost There]

The professionals DO make it look easy don't they!

The windows that they show are the conversion windows like you've got in the rear section. The regular windows work a bit differently - they're rubber gaskets instead.

Just in case you decide to try sealing the windows instead of a complete re & re job here's the stuff to use:

http://www.permatex.com/products-2/...wable-silicone-windshield-glass-sealer-detail

It's designed to flow into the leaks. Just pry back the rubber gasket as far as you can and then smoosh the silicone in there.