Date:         Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:17:39 +0000
Reply-To:     mtbiker62@COMCAST.NET
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From:         Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: leaking in the rain
Comments: To: Joy Hecht <hecht.joy@GMAIL.COM>

Joy,
I did not have that occur when I added the struts, but my canvas is fairly new and i was meticulous about tightening the screws all the way around where the canvas meets the van roof.
I'm wondering if you've hit the nail on the head (additional up-pressure from the struts) ... try reefing (as in tightening) the screws down, that hold the aluminum strip onto the van top, that pinches the canvas onto the van top. I'd suggest releasing the pressure by raising the pop top just enough so you can get to those screws, then tightening them (turning them to the right).

A sealing suggestion: you might want to loosen these corner screws, put a little silicone sealer under the canvas from both outside and inside, then tightening the screws down again. That might seal those corners.

bob

>
> My van has suddenly started leaking pretty seriously when it rains.  The
> water is coming in from the two front corners of the poptop, and it runs
> down the bunched-up poptop fabric inside and then into the van.
>
> I don't know exactly when it started, but it could have been when I put the
> struts on to assist on lifting the top with the kayak up there.  Has anyone
> else had this happen when they installed struts?  As if there is constant
> pressure lifting the poptop, creating a space for water to come in when it
> rains.  It's not particularly related to driving in the rain - happens if
> she's parked through the whole storm.

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