RV Repair | Leaking Seal Around Cab | Coachman Leprechaun 260DS
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
- This repair snuck up on us as my wife found it by accident. Air and road noise was entering the cab and we did not know where it was coming from. In this video, we show you the issue and our fix for the problem.
I am trying something different in showing you raw footage of the installation of the foam tape and the new screws. I wanted to show how difficult and the tedious these repairs can be.
The screws I used were #12 x 14 x 1 1/4" self drilling sheet metal screws with rubber/metal washer. I bought them at the local hardware store. I tried to find a link online but the only ones I could find were in large quantities.
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Coachman Leprechaun 260 DS
Leaking RV
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Sheet Metal Fix.
I just discovered this same issue with my 2017 Coachman Freelander. I am the third owner and a previous owner just squirted Silicone sealant in the gap. I will be doing this repair with countersunk bolts coming down from the bunk, and washers with lock nuts on the bottom side (I am afraid that new screws will eventually back out just like the factory ones did).
That is a great idea. I am hoping I do not need to repair again, but if I do, I will use your method. Thanks for the comment.
Great job! Just purchased a 2015 Coachmen Freelander 19CB with a lot of noise between the chassis and the box/coach in the same area. The video is a great tutorial and a huge help. Great choice with the new fasteners. I saw the other video where they came loose a bit, probably would be a good idea to add some Loctite. Thanks you guys!!
Glad we can help. Thanks for the comment.
Mark i had this problem i watched your vid and I need to share some facts with you. first i see that the cut out made by the factory was much better then in mine. the person that cut out my cab well just say he must have been drunk or something. curves with less than a 1/4 " of skin to attach to I have pictures. the 12 screws pulled out just like yours. I call coachmen and told them the issue and they said it was very unusual to hear of this problem. And they offered to send me a new seal. which they did.
My repair was more complicated than just replacing the screw with larger ones. And I will strongly suggest you retro fit your skin and over head as I did because I'm sure you will be heading down more bumpy roads. and your repair will come undone in a short time. My solution will never come undone or leak and I can explain why later.
If you are traveling and these screws come loose while you travel and you encounter a massive rain storm it will leak you may know or not, but it will be a major problem that could rune your 260ds. I don't have a tube but would like to share my solution so you might . I have a lot of pictures and time invested in the restoration of my 2019 260DS.
I cant say I bought a lemon but it's definitely not a peach. ill share my email so you or anyone else can contact me for my solution to this or other issues I have completed on the 260 ds
wgatti@q.com please title your email 260DS
Bill, Just sent you an email.
Bill...i'm having this exact problem now. Every screw came loose. water intruded during a storm which led me to find the issue. I"m going to send you an email, if you wouldn't mind sharing pictures as well. :)
I've got a really squeaky above-cab, and thinking I'll need to investigate. Your video has helped me a lot to understand how to go about it. Thanks!
Your Welcome. Let us know how it goes.
I have a very squeaky cab to overhead Thor 22E. I am going to open it up this weekend and see if I can fix it. Thanks for this video.
Let me know what you find.
@@RMAGarage All the self tapping screws on the driver’s side (from far left to the center) were either missing or sheared off. I assume that the missing screws had sheared off and fallen out (I found a couple). I replaced them all with larger screws and added about five more screws where the spacing between two screws was too large. I also added caulking to some uncaulked areas between the cab and the motorhome body. This cured the squeaking.
Thanks again.
Glad it worked out for you. Thanks for the comment.
Hey thanks for the video! I have experienced the same and used smaller screws, only to get the squeak back again! Should have used the larger screws as you did, so I'm going to redo..
Seems whoever cuts the cab roof cuts too wide.
Thanks again!
I agree about the cutting too wide. A little care and consideration would go along way by making better cuts. Thanks for the comment.
great video guys. would have liked to see how the outside seal turned out also. looking at doing this to my 1995 cobra on a ford chassis.
Thanks 👍
I have the same issue on My 2002 class C chevy 3500, that squicky sound comes from the junction between the cab and the box. Your video is pretty helpful, I will do the repair soon Boston starts to be warm again
Glad we could help. Thanks for the Comment.
Basically I think it is a good video. Basically there are some nice pics. Basically I think this video helped me so thanks. Basically it looks like a pretty standard job. So basically thanks.
You're Welcome.......Basically:)
Well done!
Thanks.
Thank you! I have the same problem and was wondering how to fix it.
Glad I could help!
we just purchased a 24 ft leprechaun . only one payment and now a window leak over cab. We are in just huge regrets. we shielded and are looking for where to take. will repair and sell
Wow, I have talked to other people and it seems the quality is very low for newer RV's. Thanks for the comment.
Great video, thank u very much !!
You are welcome!
The industry should have created a steel backer for the screws to go through. Would take no time with a hacksaw and welder to make. just sad all that bowing of the vans roof attached to the upper bed/overhang.
Thanks for the video. I am interested in buying this same class c. This is good information about what I should look for during inspection. Do you think the manufacturers have addresses these issue in the newer model years?
Eric, I would like to think so; but, in reality, the manufacturer's do not have the time and money to do the upgrades. I believe a lower price point is the goal of most manufacturer's.
To me just plain lack of manufacture works ethics how can you not see a huge see thru holes before it's covered with some type flashing.
over a year later, how is the repair holding up? i'm having this exact issue on a 2015. Was getting wet driving down the highway and opened it up to find every single screw loose or fell out. Massive gap. I was going to use lap sealant or big stretch, then larger self tapping screws like you did. I"m just curious if its held up for you?
My repairs has held up great with thousands of miles back and forth to Florida.
is it raining ? Sounds like rain drops :) I love your videos !!
LOL it was raining. Thanks for the kind words.
I just discovered your channel. I’m looking at the leprechaun 270QB. Is the problem that you had, is this common?
I am not sure how common it is. I only had one commentor say that they had the same problem.
you could have just dropped it off for warranty service and had it back for 2023
LOL!!!!!!!!!!
We have had so many repairs to make, all would be under warranty, but not much faith in these dealers. Best to just fix it ourselves. Glad we are handy!
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can you use a little installation foam as well as tightening the screws?
Yes, What ever you need to seal it up. Just make sure you keep it inside and that it is not protruding outside. I would think it would deteriorate if exposed to the outside.
1) What year is this RV?
2) Has this problem been fixed in the 2021?
Model year 2017. Seeing that all these RVs are custom fabricated, I probably got one that had a bit of a defect. I don’t think they’ve change the way they’ve built them
@@RMAGarage thanks for the reply. Was Coachman any help to you? I just bought a 2021, and it's in for some minor warranty work, but your video caused some concern. I hope we are luckier than you were, but at least I know where to look.
We did not contact coachman. Funny as it is looking back at all we have done to the RV, we have never contacted coachman. We purchased our RV from a dealer over 5 hours away so going back to them would be logistical nightmare. I guess I felt that the repairs were no big deal and relatively inexpensive. It also creates great UA-cam content.
@@RMAGarage , the thought of getting started in U-Tube presentations as a means of full-timing intrigues me. Would you be willing to help me start?
Ever hear of Locktite?
I love the simplicity of your comment and wish it was that easy. Locktite only works when there are enough threads to lock together. What we have hear is two peices of thin sheet metal that we are being held together with a course thread scew. Locktite will not work. I wish it did.....
I would put gorilla glue or caulk on the screws before running them in to keep them from vibrating loose.
i still cant figure how to send you my pictures do you still want them?
Bill, If you just want to send a few at a time, just send them to dirtbikedad48@gmail.com.
If it's made by Coachman it's not surprising to me mine is a
2022 freelander they gave us no name assecory battery,the jacks would not work, the slides were off n had see thru holes, leaky shower n kitchen sink ,moulding were flying off the drivers sides when I went to San Antonio.I got no spare tire now I found out the front tires wheel don't match the dually,so if get a flat in wild forest you'll out luck with ur wife n kids😢.Miguel Negrete10-6-2023 the freelander is falling apart .The worst of all you only get 8.5 MPG if u drive over 55 mph,every stop for gas will make cry ,about 150.$$$$ a tank full .START CRYING
We have done a lot of work on ours as well. Buying an RV is not for the faint at heart. Thanks for the comment.
@@RMAGarage I am glad someone answered, For moment I thought I was in a twilight zone .Iam passing the word for the poor folks that are rush to sign and are being thrown out to fend for themsevles. Lucky for me I bought extra maintenance insurance and still get told is as is we didn't cause the damage.
That flimsy little foam seal is entirely inadequate, your cabover attachment was poorly designed, poorly constructed, and the installation was poorly implemented. It should be mounted with bolts, flat washers, lock-nuts, Loctite, and putty tape "rather than foam" for a secure water tight seal. And a nice clean bead of polyurethane RV sealant Around the exterior perimeter of the cabover attachment would provide additional protection.
Thanks for the comment. If I have to address this again, your repair is what I will do.
Junk, most rv's built after 2008 are literally thrown together. Really sad that folks are paying $100,000 plus to purchase garbage.
I tend to agree; but how did you come up with 2008? I am interested in you logic.
"Basically" a total pile of crap... typical of RV manufacturing in modern times. Shame..
With this being our first RV, it has been an eye opener...hence the UA-cam channel. Thanks for the comment.
Quit saying "basically"
Got it. Thanks for the comment.