Fixing My Leaky Camper Shell...(Maybe)

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2 жыл бұрын

Attempting to fix a water leak on my Leer truck topper, I guess i'll find out next time it rains!
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@dalepointer9414 2 жыл бұрын

👍 The Wiseman said If it works the Hassel is done As Long as there is no rain And there is shade From the sun The point is simple The word is FUN Nothing too complicated A job well done

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

🙌

@lakeshowkv51 2 жыл бұрын

Something about your uncut content that's so relaxing. Love the longer camping videos. Feels like we're just chillin with you. Nice little escape. Appreciate the content!

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@scottfarrar3441 2 жыл бұрын

That seal is referred to as a "Double-Bulb" Seal. I would use a garden hose to test the seals before I went camping in the rain...that way if it works/fails you'll know before hand.

@Luvpig 2 жыл бұрын

Love the youngin, encourage him, you boys be his role models. Very informative.

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@jonclassical2024 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see a buddy, his son and a dog to help.....fun times in summer...good vlog!

@tonychilds884 Жыл бұрын

I pulled my camper top and cleaned both the bedrail and the underside of the camper top. I used silicone and reattached. My top didn't leak anymore. The windows that you have are also a potential source for leaks.

@rogerperez9734 2 жыл бұрын

Well I hope it works out for you bro! Love you got your little man out there watching dad do his thang!

@dillonr7372 2 жыл бұрын

Love the vids bro. Keep em coming👍

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

🙌

@f3lance 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so excited for the camping in the rain now! We gotta make sure that seal is working!

@Brodster2597 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like you got it sorted, looked to be on there alot better when you finished. Keep up the amazing content can't wait for the next camping vid 🤘

@Joe_HamRadioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Hope that works out for ya. I think I would have also added another sticky weather strip to the top of the bed between the cap and bed and lowered the cap on top of the weather strip. Keep up the great content ✌🏼

@tumsfestival 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on 20K subscribers! Your content is awesome 👍

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@cathymarseguerra7188 2 жыл бұрын

I was just diggin' on the cicada's! 👍😆 Can't wait for more of your storm vids!! 🤘

@daemonjeep 2 жыл бұрын

Check the windows as well. There should be weep holes on outside of frame at the bottom to shed water. If they plug with debris, water will build up to the inside of frame and leak down onto rail. Place I work for sells truck caps, and we see that a lot, as well as the front corner of the bed bulkhead. Good luck!

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

All the weep holes looked clear from the outside. Can I blow air through those holes no problem?

@daemonjeep 2 жыл бұрын

@@CrazyQuady Yep should be able to. Garden hose is good troubleshooting tool as well. You can strategically place water in different spots for an amount of time to help narrow down where leak may be. That's how I find water leaks on vehicles in general. Hey if you ever make it to Ohio, look me up, got some cool places to camp around here.

@Regina0964 2 жыл бұрын

@@daemonjeep now that is what I'm talking about., when people can give positive suggestion instead the dude Mr something on a post here, he is a jerk. Sorry but he really pissed me off with the way he was telling Mike how to do it right and this and that. Enjoy your suggestion, very smart and clever.

@daemonjeep 2 жыл бұрын

@@Regina0964 I'm all about helping how I can, even complete strangers. It all comes around full circle one day to each and everyone us......

@Regina0964 2 жыл бұрын

@@daemonjeep ❤

@Regina0964 2 жыл бұрын

Mike, I see your channel growing, thanks for all your hard work, fun times while camping 🏕 enjoy Mike..R tv good choice.. forget b say. I took a can of the foam sealer, and stuffed with the foam the shaved off top, smooth and seals great..

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

🙌

@MegaSusanc Жыл бұрын

Awesome as always Mike Thanks for sharing. God Bless You

@C-TOS 2 жыл бұрын

I was looking forward to this vid. It will be useful when I get my pickup to be camp ready.

@Regina0964 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck with everything and hope you enjoy...

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I hope it works!

@jeanne4771 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a bunch of flex seal, that works out anything.

@cuppfw50 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. My topper is off right now. I have similar problem.

@rowdybroomstick1216 2 жыл бұрын

You can take a ratchet strap and hook it just inside the tailgate to the closed tie down hook and hook it over to the passenger side tie down hook and then loosen the back topper clamps and then tighten the tie down straps and adjust the gap then tighten the topper clamp's as you should have a better gap now 👍

@tonyage2733 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video. Good to have a friend to help you out. So has this fix to the hard top, also fixed the gap which a mouse had found to enter the cab.That was an LOL moment. Keep up the great trips & videos. Awesome recipes to. Cheers Tony from New Zealand

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

Fixed the leak but there's still a gap in the rear window frame

@masonstruckadventure9368 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same truck does the same thing but notice more water leaks when I'm driving. I'll be doing the same before the rain comes. Good luck. Thanks for the video

@roberttozser1975 2 жыл бұрын

Got my topper on a few days ago, same as yours.. I like it accept there's a decent size gap in the corners of the rear window to the top of the tailgate, holes are definitely big enough for bugs to get in possibly mice too idk..

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

🤣 let's hope no mice

@twoxnamvet5259 2 жыл бұрын

Hi quady I have a leer topper also only it’s a high topper and I also have the gaps on my window it looks like they should have squeezed the topper in a little bit to close the gap luckily it has not been a issue yet it’s good for your friends Mike and the little helper to get you fixed up

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like its supposed to sit up higher on the besides to be able to pull it together to close the gaps

@turbo7215 2 жыл бұрын

Leer toppers are very hit and miss. I have two trucks both with toppers, one has a Leer and it is absolutely perfect in every way. The other truck had two tries at Leer before I got my money back and did an ARE cap. So far it's been ok... got it with no side windows so it's just smooth fiberglass that follows the trucks body lines. To be honest it looks amazing and has two less things to potentially leak.

@epicmarksman7257 2 жыл бұрын

Congrat on 20k subs🔥

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 💯

@thomashorn9152 2 жыл бұрын

Need to go to a marine boat Place ,buy some 5200 caulking they sell it in white I would cut tip big enough and roll a nice bead wait about half hour or one hour and set your topper back down. Buy the one that fits in a caulking gun.then if you have any left over put it in refrigerator will keep from hardening so you can use it later on. Great video.

@michaelsmith2865 Ай бұрын

Yeah right!! DO NOT USE 3M 5200!! IT IS A PERMANENT ADHESIVE!! TAKES 7 DAYS TO COMPLETELY CURE AS WELL. YOU WILL NOT GET THE TOPPER OFF AGAIN WITHOUT A SAWSALL OR DET CORD!!

@carlybunnell5017 2 жыл бұрын

It looked better to me when y'all were done. Fingers crossed it's fixed 😄

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

I think so!

@zegigonefishin6349 Жыл бұрын

Any more issues with it leaking since? I just bought the same camper with different windows.

@imxploring 2 жыл бұрын

It seems they never get them on square. I had to adjust it myself to get it right. The rear of the topper by the tailgate is usually not tight enough from side to side and needs to be pulled in before bolting it down. You can judge how well it's on by the gap around the rear window frame.

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@madpogue 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta wonder if the bed itself might not be perfectly square, just from the truck being on the road over the years.

@nagjrcjasonbower 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!! Mine leaks like a sieve too... Glad to see a good solution! lol! It is so funny how heavy these things are... It took me, two ramps, and a freaking huge amount of force to BARELY get my camper top on my 1990 GMC Sierra 1500 (which btw has 350K miles when the average distance from the earth to the moon is 240K miles, lol...). I love the thing, but I might need something taller... 🤪 BTW I subbed to Greg and I’m on mobile. 👍🖖

@mariettabillings9806 2 жыл бұрын

Omg the cicadas are horrendous. I was trying to hear you lol. On that note. Love your videos. New to your channel. Look forward to more. Happy camping to you🏕

@Regina0964 2 жыл бұрын

Their baaaad this year, I had one in my house I couldn't find for the life of me, when I got close I think it stopped buzzing.. I haven't heard it today, maybe the cats got it..

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

They're loud this year!

@brendablystone9615 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it will do the Job and then yu can not get wat again camping really enjoy watching you're video 😉

@leonardcroft1467 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Job Always Enjoy Your Videos !!👍

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

🙌

@MrAussiedarren 2 жыл бұрын

I would think you have that fixed now, good job

@chuckrf1502 2 жыл бұрын

Hope it works. Mine leaks too and dealer said, yeah, they will do that. My buddy and I tried goop, and it still leaked, just in a different spot. Oh well.

@MadAboutCichlids Жыл бұрын

My Leer topper is leaking around the same front area as well.

@Kody10538 11 ай бұрын

Was that just dirt on your drivers side near the tailgate or did the cap rub the paint off that top edge of your bed?

@tammieflemal7871 2 жыл бұрын

Have a small leak near the cab on the passenger side. Was thinking of just running a bead of silicon under the edge of the topper on the top of the bed.

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@W4HDM 2 жыл бұрын

If you are getting water in the back/tailgate area, tighten your 3rd brake light... my LEER was leaking there.

@livinctry 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I know your buddy Greg! Lol. Used to build combines with him that’s funny. Tell him Joel says hello. I recognized his face but then when he laughed that was it haha

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah man! I met him while he was still working there

@livinctry 2 жыл бұрын

@@CrazyQuady haha ain’t it a small world! Haven’t seen that guy in a few years… we use to goof around that place all the time lol

@patriotone755 Жыл бұрын

You might try a triple rubber bulb seal sold on Amazon.

@dennisheger3076 2 жыл бұрын

Water is the sneakiest. My Ram had a small leak that took days to find and seal up.

@DeerslayerMike4433 11 ай бұрын

Question. When you disconnected the cap from the truck bed if you wanted to slide the cap back a bit is there wiring connected that would prohibit you from moving the cap back? I am going to replace the weather stripping under my truck cap but I also need to change the gasket on the third brake light on top of the truck cab. Your video was very helpful too.

@CrazyQuady 11 ай бұрын

There was wiring at the rear that goes up to the third brake light, there was enough slack in mine to move it around. If I remember correctly there is a disconnect on the wire there also.

@DeerslayerMike4433 11 ай бұрын

@@CrazyQuady I found the wire. Thank you. I appreciate it.

@TheSTLAustin 4 ай бұрын

@CrazyQuady How well did it work out?

@blakesteen7564 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully that works and you have a dry bed from now on. What height lift is on that truck? I like the stance.

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

5 inch suspension, 1.5 inch body lift 👍

@tacomalife5205 2 жыл бұрын

If I may ask, what leer model topper is this? XR, etc. Thanks for all the quality content. Been watching for a long time now. My leer topper should be here next week, so I appreciate your time young man.

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

Leer 180

@cherylsmith905 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know alot about this stuff but would that foam sealer stuff in a can work?

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

I doubt it

@edperry6199 2 жыл бұрын

Mine leaked at the gate and window. If I wasn't parked so the front was higher then the rear water would run along the bed rail or inside on the canopy rail. I rigged it to stop with some rubber gaskets. Also stopped the cold air blowing in and out through those holes where the gate and window meet, I sealed the whole gate to stop dust from blowing in also. looks like you need to pull the fender guards and sand that rust off. B

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

There's no metal left to sand under those fender flares 🤣

@bindig1 2 жыл бұрын

They sell caulking gun sized tubes of RTV. I would have ran a double bead around the whole thing

@GARY-yu8pc 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@jimdailey1985 2 жыл бұрын

The little guy is sure good.

@dammitboy3576 2 жыл бұрын

I hope it works, ironically mines doing the same thing. Leaking in the same location.

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

Get it sealed up!

@atpcnp10 2 жыл бұрын

You should make another trip out here to Cali/Nevada and let’s go truck camping

@GabrielleSR Жыл бұрын

Did that fix it?

@jimchauvin7958 2 жыл бұрын

Looking to seal mine too leaks on front edge..did it fix your issue?

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

It's working so far!

@happydays2741 2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking for a topper for my 1997 Dodge dually. I have no luck so far. Please let me know if you have any info.

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

Facebook marketplace is probably your best bet

@mikemckinley1031 2 жыл бұрын

All my buddy did was put some weather stripping tape down on the truck box that sealed it nice and tight

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

That's not a bad idea!

@scottyswartz2070 2 жыл бұрын

go to a RV /camper store and they might have the gasket for your camper shell

@sharonfoley3935 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I hope you fixed it where there is no water coming in. Good luck. 👍

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing so far!

@sharonfoley3935 2 жыл бұрын

Well that's good. Thank you for letting me no. 👍

@rowdybroomstick1216 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't think water could jump up onto the fiberglass like that. If you look at 3:27 you can see it's been wet so much theirs black mold in the rough fiber's of the fiberglass. As soon as I seen this I figured your front window seal must be leaking.

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

I think its just dirt

@vincentdsnt 2 жыл бұрын

It's rocket science you had better bring it to NASA ! LOL !

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

Not everyone can be a rocket appliancest

@MsHugo450 2 жыл бұрын

I worked for the company that built these camper shells, all I can tell you is inspect your shell on a regular basis.

@mikemathis7054 Жыл бұрын

Still no leaks?

@jdpinbaytown 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, Now you need to go Camp in another T-Storm like a couple weeks ago to test it! Lol

@Regina0964 2 жыл бұрын

That was intense

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

If only I could make it rain 😂

@khap60 2 жыл бұрын

use butyl rubber tape between body and topper

@andyacosta1985 2 жыл бұрын

If I was you I would use foam can insulation to get the gaps and whatever came out just cut it off when its dry

@harveyhagar 2 жыл бұрын

Could it be from the added weight of the new awning?? Just sayin...

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

it's possible 🤷‍♂️

@extorter Жыл бұрын

damn those birds/bugs are loud as hell

@kingsoutdoors4379 2 жыл бұрын

Use 3m5200 , but just never plan on taking it off again 👍💯

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@dougsutton211 Жыл бұрын

I was told that garage door bottom seal works.

@Lenny_Chan64 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe next time put another seal on the bed rails so their seal sits on top. Double seal bolted down tight?

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

Thats a great idea!

@banglarvlogparul6508 2 жыл бұрын

Hello my friend so nice video sharing thanks for you👌👌👌😍😍

@VictorGonzalez-hw2qe 2 жыл бұрын

We never got to see if you fixed the leak !

@sweetteame6814 2 жыл бұрын

The kid made the video. He wants to be like you guys. How sweet. Hope no more leaks. You go through some crazy storms. ⛺️

@jamesrockford6700 2 жыл бұрын

Clear silicon caulk on the outside dude!

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea

@jamesrockford6700 2 жыл бұрын

@@CrazyQuady it worked on my truck camper.

@BobbyG240 Ай бұрын

Did this work?

@ryanstevenson8434 Ай бұрын

So looks like you need Xtra overhang at rear corners ! Your left side wore paint and rusted too tight

@doug42780 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe next time if it doesn't work. Use a windshield rubber glue. That should work

@madpogue 2 жыл бұрын

Somebody needs to invent a microphone with a cicada filter..... ;)

@Joserocha-wm9de 2 жыл бұрын

I hope that works out for you brother , keep up the great content 👌 Torque specs is before 🔩🔧 breaks back out 1/4 turn 😧😂

@andyacosta1985 2 жыл бұрын

And you should get clamps instead of bolts that way u dont messed up the bed

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

It is clamped

@uscovenant2350 2 жыл бұрын

Camping in the rain teaches you that water finds many ways to annoy you and just when you think you're water proof, nope.

@3rdSanderson 2 жыл бұрын

Geeeeehyz

@theageoftheawakening4806 2 жыл бұрын

They shoulda foam taped the rails

@mattjustus3454 2 жыл бұрын

Go to a car wash see if it leaks lol

@FloridaTryhard 2 жыл бұрын

Aww cool dog is that your dog if so you should bring the dog camping

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

It's Gregs Pooch

@andyacosta1985 2 жыл бұрын

And maybe change the tape if it's been a couple years that way you for sure know

@kylejackson1392 2 жыл бұрын

Mate ! Did you make it rodent & snake proof ?

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

Not yet 😂

@kylejackson1392 2 жыл бұрын

@@CrazyQuady Congrats on 20K ! Got to get on to that , you don't want any unwanted surprises

@gregcorrea3166 5 ай бұрын

What the heck is RTV????

@straightsouthern6923 4 ай бұрын

Gasket maker you can get it from your local part house

@potlickerhound7262 2 жыл бұрын

dude flex seal ....call it good... hope ya closed the tailgate n rear window lid for fit before tighten

@eric81872 2 жыл бұрын

♥☺♥

@kevinmarrow7234 2 жыл бұрын

Propping that shell up with gold bars. Lmao.

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

Rich!

@gavhirt9168 2 жыл бұрын

Nope 4 tubes or 2 tubes plus the 1 side foam. Or 1 side foam and no scraping clamp and go. Its the black spongiest shit plus expensive but worth it

@amidwestfamily112 2 жыл бұрын

Wasn't bad "dopping" it down haha😂

@RushingWanders 2 жыл бұрын

Tremco vulcome best seller ever $$

@hectorching3666 2 жыл бұрын

Take the cap off and replace the seal.

@mtradz 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what he should have done rather than mess around with some caulk, do the job right the first time!

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

If it works thats all that matters, the rtv was 1/4 the price and hassle

@Regina0964 2 жыл бұрын

@@CrazyQuady i feel the guy or person you're responding to, is i feel a jerk, like I said Mike isn't stupid, so stop commenting like you're pro at fixing leaks in cabs. Encourage dude not discourage... be nice That goes to the jerk that thinks he's pro at fixing leaks on cab,. tell him to go bite it, you don't need negative people on your channel, you're doing great Mike and I always your video's.. ,#1

@hectorching3666 2 жыл бұрын

Good on that but if it leaks again you would have to remove the cap and remove the old seal and then clean it which means more work for you.

@Regina0964 2 жыл бұрын

@@hectorching3666 your suggestion is better then the guy up top in the post.. thank you for your suggestion, gotta have positivity.. enjoy your evening

@mikewinn1484 2 жыл бұрын

You smile a lot on your videos. Do you do that in real life also? It's cute.

@mtradz 2 жыл бұрын

You've had the camper shell on for 6 years and in all that time driving and bouncing around, of course it's shifted and started leaking. The seal is not as good as it used to be. If it was mine, I would have bought the best seal possible which in the long run is cheap and since you already had the cap separated from the bed, replaced the entire seal then put the cap back on. I didn't even have to watch the whole video and figure this out in the first couple minutes. As Joke Biden would say, "come on man". 😁

@Regina0964 2 жыл бұрын

Wpw, maybe others don't know how to fix a seal, they don't need someone to tell them how to do it, it's their cab.... Mike isn't stupid, he knows how what he's doing.

@CrazyQuady 2 жыл бұрын

😂 it takes 10 mins to pop it off, if I have to do it over it's no big deal

@mtradz 2 жыл бұрын

@@CrazyQuady one thing you want to think about also is put a wrench on those nuts holding the cap to the bed and make sure they're still tight I would do that every other month at least.