moisture on escape hatch January 16, 2009, 12:23:47 pm Yahoo Message Number: 98619Does anyone have ideas for controlling water collection in cold weather on aluminum edge of escape hatch over cab? The drips even freeze on some cold nights. I just mop it up so does not drip on us while driving, but wondered if there was a way to prevent.Donna Williams
Re: moisture on escape hatch Reply #1 – January 16, 2009, 05:31:43 pm Yahoo Message Number: 98629"Does anyone have ideas for controlling water collection in cold weather on aluminum edge of escape hatch over cab?" Buy or make a cover that extends at least half an inch beyond the edge of the frame. Lazy Daze will sell you a nice one made of heavy vinyl lined with insulating foam. (It mounts with big snaps.) Or you could make your own. Either way, cover that hatch and the problem will end.Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels/
moisture on escape hatch Reply #2 – January 17, 2009, 08:16:48 am Yahoo Message Number: 98642Donna,As Andy recommended, you can buy or make a vinyl cover for the hatch. I'd also suggest that you cut a piece of 2" foam insulation to snugly fit into the opening before putting the vinyl cover in place. Since doing this, we have no problems with condensation. I also cut a 1" piece of foam for each of the cabover side windows, along with the vinyl covers.Ted H.'02 FL NE-12@ Pelican Roost RV Park, Naval Station Mayport, FLDoes anyone have ideas for controlling water collection in cold weather on aluminum edge of escape hatch over cab? The drips even freeze on some cold nights. I just mop it up so does not drip on us while driving, but wondered if there was a way to prevent. Donna Williams[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: moisture on escape hatch Reply #3 – January 17, 2009, 10:22:00 am Yahoo Message Number: 98647To add to what Ted says . . . Consider cutting the rigid foam just a little smaller than the hatch opening, about 3/16" should do depending on which fabric you use to cover the foam. Then get some 3M contact adhesive spray (77 or 90). Cut one piece of fabric the size of the foam insert and glue it to the foam by first spraying the fabric lightly. Also spray the foam and apply fabric. Cut a piece of fabric big enough to do the other side of the foam, with enough extra to wrap up the sides on onto the backside. Trial fit the fabric, cutting away any excess at the corners. Spray the edge of the foam and fabric being careful not to get too much on the backside. Go a bit heavier on the fabric and start folding it up and over before the glue has completely dried. To make removal of your "plug" easier, you may want to install a small loop of cord or light rope before covering with fabric (or after). You'll want to install a large washer, or scrap of thin material with hole in it, on the backside to reinforce the rope handle. If, after making your fabric covered foam plug, you find it's a bit too tight, you can fix that by tapping the edges in using a clean hammer. The foam will collapse a bit an not rebound.bumper Yonder
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