Atchafalaya_man
Lafayette, Louisiana
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As far as the beach trip, I'd try to seal up the screws and bulb openings of that broken light bar, and then spray the front window with a hose. If it doesn't leak, hit the highway.
On the repair subject: Did you consult an auto-glass shop and ask them what is involved in changing out the glass?
I have essentially the same window that had a minor leak. I discovered that the flat glass is simply 'glued' into a perimeter bead of silicone on the inner frame of the window, just like an automobile windshield is mounted.
A glass shop would cut the silicone bead, remove the glass re-apply the black sealant and lay a new piece of flat safety glass in place. Almost a while-you-wait job.
Worth a call to them at the least....just to see if they are familiar with that type of window.
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TBH219
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For a quick fix that will last a while, and you can still see out, I would use some plexiglass. Then change that out when you get the glass. As stated above have a exact template made for the glass. Or like you mentioned just cover with some plastic, (heavy mil type).
Something else you could do if you don't care about needing to see out would be to blank it with a piece of luan. This would be cheaper than the plexi glass and would with stand winds at traveling speeds.
What about the turkey? is he going inthe fryer this thanksgiving?
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SALTYDOG5435S-TEX
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Thanks again for the tips. As far as the bird, I was headed to San Antonio and I don't think the city would have liked me cleaning a bird at the city park. We went to see my grandson's last soccer game. I told my wife if it had happened on the way home "Hell Yes I would have taken the bird" as is I left it for the critters. I had a conversation with our "Soon to be EX-Insurance Agent" He just wanted to talk about Life insurance. Did say the camper was not covered on my truck full coverage insurance and they did sell a policy for the truck camper but "we will talk about that later". I was also asking about a comercial policy for my business. He did not give me anything on that either. Needless to say I did not have a good Saturday.
The beach trip is just a 2 hour trip away so not to far a drive. The camper has an interior window that is like a storm window but does not keep the heat out. We will most likely close it off. We don't look out it enough to justtify keeping it.
Thanks again far all of your help
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JacintoKid
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Cliff, I'm sure you're aware but there is a 70% chance of rain tonight and 40% tomorrow for San Antonio. P.S., I have a covered parking slip i'm not using if you need a place to work without worrying about rain. It's near I-35/Judson Road. Good luck, Brad. At least you'll get some payback on Thanksgiving day!
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garryk6
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As a temporary fix, there is a product that is renown in Alaska as an Ice-Shield for roofs. It is called "Bituthane" It is a heavy mil rubber type membrane with a paper back that you peel off. Once the paper is off, DO NOT let the sticky side touch it self. You will not get it apart. You could just cover the entire window with this, and trimm it at your trim so it would not stick to the camper aluminum. Once the trip is over, it would come off with the window. Some vandals did this to a friends Suburban rear door glass. He had a scrap piece of plexi that he put over the door opening, and then used the narrow (6") roll of Bituthane to seal the door frame to the plexi. That was 3 months ago, and many rain, snow and wind storms later, and no leaks. Getting glass on an osland with no glass shop takes for ever, and is expensive. Good Luck,
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SALTYDOG5435S-TEX
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@ SHEEPDOG, Thanks for the offer but you are 2 hours away.
I found some tape my Dad use to use in his AC business. 3" wide and silver. No not duck tape. but more sticky than duck tape. I think he used it to repair ac ducking. I don't know how it will weather but I hope to use it as a templete when I start to fix properly.
Thanks again all for your help.
Cliff
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Photomike
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SALTYDOG5435S-TEX wrote:@ SHEEPDOG, Thanks for the offer but you are 2 hours away.
I found some tape my Dad use to use in his AC business. 3" wide and silver. No not duck tape. but more sticky than duck tape. I think he used it to repair ac ducking. I don't know how it will weather but I hope to use it as a templete when I start to fix properly.
Thanks again all for your help.
Cliff
I love that tape. Has some strength that dust tape does not have. Once on it will (or should) not come off. Just make sure the surface is warm and dry when applying.
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JoeChiOhki
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SALTYDOG5435S-TEX wrote:@ SHEEPDOG, Thanks for the offer but you are 2 hours away.
I found some tape my Dad use to use in his AC business. 3" wide and silver. No not duck tape. but more sticky than duck tape. I think he used it to repair ac ducking. I don't know how it will weather but I hope to use it as a templete when I start to fix properly.
Thanks again all for your help.
Cliff
Its metal Ducting tape vs cloth ducting tape. Used for similar purposes, but one is better for exposure to the elements and aluminum clad insulation wraps.
I have a couple rolls of the stuff, use it for sealing the tops to the sides of my screen patio.
Heat it up a little with a heat gun and it will stick like a dream. Try and apply it while cold and it won't adhere to anything...
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SALTYDOG5435S-TEX
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Thanks for letting me know what I used. As far as heating it up, I am not to worried. Forcast for tomorrow: Clear skys and a high of 83°. The camper will start recieving full sun at daybreak.
Thanks again for all the help.
Cliff
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JoeChiOhki
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SALTYDOG5435S-TEX wrote:Thanks for letting me know what I used. As far as heating it up, I am not to worried. Forcast for tomorrow: Clear skys and a high of 83°. The camper will start recieving full sun at daybreak.
Thanks again for all the help.
Cliff
Remember to leave the tape out in the sun as well, the tape also needs to be hot for the glue to become sticky.
Also, another note. There are different grades of metal ducting tape. The stuff I use is extremely heavy with a very thick glue coating on the back, some of the less expensive stuff is thinner material and not as effective of glue.
You may want to apply it, let it cool, then hose it down to see if it loosens up. If it does, you may need to go to the Home depot and get the more expensive, near $10 a roll stuff.
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