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

[Geronimo John]

1 hour ago, Wayfinder said:

I'm thinking to recommend to use a mini-vacuum attachment to suck out any dry debris.  That might make it easier to clean out when it does get wet.

Good idea.

Maybe first a dry clean using compressed air on the high side and a wet/dry vac on the low side.

Then do it wet with some dawn soap clean process with the hot water tank wand and a wet/dry vac involved.  

Both aided by poking with extra long pipe cleaners.

Problem is we only have two hands......

GJ

[Wayfinder]

I do really dislike these windows overall.  Waiting for the better windows.  We'll see what gets announced soon.

 

[rich.dev]

16 minutes ago, Wayfinder said:

 

I do really dislike these windows overall.  Waiting for the better windows.  We'll see what gets announced soon

 

Same here, this is our 5 trailer and must say I really don’t like these windows! 

[Snackchaser]

Here’s a quick and easy shortcut!

After following this thread, I decided to clean our window tracks too.  We live in the rain forrest and they were full of redwood needles, moss, dirt and mildew.  The white rubber seals were terribly stained even after a hard scrubbing with a stiff brush.  I was going to order new seals until  I gave them a quick soak in “30 Second Outdoor Cleaner” from Ace Hardware.  It's amazing!  They looked brand new.

I picked up some pipe cleaners to clean the track, but I didn’t need them.  Instead I used a straight brush and a water hose nozzle.  The water jet went under the fixed window section and washed all kinds of dirt out of the weep holes.  I just pulsed the water jet until it ran clear.  We moved the bedding and seat cushions out of the way, but there was minimal leakage inside.  I'll be doing this every year now.

Cheers, Geoff

[Geronimo John]

My family and I have  had way over a dozen trailers.  Most had boats on them, and one was a pop-up.  As we approached retirement we knew we had had enough wave rocking and flapping canvas and needed a serious upgrade.

So compared to all my previous experiences, the Ollie windows are super fantastic!  Especially now that I have seen Chris's video!!!  LOL

GJ