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10-08-2017, 05:43 PM
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Seal Seam Between Cab and Overhang?
Hello. I have a 2015 Thor Outlaw Super C. I just noticed that the entire seam between the cab of the chassis (metal roof) and the fiberglass overhang has a pretty big gap (about 1/8 to1/4”) and needs to be fixed. Looking for a DIY solution - any ideas what the best way to do this is?
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10-08-2017, 06:02 PM
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You probably have to drop the headliner around the roof cutout, to tighten the screws around the cutout opening, that secure the cab roof to the bed board. It sounds like they have loosened and are not holding for some reason or other.
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10-09-2017, 06:54 AM
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roof seal
I had the same problem, I bought 'RV roof tape' on Amazon, super stuff, it's 4 in wide and will seal anything.
Good luck
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10-09-2017, 07:40 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mich F
You probably have to drop the headliner around the roof cutout, to tighten the screws around the cutout opening, that secure the cab roof to the bed board. It sounds like they have loosened and are not holding for some reason or other.
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Thanks, I'll check this. Seems like a big PITA, removing the headliner. Hopefully that solves the main problem and closes the gap a bit, after that I guess I'l seal the seam with some RV sealant.
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10-17-2017, 02:46 PM
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Make sure you do it right because at 65 in pouring rain you're talking about a category 1 hurricane I've been told that class c's leak at the seal
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10-17-2017, 02:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LowHanger
Hello. I have a 2015 Thor Outlaw Super C. I just noticed that the entire seam between the cab of the chassis (metal roof) and the fiberglass overhang has a pretty big gap (about 1/8 to1/4”) and needs to be fixed. Looking for a DIY solution - any ideas what the best way to do this is?
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What part of the seal is gapped...there should be an interior finished piece and a mechanical seal underneath.
Repair the gap based on what's separated. Eterna-tape is amazing stuff for soft seals.
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10-17-2017, 07:19 PM
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I would use Eterna-tape.
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10-22-2017, 12:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JBMahan
Make sure you do it right because at 65 in pouring rain you're talking about a category 1 hurricane I've been told that class c's leak at the seal
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? I've had 4 Class C's. 2 Winnebago, 1 Fleetwood, and 1 Chinook. No leaks ever at that seal.
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04-29-2023, 08:14 PM
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wanderso, now aren't you special! so how does that help the OP?
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04-29-2023, 09:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sparky60
wanderso, now aren't you special! so how does that help the OP?
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It looks like the OP has been gone over 5 1/2 years - about a week or so after his started this thread. wanderso hasn't posted in 2 years.
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