Bunks ends leak in storage

[studyhound03]

Can you please send pics...we're trying to figure out the best(less expensive) way to replace stripping. Thanx

[Scott91370]

Who are to asking?

[Gainerj1368]

Hello, I noticed your reply in the bunk end leaking thread. Can you send me the pictures of the fix that you did? I get an error clicking on the link you posted. Thank you!

[Gainerj1368]

Can you post the link again? I do not see it in the response that you posted. Much thanks!

[DocBrown]

Originally Posted by Gainerj1368

Hello, I noticed your reply in the bunk end leaking thread. Can you send me the pictures of the fix that you did? I get an error clicking on the link you posted. Thank you!

Who's post are you referring to? Please note the last response with actual information regarding the issue was nearly 1 1/2 years ago. One of the members who posted links hasn't been active here since sometime in 2015.

[Gainerj1368]

Originally Posted by DocBrown

Who's post are you referring to? Please note the last response with actual information regarding the issue was nearly 1 1/2 years ago. One of the members who posted links hasn't been active here since sometime in 2015.

I was referring to the posts from ladywendolyn and jwrigley. They both had posts that either had a link or pictures listed in their posts. Thanks, DocBrown!

[ZeSkywalker27]

Hello, I have a Jayco Jayfather 19H 2008. When i drive with heavy rain, water entered through the front hinge on the under bunk door. Does anyone have the part numbers of the seals for FWD bunk door c/t hinge?

[DocBrown]

Originally Posted by ZeSkywalker27

Does anyone have the part numbers of the seals for FWD bunk door c/t hinge?

Try contact Jayco Customer Service or call a dealer, but I don't believe you can order seals specific to the trailer. If they have it, it will be in bulk. You could check auto parts suppliers. They sell various seals for automotive use in bulk.

This place looks interesting:
https://shop.uni-grip.com/Products

Once you get it replaced make sure to treat it twice a year with a protectant of some sort. This is our second hybrid, the first we had for 10 year. Neither has any signs of the seals drying out.

[Stainless]

Originally Posted by DocBrown

...Once you get it replaced make sure to treat it twice a year with a protectant of some sort. This is our second hybrid, the first we had for 10 year. Neither has any signs of the seals drying out.

What would you recommend to protect it with?

[DocBrown]

Just Google "rubber protectant". 303 is a popular brand.

[Jimmydnl]

I have a leak in the hinge/seal of the front bunk.

Can you elaborate on what you did to repair yours?
Thanks,
Jim Duggan

[Ernie85]

Originally Posted by Jimmydnl

I have a leak in the hinge/seal of the front bunk.

Can you elaborate on what you did to repair yours?
Thanks,
Jim Duggan

I bought some rubber door seal at Lowe's, about 1/2 inch wide by 1/4 inch thick. I left the old seal in place and added this seal on the edge of it. I also replace the pads under the locking latches. I actually used sample floor pads examples from Lowe's. They gave me them for free. By replacing the pads it made a tighter seal.

The camper is in storage or I would send you pictures. If you need more info I maybe able to go the storage and take pics.

Good Luck

[Jimmydnl]

Very much appreciate your reply.

Pictures would be great but there is no hurry at all. Sometime in the spring would be OK!

Jim

[Jimmydnl]

Hi Ernie. Did you get any pictures to send?

Thanks
Jim

[X23KEN]

You might want to check the process of closing the bunks in regards to the velcro hinge cover and its stowage when closing.
Recently I reread the owner's manual as I too was seeing water in the storage area and wanted to be sure I was doing things correctly when closing up. It appears there's an important step that I was missing and I'm pretty sure it resolved the issue.
Step 2 of closing the beds is vague, but here it is, from page 71 under "Closing the Beds"...

2. Loosen the hinge cover by lifting up on the Velcro side. Lay the cover back on the bed
shelf.

Later in Step 8, there is a warning...

"8. From the interior, inspect the perimeter of the door making sure there is nothing
obstructing the top and sides of the door.

Make sure the hinge cover is clear of the door.
If the tent or hinge cover is not clear of the door edges, the door will not close and seal tightly, and/or damage to the bulb seal may occur.

The important part is the second sentence in Step 8. What I found was that without pulling the hinge cover loose and folding it back over the "shelf," the hinge cover material is folded between the bulb sealant the bunk door. I now take care to release the hinge cover from the velcro.

I found this out on our last trip out east and back. Approximately 2,000 miles into our 4,500 mile trip I figured it out. We drove 8 hours through rain and traffic from Main to West Virginia and the front cargo area was bone dry.

Hope this helps.