It seems the offside (Drivers side) window hasn't been sealed / seals seated correctly and a haphazard sealant job that's so uneven, lumpy and shoddy it's untrue. Liftand clean around the window rubbers outside( use white spirit then meths to clean ) , apply a bead of sealant under the window rubbers .

This as there is a newish piece of 2" x 1" viewable on the inside of front of caravan and I'm sure I can affix the aly corner metal through/on to this. This 2" x 1" planed timber is also set at an angle itself which leads me to think it will all fit snuggly together. I look forward to hearing from any of you that can help guide me in the right direction to solving the above current headaches, it will be very much appreciated indeed.I wouldn't recommend using normal silicone sealant for sealinganywhere on the outside of the caravan . http://www.1carpc.co.uk/wcdr/sealants.htm We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen. I'd read about white spirit and methylated spirit to clean off old sealant and give it a clean surface to take new stuff. However, you mention applying a bead of sealant under the window rubbers, but we think this is where the main problems began. As the current sealant under the rubbers has squeezed out of it past the rubbers in a bumpy fashion if that makes sense. Do I not need to re-seat the window rubbers on non setting bedding mastic that comes on a roll? We feel that initially, these are ideal products to have in almost any caravan, especially when it comes to offering a more comfortable way to enter and exit your van. They are also the easier of items when purchasing caravan grab handles spares for.

If you are reclaiming them from a car yourself, it is simple to flip up the screwhead cover at each end and use a cross-point or Torx screwdriver to remove the fixing bolts. However, if you, as a DIY project you drill into that bodywork while the vehicle is still under warranty, you may have invalidated a potential future damp claim.

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You do, however, have to drill holes and fit self-tapping screws into the aluminium door frame. Below is a video from Martin, who goes by ‘The Caravan Nut’ on YouTube. I eventually realised that a car ceiling grab handle would be ideal – compact, comfortable, folding, neutral grey in colour and blending in well with the rest of the caravan décor. Is there ever a time when it is ok to use traditional external grade trade silicone sealant for generic re-sealing around joins, joints and so on of a touring caravan on it's exterior? Whilst there is really shoddy sealant on the outside edges of the window rubbers, there is most definitely nothing at all below... I presume there should be? Notes , press the alloy firmly into place before pilot drilling , add a good bit of mastic when finally fitting . To gain clearance for pilot drilling , wind up the rear caravan legs and extend down the front ones .

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Hindsight is the most wonderful tool we have... only coming to fruition normally after a major situation. Also, is there anything I should/could be brushing on to either side of the new ply, to give it some added protection?