Rain Gutter Over Sliding Door On Van Conversions

[Wombles]

Has anyone tried a strip within the door opening like in these photos found on web search - these were just a trial & were meant to be replaced with rubber strip so would presumably look neater then & not visible with the door closed:

 

[Bobby-gg]

After upgrading from our VW that had rain gutters all around to our gutterless Ducato, we couldn't believe how much water would run off the roof and door the door opening.

My first mod was a section of black tile trim, I cut it down to length and made the corners rounded, and stuck it down with 3M tape - worked really well, looked good and dirt cheap.



Then found a great deal on the led light, easy to fit, dry fitted it and drilled the holes, then ran a bead of black sikaflex to prevent any water creep - it's very bright and highly recommended

 

[Russell's Dad]

This. Works a treat on my ducato PVC.

Not easy to photograph against a dark van and under an awning, but....
It comes self adhesive (3M) and is rubber, not plastic. Stops the run off water entering the van. Best cheapish thing I have bought. It fits neatly above the door along the underside and around the lip and is a perfect length, being a few inches longer than the opening.

 

[Deneb]

Do you have some photos please as still trying to find the best solution for this!

I'll try and take some in the next couple of days. Not doing it now as we're in midge city and I'd never hear the last of it from SWMBO if I let them all in the van. But it looks very similar to Bobby-gg 's photo in post #32.

Nothing will stop rain driving in through the door if it's open, but the strips across the top edge do stop drips into the van from a wet roof, as they cause any water running down to flow along the strip and off of the lowest end. It helps if the end overlaps the door opening by an inch or so at each end.

 

[Deneb]

Wombles a couple of photos if they upload. The flat edge of the P-section strip is bonded to the underside of the door aperture, and cut such that the round bead overlaps the edges of the door aperture, which diverts any water running off of the roof to run down either side of the door and not into the van. Hope that makes sense

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[Wombles]

Thank you for all your suggestions & photos which convinced us that it's definitely worth fixing some version of gutter. Have just ordered this 1.5m Reimo rain gutter from Kiravan https://www.kiravans.co.uk/products/plastic-rain-gutter-150cm for £20.25 delivered.

Whilst it's described as plastic understand that it's EDPM rubber & hopefully doesn't stand out too much & looks easy enough to fit albeit our application is over the sliding not cab door:

 

[Russell's Dad]

It's easy to fit and the perfect length for the sliding door. A good choice. Mine is great.

 

[CazPaul]

Anybody want to look at how NOT to do the job have a look at the Murvi morello for sale at Oaktree motorhomes, what a total aftermarket bodge up job, it comes all the way about a quarter of the way across ABOVE the windscreen.

What a mess, I wonder if the paint will be damaged underneath if ripped off, no way I could live with that.

Sorry can't do links on my phone.

Edit, managed it

 

[Wombles]

Anybody want to look at how NOT to do the job have a look at the Murvi morello for sale at Oaktree motorhomes, what a total aftermarket bodge up job, it comes all the way about a quarter of the way across ABOVE the windscreen.

What a mess, I wonder if the paint will be damaged underneath if ripped off, no way I could live with that.

Sorry can't do links on my phone.

We are always wary of how & what we fit or modify - where possible want it to look like it was original rather than an add on or be removeable just in case we decide to sell at some point. Would rather not stick anything on the paintwork but will be done neatly & at least we aren't adding screws as well - not yet anyway!

 

[Otter Spotter]

Anybody want to look at how NOT to do the job have a look at the Murvi morello for sale at Oaktree motorhomes, what a total aftermarket bodge up job, it comes all the way about a quarter of the way across ABOVE the windscreen.

What a mess, I wonder if the paint will be damaged underneath if ripped off, no way I could live with that.

Sorry can't do links on my phone.

Edit, managed it


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Why the hell hasn’t the dealer replaced that it looks a mess

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[CazPaul]

Why the hell hasn’t the dealer replaced that it looks a mess

Shocking isn't it, wonder if they have had a look and the paint will come off?
DIY bodging at its very best.

 

[Wombles]

The Reimo strip went on well It was a bit twisted on arrival but fine once on - we decided not to extend it past the door edges so less noticeable but should still channel rain away so it no longer accumulates on top of the sliding door:

 

[Tarn2]

The Reimo strip went on well It was a bit twisted on arrival but fine once on - we decided not to extend it past the door edges so less noticeable but should still channel rain away so it no longer accumulates on top of the sliding door:

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[Tarn2]

Sorry Wombles, thought my question had attached. Have you had chance to see if the Reimo strip has worked whilst raining please?

 

[Wombles]

Sorry Wombles, thought my question had attached. Have you had chance to see if the Reimo strip has worked whilst raining please?

Yes - we are pleased with it as it works well with no rain on the top of the door so far

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[Tarn2]

Thank you!

 

[Zoobec]

I’m looking for a light strip that will also stop the drips. The dometic raintec one does look really good, but it seems quite expensive for what it is. I’ll bite the bullet and buy that one if there’s no alternative that’s also good, but does anyone have any recommendations, please? Bobby-gg which one did you get, please, yours looks good

 

[Bobby-gg]

I’m looking for a light strip that will also stop the drips. The dometic raintec one does look really good, but it seems quite expensive for what it is. I’ll bite the bullet and buy that one if there’s no alternative that’s also good, but does anyone have any recommendations, please? Bobby-gg which one did you get, please, yours looks good

Mine is indeed the raintec one and it's brilliant, but I do have an issue with it.

In the dark, with the light on it is fantastic, nice and bright, just what you need to illuminate your way to the van, but as you slide open the door, the door itself blocks the light momentarily until the door is fully opened, just a small issue but thought I'd mention it.

Yes, they are normally expensive, £150+, but I found mine being sold by an installation company, just the strip itself, no instructions, no screws, no packaging, for less than £90

 

[Zoobec]

Mine is indeed the raintec one and it's brilliant, but I do have an issue with it.

In the dark, with the light on it is fantastic, nice and bright, just what you need to illuminate your way to the van, but as you slide open the door, the door itself blocks the light momentarily until the door is fully opened, just a small issue but thought I'd mention it.

Yes, they are normally expensive, £150+, but I found mine being sold by an installation company, just the strip itself, no instructions, no screws, no packaging, for less than £90

Thanks for the reply, very helpful it would be nice if I could drop on a similar bargain!

 

[RTDA]

Thanks for the ideas here, folks. I have an additional issue in that when it's windy as well as raining water tends to get blown into the van (a Renault Trafic-based camper) via the front side of the sliding door with drips forming along the top of the door inside. I've checked the integrity of the door seal & this seems ok so I'm looking for something to fit at the front of the door. I'd be grateful for any suggestions especially if it's solved your similar problem.

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