- Apr 20, 2022
- 81
- 37
- Funster No
- 88,217
- MH
- Adria Supersonic
Hi all,
Is gaffer tape the best temporary solution?
Having spent a very wet afternoon in St Cirq Lapodie, I got back to the MH and discovered water inside the van, dripping beneath the solar panel entry gland. The whole solar install was done 5 years ago by the dealer, when we bought the MH 2nd hand. I've never noticed a leak before but the sealant is discoloured, some has flaked off and it all looks very thin. I'm guessing the sealant wasn't done correctly, as I assume it should last more than 5 years. They also used a double gland (like this solar panel double entry gland) but ran both the wires through only one entry - meaning the other is either superfluous or was a spare for an extra panel.
I've liberally applied gaffer tape on and around the gland, and on the MH roof. The forecast is decent so hopefully this will work until we get home.
Is there anything else I should do to help seal it, while still on holiday?
thanks in advance.
Is gaffer tape the best temporary solution?
Having spent a very wet afternoon in St Cirq Lapodie, I got back to the MH and discovered water inside the van, dripping beneath the solar panel entry gland. The whole solar install was done 5 years ago by the dealer, when we bought the MH 2nd hand. I've never noticed a leak before but the sealant is discoloured, some has flaked off and it all looks very thin. I'm guessing the sealant wasn't done correctly, as I assume it should last more than 5 years. They also used a double gland (like this solar panel double entry gland) but ran both the wires through only one entry - meaning the other is either superfluous or was a spare for an extra panel.
I've liberally applied gaffer tape on and around the gland, and on the MH roof. The forecast is decent so hopefully this will work until we get home.
Is there anything else I should do to help seal it, while still on holiday?
thanks in advance.