Window fell out

Aubrey

2018 T@B 400, found my round window lying on the ground after pulling camper out of garage and de-winterizing..
Looking to fix that and inspect other windows before summer. Im sure there is a specific adhesive, but have not contacted Nucamp yet

Aubrey

Kind of shocked that only glue is used to fasten window

Aubrey

The camper was parked for a few days in that spot outside the garage before the window fell out.
Seems like I should assume the other window adhesives need replaced. Maybe a blow dryer and some patience with a thin scraper would get them out?

Anyone gone through this repair and happen to know the adhesive type?
I can see the amount the factory used, basically a decent bead around the hole should do, it seems.

Aubrey

That does look like the 3M VHB tape I have read about. I suppose I could attempt a repair with that. I reckon if I completely remove the old stuff and prep it is worth a try. Maybe Goo-Gone and alcohol..  Sent a report to Nucamp tech support looking for advice.

qhumberd

Here is a link too
About the sealant recc 
https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/12304/2018-t-b-400-side-portal-window-leak#latest

Aubrey

Nucamp sent me the info and the 3m tape and Geocell sealant are waiting at home. Gonna be doing the repair this weekend.
Posts to come

Aubrey

Looks like I have one of the T@B 400 from before the decal mod, putting the black decal close to the window. 
I am working on this today. Any advice on weather that decal will cause me more trouble as is? I dont think I could free-hand cut it back without looking sloppy.
Starting with sealant removal and surface prep now...

Aubrey

Funny Nucamp didn't mention after applying the first side of the tape it needs to have 15lbs of pressure rolled onto it to "achieve the right amount of squeeze-out". I found a 3M video that shows this crucial(?) step...
Correction: Nucamp said that applying and putting pressure on the window should suffice. 

Aubrey

A LOT of cleaning with goo-gone and scrapers and alchohol first.
The 1/2" tape does not want to curve, so some modification was needed. After applying to window i used a deep socket to apply rolling pressure across tape.
When I placed it on the camper it really seemed to stick like crazy.
(still trying to learn to use landscape photos)

Aubrey

I got clear Geocell sealant but I need black for these windows to cover the decal damage. Trying to find a retailer while travelling for work.

Aubrey

Not too bad, amateur bead though

Slackers

Looks good to me.