snail Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Hi all, does anyone know of a product to fix over the sliding door on a PVC to stop water dripping inside, not during the rain or with door open, but opening after rain stopped but roof still wet it drips onto the seat I have used drip stop before for other things but find it goes mouldy looking after a while Just thought there maybe a specific item to stop this, of course there might be space problem as exterior light and roll out awning fitted Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 There is a stick on gútter available made for over sliding doors works well on our van it was there when we got it so can't help with where to get it but there is one available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 There is a stick on gútter available made for over sliding doors works well on our van it was there when we got it so can't help with where to get it but there is one available edit to add link https://www.dometic.com/en-hk/outdoor/hk/products/climate/windows-and-doors/window-and-door-accessories-for-motorhomes-,-a-,-caravans/dometic-raintec-rt-100-_-24865 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Hi Swift made a rain strip that was fitted to my 2010 Mondial don't know if this is still available, there is a Fiamma drip stop or you can buy some "P" rubber off eBay I used this on my last two vans works well for £10 for 4 metres . At the top end there is the Dometic Raintec a rain gutter and awning light £179 from Magnum Motorhomes or £120 from Midland Leisure Supplies they also do a Dimtec rain gutter awning light for £72 but both are collection only. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snail Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 Thanks for your replies, does this mean my original awning light needs to be removed to fit the raintec, if so can I use the power to feed the new one? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 6 hours ago, snail said: Thanks for your replies, does this mean my original awning light needs to be removed to fit the raintec, if so can I use the power to feed the new one? Thanks Would need to see phots of van and lamp to answer that. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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paul2 Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 That light is very close so you may need to move it I do think you could use wiring that's there, if the awning light you have fitted works ok I would check with swift dealer to if you can get one from them, because looking at their new Select they are still using the gutter like i had on my Mondial and that would fit without moving your light. If the first owner had gone back to Swift in 2010 they would have fitted one free (like they did for me). I have not got a Dometic raintec but it's on my Christmas list. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snail Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share Posted November 15, 2022 Thanks Paul👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snail Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 Hi again sorry to harp on, I've had a good look through the pictures of the domestic raintec, My original awning light is approximately 30mm high, my concern is that the raintec won't cover my original footprint when removed and I don't know how mine is fixed, where the fixing holes are drilled may be left exposed etc. Can the raintec gutter be fitted without the light? There does seem to be a lot of stripping down to get to the fixings I assume? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinhood Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 The conventional method of preventing water coming off the roof is to fit a rubber awning lip seal into one of the grooves. I suspect the method of mounting, and the awning used (a "6 series"?) for your PVC negates this. Thule recommendation in this case is to fit an EPDM seal between the awning and the roof (I think it is fitted (stuck) to either the awning or the roof before the awning is fitted, and then the awning mounted down onto it. https://www.thule.com/en-gb/van-accessories/awning-accessories/thule-epdm-sealing-_-productgroup_197100 ...as an example only, the following purchasing link (The Thule part number is 308697). https://leisureplusdirect.co.uk/product/thule-epdm-tape/ I suspect one could source similar sized generic s/a EPDM in a single length rather more cheaply (though the adhesion quality is obviously important. If you're prepared to demount and remount the awning (it's relatively easy, but high and a weight, so two-handed, probably up and over onto the roof) then it might provide a solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Another solution to help (not 100%) is to fit draught seal along top and about 1ft down, just inside opening so that when door is shut it butts up against it and stops worst of water running in. I think this is what we used. Stormguard Extra Thick Weatherstrips Black 3.5m 2 Pack | Weatherstrips | Screwfix.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snail Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 Thanks for more ideas 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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