Leaks

Before Shot.

It's been raining here and we've found a couple of areas that aren't waterproof on the Gem. Since we know how hard it can be to get a water-tight trailer, we decided that before we install any interior wood, we would first make sure things were sealed well from the outside.The trouble with our Gem is it is FULL of too many/extra holes. Folks have over the years tried to keep water out by adding more and more screws and more and more putty or silcone. Also, the trim is in such bad shape, it is hard to get it to mold or "seat" correctly. In the end, we have holes that shouldn't be there in spots that needed to be filled in with something.We went to the local rv store and besides putty tape, we are also using 2300MHRV.

We will fill any extra holes with this and also back out ALL screws on the exterior and put a drop on each screw and drive back in. We will also likely drive a bead along each trim edge to help ensure no water can get in. This stuff is suppose to be very good and also PAINTABLE.

Do your best when buying a vintage trailer to get one in the best condition you can find...... or be prepared for lots of added work.