bcoldpro
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I am the 2nd owner of a 2016 Minnie Winnie 22R. I have an ongoing issue with a roof leak at the nose cap area, specifically at the metal strip that runs the width of the roof above the running lights. Water collects somewhere in the nose cap area and flows into the upper bunk when the RV is in motion.
I cleaned and recaulked the entire length of the metal strip at both the top side and under side. That seemed to work well for about 1 year. I built a scaffold so I could work and an elevated level.
Now that metal strip appears to be leaking again( I imagine that strip secures the top side of the roof material to the lower section at the running lights?)
Here's are my questions: Has anyone removed the metal strip secured to the roof above the running lights to inspect what is below? (I imagine there is a gap between the upper roof panel and the lower nose panel?)
Has anyone found a method of sealing the roof area beneath the metal strip I mention here and then reinstalling the metal strip?
I'm thinking of pulling the metal securing strip, laying a piece of Eternabond across the full width of the gap I'm guessing I might find, and then resecuring the metal strip with new screws.
(Still all kinds of questions about what wood is below and thickness)
Being the 2nd owner, Winnebago tells me the roof Warranty applies to only the original owner. No other roof leaks. I did have the perimeter of the roof recaulked 2 years ago as a preventative effort.
New to this forum so not sure yet how to post photos.
I cleaned and recaulked the entire length of the metal strip at both the top side and under side. That seemed to work well for about 1 year. I built a scaffold so I could work and an elevated level.
Now that metal strip appears to be leaking again( I imagine that strip secures the top side of the roof material to the lower section at the running lights?)
Here's are my questions: Has anyone removed the metal strip secured to the roof above the running lights to inspect what is below? (I imagine there is a gap between the upper roof panel and the lower nose panel?)
Has anyone found a method of sealing the roof area beneath the metal strip I mention here and then reinstalling the metal strip?
I'm thinking of pulling the metal securing strip, laying a piece of Eternabond across the full width of the gap I'm guessing I might find, and then resecuring the metal strip with new screws.
(Still all kinds of questions about what wood is below and thickness)
Being the 2nd owner, Winnebago tells me the roof Warranty applies to only the original owner. No other roof leaks. I did have the perimeter of the roof recaulked 2 years ago as a preventative effort.
New to this forum so not sure yet how to post photos.
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