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Old 03-21-2021, 09:05 PM   #1
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How to find a wind leak

Is there a way to find a leak in a window or slide out seal? Last couple days I have a high pitched sound somewhere in the front of the coach. I don't know where it is coming from and not sure how in the world to find it. Any ideas?

We are planning to have an air pressure test completed on the coach. Will this ultimately find any seals that aren't good causing the squeal or leak? I would think so, correct?
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Old 03-21-2021, 11:06 PM   #2
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You can try putting painter's tape (usually blue) around the areas you suspect. I use the three inch wide tape. It is easy to install and remove.

I usually tape up the entire suspect area - take it for a drive. If that fixes the wind sound, I start removing sections until the noise comes back.

Worded for me on my truck.

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Old 03-21-2021, 11:17 PM   #3
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Are you sure it isn’t the entry door? Moved the door stricken plate on mine too stop a whistle above 40 mph. Push on the door from outside while parked if the door moves you may need to adjust the striker so the door seal is tighter
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Gaffers tape wont leave residue but on door you may need someone to let you out.
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Old 03-22-2021, 03:25 AM   #5
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Often the weep holes for the drivers window have plastic covers and the loss of one will cause issues. Mine never worked well and I modified mine so they don't use the plastic covers that are hard to source it seems for me.
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Old 03-22-2021, 05:21 AM   #6
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How to find a wind leak

Another vote for weep holes. The small slots at the bottom of the windows. Those tiny slots can cause a lot of wind noise . they have small covers that can unsnap and fall out.
Caution Do not seal or tape the weep holes for more than just a test!!! Doing so will cause the window to leak into the interior wall and floor sometimes without you knowing until the rot takes over ! The brite individual who owned my coach prior decided to silicone the covers on sealing the hole! Took the dealer a lot of time and money to fix that.
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You could pay for a Seal Test which will find all the air and water leak points.

https://rvleaks.com/
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