Introduce myself

[B@rtsElddis]

Hello, i just want to introduce myself on this forum.
My name is Bart, living in the Netherlands , i own a Elddis Crusader Shamal my2015
I’am facing some problems with a leaking skywindow.
I hope to find intersting issues about Elddis caravans in general.

 

[toad a caravan]

Welcome aboard

 

[toad a caravan]

Have you looked in the brand banter section?

 

[B@rtsElddis]

Welcome aboard

Have you looked in the brand banter section?

Have you looked in the brand banter section?

Not yet, just trying to find out how the forum works.

 

[IanB1485]

Welcome to the forum. Is it the 'panoramic' window at the front or one of the Skylights further back in the caravan. Panoramic windows particularly the large one on the Elddis Crusaders can suffer from bonding failure due to expansion and contraction as the ambient temperature changes. It may need removing and rebonding by a workshop.

 

[B@rtsElddis]

Yes it is the panoramic window.
I think the bonding is in deed the problem.

 

[Dustydog]

welcome to the Forum Bart. I'm sure answers to your leak problem will be made soon

 

[IanB1485]

I did a botch job with the customers agreement where I applied a bead of black soudal fix all around the outer edge..it was either that or cut the window out with a cheese wire with the attendant risk of breaking it and rebond it. There is a YouTube video from Atlantic caravans showing removal of a swift panoramic window check it out

 

[B@rtsElddis]

I found the video, thanks for your reply.
Looks a terrible job.

 

[IanB1485]

Hence just applying an extra bead around the perimeter, not pretty but it sealed it

 

[Gafferbill]

I refitted and renewed the seal in one of these panoramic windows as a DIY job.....not a job for the fainthearted!
Before even tackling the job, unless you can work undercover, you need a fine weather window of several days.
The window is in a very awkward position so you need a stable access platform from which to work. You need to be fit as you will be leaning, lifting and reaching to do the job.
The job itself is one of removing the old sealant and freeing the window.
Clean all the surfaces and reseal. Then don't move the caravan for at least a day preferably 2 days.

It is widely reported that this type of window will leak and or crack at some point in a caravan's lifetime regardless of make.

 

[B@rtsElddis]

I refitted and renewed the seal in one of these panoramic windows as a DIY job.....not a job for the fainthearted!
Before even tackling the job, unless you can work undercover, you need a fine weather window of several days.
The window is in a very awkward position so you need a stable access platform from which to work. You need to be fit as you will be leaning, lifting and reaching to do the job.
The job itself is one of removing the old sealant and freeing the window.
Clean all the surfaces and reseal. Then don't move the caravan for at least a day preferably 2 days.

It is widely reported that this type of window will leak and or crack at some point in a caravan's lifetime regardless of make.

Thank you for your reply, i am in contact now with the dealer for repair.
And ofcourse they say it is not known to them that this problem is almost common.

 

[Beachball]

Hi Bart Welcome to the forum if you brought it from a caravan dealer it should under warranty and seeing you are in contact with them just hope it a speedy repair for you ,and good luck .

 

[otherclive]

Hi Bart Welcome to the forum if you brought it from a caravan dealer it should under warranty and seeing you are in contact with them just hope it a speedy repair for you ,and good luck .

The Op lives in the Netherlands so don't assume that their consumer laws mirror our CRA2015.

 

[B@rtsElddis]

The caravan is planned for repair by the dealer for the 27th of June, earlier was not possible due to overload of work. When the carravan is repaired, i will inform.

 

[B@rtsElddis]

Caravan window is repaired.
New bonding around the inner part all around the window area aswell all around the outer part of the plate.
No dammage found on the surrounding wood caused by the leakkage.
For every one with the same type of Elddis Crusader my2015 check the window regularly for leakkage, it’s a common problem according my caravan dealer.

 

[otherclive]

Caravan window is repaired.
New bonding around the inner part all around the window area aswell all around the outer part of the plate.
No dammage found on the surrounding wood caused by the leakkage.
For every one with the same type of Elddis Crusader my2015 check the window regularly for leakkage, it’s a common problem according my caravan dealer.

A good outcome.

 

[Beachball]

Caravan window is repaired.
New bonding around the inner part all around the window area aswell all around the outer part of the plate.
No dammage found on the surrounding wood caused by the leakkage.
For every one with the same type of Elddis Crusader my2015 check the window regularly for leakkage, it’s a common problem according my caravan dealer.

Very good outcome 🙏