My how-to video for cleaning the weep holes and tracks

[jd1923]

We received the replacement rubber from Pelland quickly and they sent an extra foot+ in length. Installed it last week, starting from the bottom, pushing hard to compress as much stock as possible. I used an automotive hose cutter tool. Cut it 1/4" longer at end and pushed in the extra length, so that when it shrinks, we should be good. The black does look so much better, as it is recessed, and the white frame is still prominent. Thanks all for your help! 🙂

[Harley]

Just an FYI. We purchased hull #49 about a year ago and have constant issues with water in our dinette window. I did everything possible that the forum suggested to no avail. After more investigation I took a little pick and ran on the inside of the window tracks and the pick kept grabbing on something. Turns out the drains were stamped  but not completely out. After some luck I was able to get all 4 drains clear. Not sure if this was an issue with earlier models or if we just got lucky! 😂 We have not had an issue since, knock on wood. Oops that's fiberglass.

[topgun2]

Glad you found the source of the problem! 

Interesting that the previous owner must have lived with that issue since Hull 49 was new.  

Bill

[Harley]

Unfortunately we are finding quite a few issues the previous owner lived with. No worries, "BUCK" will be good as new and ready for more adventures!

[SeaDawg]

1 hour ago, Harley said:

Unfortunately we are finding quite a few issues the previous owner lived with. No worries, "BUCK" will be good as new and ready for more adventures!

I'm really glad that #49 found a great owner.

"Buck" is in good hands. 

 

 

 

[Nan]

Here is the information that I have for for the windows:  For the 3 large windows, Pelland Enterprises in Arnold, Ca. phone number: 209-795-9330 - I bought 17'. The Item code is H109-376-19 and the description says 1/2" Glass Vinyl Seal, Black sold by the foot at $5.17 a foot for a total of $87.89. 

For the escape window: I bought from Steele Rubber Products. Steelerubber.com The PN number is 70-3825-255 I do not remember how much I paid for it, but I think I ordered 10' .  I also ordered this in black.

I hope this helps someone.

[SeaDawg]

For hull #49, current product codes may not work. 

I'd suggest a call, or email,  to service 

 

[rich.dev]

What year is your Oliver @Nan? 

[ScubaRx]

4 hours ago, rich.dev said:

What year is your Oliver @Nan? 

Her trailer is a 2017.

 

[Wayfinder]

I'm missing two black weep hole plugs, but I had completely forgot about them as I blocked them with white Gorilla duct tape, strong stuff. They blend in too well to remind me.  I just now looked at them, after nearly 2.5 years outside, and they're still perfect. Maybe I should pull the other two plugs to match. I'm getting a bit of water inside with heavy rains. Or, like my walk-in door, maybe the frames are leaking. Since I pulled off the door fame off the hull and resealed, it's been perfect, no more leaks.  Super easy job. I have a post somewhere in the forums. No vid yet, not sure how to organize content.  

 

[GAP]

On 5/11/2023 at 4:10 PM, Rivernerd said:

https://www.pellandent.com/RV-Window-Seal

Pull your flexible seal, then match the profile with the one on the Pelland Enterprises web page to ensure you get the same one.

Just put in the order.  Cost about $100 with shipping to Connecticut.  Ordered in black for longevity.  Any of these sort of plastic or vinyl bits that are on the outside of a vehicle can be treated with 303 which is an aerospace UV protector similar but better than armor-all.  I'm thinking the black will never show the fungus stains.  Thanks much for pointing me in the right direction.

[MAX Burner]

22 hours ago, GAP said:

Ordered in black for longevity.

Same here - the black should last longer.  It looks better too, iMO...

 

[rich.dev]

On 5/11/2023 at 5:37 PM, johnwen said:

My rear window is as described by Chris and was pretty straight forward as he shows in the video.  My side windows are not.  The slotted rubber piece on each side have a felt rubbing strip on either side of the channel and prevent the rubber piece from being extracted, unless you use quite a bit of force.  The felt strips are an H shape and fit over the edge of the rubber strip.  I'm not sure if the pictures are of any help.  I quit as RoadKingsofGa did and am unable to fit the H shape of the felt strip back over it edges.  So I quit at that point and finished cleaning as best I could.  I don't think it matters much if I don't get the felt strip back perfectly as the window still slides smoothly and none of the weep holes are blocked.  I'll search out the window experts at the rally.

BTW, there are 2 of those felt strips, 1either side of the rubber strip.  I did not attempt removal of the outboard strip.

John

John, have you figured out how to remove/install the side window window black tracks with the felt rubbing strips? My windows are the same as yours, I cleaned the rear window but like you and @RoadKingsofGA I couldn't remove the side window black tracks with the felt strips!   

[Mike and Carol]

On 11/8/2023 at 9:01 AM, MAX Burner said:

Same here - the black should last longer.  It looks better too, iMO...

 

10 years here with the black.  No issues.

[Patriot]

5 years with black window trim and no issues here either. We also pull window gaskets after each trip and used soap and water and compressed air and have never had any issues with water intrusion. It’s a cleaning and detailing  ✅ list to do! 😊 

Edited yesterday at 12:20 AM by Patriot

[jd1923]

All I do is when we return from camping trips, I pressure wash all the dirt off our trailer (and there’s so much dirt out here)! I hit the windows straight on with 3000 PSI water pressure and you see the dirty water come out of the drain holes first, followed by clean water. If I do not see this out of EVERY drain hole I would address this afterwards. As I am blasting the windows, Chris is inside with a towel to collect any sprayed water to the interior and there is generally little to none.

And our Ollie can get very dirty!

Edited 22 hours ago by jd1923

[topgun2]

9 hours ago, jd1923 said:

And our Ollie can get very dirty!

I can just see those guys at CGI having their way with #113! 😇

Bill

[rich.dev]

9 hours ago, jd1923 said:

And our Ollie can get very dirty!

John, now that's camping to the full! 😄

[jd1923]

5 hours ago, topgun2 said:

I can just see those guys at CGI having their way with #113! 😇 Bill

Chris and I are OK with our "Dirty Ollie." After a wash it goes from dirty to pasty, but not paying the big bucks for a shine.

4 hours ago, rich.dev said:

John, now that's camping to the full! 😄

That picture is from our very first Oliver camping trip, July 2023 to Kendricks Peak AZ, after 26 miles of dirt road. Ever since that trip, I've brought our Dewalt leaf blower which gets a lot of it off if blown as soon as we get to our campsite.

Just got back from 12 days to NM and back. We hit snow then fog and rain and it's not quite as dirty this time but it is sure stuck on now. Bought gas for the pressure washer yesterday and today it's a beautiful sunny 72F day and I should be getting wet and dirty after lunch today~!