How to Fix LEAKING BONDED WINDOWS in a Self Build CAMPERVAN

How to Fix LEAKING BONDED WINDOWS in a Self Build CAMPERVAN - DIY Budget Campervan Conversion

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In this video we'll be covering three ways to fix leaking bonded windows in a campervan.
Below are some of the links* for bits and bobs we have used in this video.
Captain Tolley’s Creeping Crack Cure (leak/crack sealer) 250ml
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Everbuild Puraflex 40 Industrial PU Sealant Black
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Frogtape Multi Surface Masking Tape 24mm x 41.1m
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Be sure to check out the video below from @Kiravans on fitting a bonded window. It's honestly the best instructional video we've found.
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@diddydaveful 7 ай бұрын

Loving your videos. Sounds like you're from the West Midlands, I'm from West Bromwich myself although I've lived in Lincoln for the last 20 years. (I'm 64 now) just starting a self build and finding your videos really helpful. Thanks. Enjoy your future ventures 👍

@rowjo2006 3 жыл бұрын

I really genuinely needed the assurance you gave at the start that its all okay I just fitted mine the other day and its leeked and it felt the end of the world but after checking this video i do feel assured i can handle it and fix it now, Thank you

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you sort out your own issue! Worse case scenario it's about £60 to get a professional to do it so don't stress it if you can't sort it yourself, though I reckon you've got this. 🙂🙌

@marcinkochanowski2955 3 жыл бұрын

Another great and useful video, thanks 😀

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out again mate. 😊🍻

@missysnowangel 3 жыл бұрын

Really honest and helpful video! Thanks so much for posting! 😊🙌

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to check it out. 😊👍

@BigWolfie1 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant advice. Thanks again your vans looking fab. Drive safe.

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the slow reply mate. Thanks for checking it out!

@davidmeadowcroft7626 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting vid here Craig. Learnt a lot. Cheers

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

I make the mistakes so others don't have to. 😉 I'm enjoying the build journey none the less. Thanks for watching (again) El Capitan! 😁🙌

@frednetherlands887 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your honest, realistic and helpful series of video's on this topic.

@PilgrimPods 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch them. 🙂

@carlainsworth1803 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for being honest, it makes a refreshing change to see that not everything goes smoothly but you persevere and show others how to work through it. Great video

@minisurfboardscouk 3 жыл бұрын

Great video can’t wait to see your next

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

We're cracking on with the insulation at the moment but want to give the inner cills a little TLC and waxoyl. Will hopefully have the stage finished this weekend and we can then focus on the floor and ceiling. Slowly coming together. 😊👍

@mikeinmon4997 2 ай бұрын

Great video, thank you

@marktimmington5874 Жыл бұрын

Great video and really helped me. I do have captain Tolleys which I do rate for those tiny cracks but really liked your method to repair the leak with sealant. I have since then done this also as I am determined to teach myself new skills. keep up the great work

@SilentRONIN26 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Just ordered Captain Trolleys and will attempt later in the week.

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck sorting out your issue Aaron. That Captain Tolleys is a really good remedy for water ingress from hairline cracks. 🙂

@kstacey3063 3 жыл бұрын

Really interested in the stuff you're doing it's inspired us to get one going

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to check our stuff out and we're chuffed you find it inspiring. All the best for if and when you do start your own project! 🙂👍

@tonystone3397 Жыл бұрын

great job

@michaelgarcia7504 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. Wish me luck I will try to fix my link to the new windows I just installed

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Best of luck mate, hope you sort out the issue! 🙂

@Laura_The_Explorer 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I’ve also tried the Captain Tolley’s to no avail, so I think I’ll try the extra mastic next. Thanks for posting :)

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

Captains Tolley's has some cracking reviews (as we're sure you're aware having bought some yourself) and we're almost certain had the gap been only a hairline it would have done the job. What the Captain failed at the mastic sorted though. Good luck sealing your own! 🙂🙏

@mingueyox 3 жыл бұрын

love your style, you are doing a crack of a job 👍

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, I appreciate that. 🙂👍

@lazydays3653 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. It helped me make an informed decision regarding my leaking factory fitted window. I bottled it and called in the professionals....didn’t want to keep getting up every 5 minutes when it next rained when we are in the camper!

@PilgrimPods 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video useful!

@theangrygingerthebananavan4207 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for posting this. Got similar leaks in 2 of my windows. I believe the problem it due to pin holes in the adhesive due to the bead not being one complete bead like in your video. If I ever fit windows again I’ll definitely get an electric gun for the sealant. Going to try option 2 and if I’m not happy I’ll look at removing and refitting

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck mate! If ever there's a next time we'll invest in a better gun too. You live and you learn. 🙂

@avidtin 3 жыл бұрын

Had the very same problem with my Boxer rear windows..that i installed myself ( 1st time ever...nerve wrecking eh lol ) Went down the sealant along the top route.. did the job..side windows were fine thank goodness. But great vid ..and useful tips...going to keep a bot of Capt Tollys onboard. Cheers from Ireland 🙂

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

It's always those damned rear windows isn't it! Ah well, we live and we learn. Glad you managed to get yours sorted too. I think that Captain Tolley's stuff is brilliant stuff. Well worth keeping some on the shelf in case of emergencies. 🙂

@jeanette6510 3 жыл бұрын

Really helpful. Had a guy do my window last week. We've had heavy rain and it's leaked in a pretty big way. I know I should go back to him but it's Christmas Eve and he's 20 miles away plus we go into tier 4 on Boxing day. Think I may have to do it myself. At least I know how. Thanks

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply but we kinda switched off from all things van related over the festive period. Sucks to hear you've had issues with a newly fitted window by a professional and we hope you've got it sorted now. Happy New Year!

@johnphilip6609 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, been thinking of doing the van side windows myself like you did on my next van. After seeing your video tonight. Will have my windows done by a professional. Watched most of your videos, loved everyone of them. Can’t wait to see your next one

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it doesn't appear to cost a great deal more to get them fitted professionally and it gives you peace of mind they're correct. I'd certainly fit them myself again as I now 100% know what I'm doing but I could have saved myself a lot of time and stress first time around paying to get them done... 😖 Best of luck with the new van when you get it! 🙂👍

@johnphilip6609 3 жыл бұрын

@@PilgrimPods Thanks Craig, look forward to seeing the rest of your van build and seeing you on the road 🙂

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnphilip6609 you too mate. 🙂👍

@carljackson2877 11 ай бұрын

I've just ordered windows the same as yours tinted by van pimps, now I'm feeling a little nervous about a faulty opener. also, I will use some professionals to fit them thanks for a great bit of information

@BenBike 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for this video! I just installed a window and have a small leak that drips in only one area so I just tried method two (adding more sikaflex) hopefully that will make it water tight, if not I'll remove window and re apply with a better caulk gun (mine is 10:1 advantage, I read 12:1 is the min recommended for polyurethane). I believe it's because it was so hard to get out I had uneven bead.

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

We live and learn hey... Glad I attempted ours and would definitely do so again with lessons learned and more confidence. Hope you've made that window watertight mate. 🙂🤞

@ShadowsVanAdventures 10 ай бұрын

I’ve just fitted a window today and followed the Kirivans tutorial. I’m just baffled how the window actually stays in ? I’ll be removing the tape tomorrow and driving to work so hopefully it don’t fall out

@arnovanleest3503 3 жыл бұрын

Just did a hose-test ,after fitting my windows yesterday.... breaking out the Sikaflex this morning 😔 Thanks for the video Craig, always good to know you’re not the first having same issues.. Kiravan video was excellent, but getting a bead like that is it a lot harder then it looks 😅

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

If we ever fit windows again we'll be buying a better gun to make life easier and give us the best chance of getting it right first time. Good luck sorting it out. Running a bead across the top edge whilst not ideal sorted ours just fine and you can't see the fix so would never know it's there.

@T8RTU 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see the leak is fixed!! As you have said in the video, the bead of mastic was a bit uneven and thin when you did the first fix of your rear window glass... The depth of mastic used by kiravans was delivered using a ‘v’ in the nozzle which creates an even depth and broad line of mastic against the van body. This will give you a better bond with the glass pressed onto the mastic as it will broaden out and fill any potential unevenness. Well done and great advice to anyone looking to fit their own windows 😎👍✅

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the knowledge bomb Andrew! 🤯😁 When we applied the mastic to the side windows we did a much better job of the bead but still not perfect in our eyes even though the windows are perfectly watertight. We wanted to try to do it ourselves and think we nailed it apart from the mastic application. We know better for next time thanks to our self analysis and advice from folk like your good self. We only hope this video can help others avoid some pitfalls or needless worry. 🙂👍

@T8RTU 3 жыл бұрын

@@PilgrimPods it’s so well worth watching your video, it’s a great pointer to folk wanting to do the best job they can on what many see as only possible by professional fitting services. For the nervous that may be the best option, but as you have shown, you can do it yourself 👍✅

@T8RTU 3 жыл бұрын

....did I say don’t ask me how I know? 🥴

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

😄👏

@thedicksons1284 3 жыл бұрын

Another nice video. The way I do beading is simple and leaves a good bead. I also do a double bead just in case the 1st fails. I cut the nozzle flat about 10mm from the bottom leaving a nice big opening. Nect, come up about 10mm or whatever bead height you want and cut a triangle starting from the mid point at the top to the full width at the bottom. When you sit the nozzle end on it should look like it has a small wigwam triangle. Wen you squeeze sealer out yo are left with a triangular bead at a height you cut the triangle at. Also, dont pess too hard you need to leave a good bead. It would be easier to sketch than describe..hope that helps

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

This comment right here is a huge reason why I post videos. I try to research thoroughly but I'm learning as I go and have had the odd hiccup along the way. When I do, it's advice like this which is well explained and super helpful, meaning I won't repeat the same mistake again. Thanks Billy for taking the time to offer up that piece of advice. Appreciate it. 😊🙌

@thedicksons1284 3 жыл бұрын

@@PilgrimPods your videos are excellent and I watch loads..yours are nice, no frills facts presented in a upbeat manner..keepem coming

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

@@thedicksons1284 cheers mate that's really kind of you to say. 🙂

@selfbuiltcampervans 3 жыл бұрын

can u do a vid on the bulkhead timbering? how its installed ect

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, I'm documenting my entire build so will upload my progress as I make it. The festive season and poor weather has slowed me down a bit but I hope to crack on with the build very soon!

@Naomi-jm9hm 4 күн бұрын

How did the back windows hold over time? Thanks!

@newrob23 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, good honest video here. From what I can see, I have the same side sliding windows on my boxer as yours. Though I had mine professionally fitted. The bond to the body is well sealed, but I am getting leaks though the sliding mechanism. Have you experienced this? There are drain runners on the back side of the glass, but I seem to get water between the body and the glass, the wrong side of the drain channel... On top of the main bonding bead basically... Any ideas before I start taking it apart??

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rob, sorry for the slow reply... I haven't experienced that issue personally and wouldn't know how to rectify it. What I would say though is I'd definitely be taking it back to the window fitters to sort out as it could be an error on their part. Then again just like in my video you may have fell unlucky and purchased a dodgy window and if that's the case I'd be chasing up whoever I purchased it from to replace and cover the cost of removing the old and fitting the new (if memory serves, ours cost £60). Hope you get it sorted mate and thanks for taking the time to check our video out. 🙂👍

@ludwigvb2943 3 жыл бұрын

Hello and good morning. Is the Puraflex 40 as good as Sikaflex 521? Is there many difference between them? Price wise? Greetings. In your Van I see the plastic trim on the B pillar, also on the roof between the B pillars. the cover I mean; where did you got them? Greetings.

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

If you look at the properties of the two they're pretty much the same stuff only Sikaflex is a lot more expensive. The trim came with the van when I bought it. Because it was a PDSA van I don't believe it had the metal bulkhead and left the factory with the plastic finishing trim in its place. 🙂👍

@Makingblah71 Жыл бұрын

The instructions that came with my bonding kit were so incredibly WRONG that I ended up doing a complete balls job on my own windows (much worse on the first) Basically telling me to put the adhesive on the window and not the van, so when I went to put it on it was in the wrong place, also absolutely no indication that the adhesive had to be 20-25 C or it simply will not come out of the tube. So yeah, really bad job on one side, fairly annoyed at the manufacturer giving instructions of such poor quality. So bad I would consider it grossly negligent tbh. I'll do my best to tackle it with some sealant and more bonding, but I wouldn't be surprised if I have to remove the window completely and do it again. Hopefully I can jerry-rig a solution together... At least this video gives me some hope! Although to be fair I actually think my situation is way worse... ugh

@harrydestcroix5516 3 жыл бұрын

Me and my dad put a window in and bodged it good and proper. Washed the van and it leaks really really bad. Think we will just pay someone to do it instead

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

We live and learn hey mate. 🍻 After having a couple of issues our end I think I know all the mistakes to avoid now and if I was to build another campervan would definitely tackle the windows again with what I've learned. Now if I messed those up I'd pay for someone else to do them in the future! I guess the thing is, it's not that more expensive to pay someone to fit them for you and if there's an issue it's then on them to sort. 🙂👍

@gregbolitho9775 3 жыл бұрын

i was thinking you knocked over a milk carton in the fridge, an the milk mixed with the rain water, but ok.

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

Heresy! I don't drink milk, at least not cow's anyway. Since I've turned 40 I find it no longer agrees with me. It's just not the same in a brew but I suffer almond milk now... Thanks for watching Greg. 😊👍

@gregbolitho9775 3 жыл бұрын

@@PilgrimPods when you turn 64, you'll need the calcuim for your bones. i didn't mention what milk :) mind you, you also need a van to build a campa to eh!

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

@@gregbolitho9775 😁👏

@nicolewilliams7607 3 жыл бұрын

Who

@PilgrimPods 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking the video out Nicole. 🙂👍

@jacdavis 2 жыл бұрын

The only way to fix leaking windows is to remove them and refit with a better bond line. Having seen your install video I'm not surprised they leak, your urethane application was terrible. Your fix will only be temporary, the bond will fail over time and you'll be back to square one.

@PilgrimPods 2 жыл бұрын

All covered in the video Jac. As someone once said... 'It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.' Me? I say thanks for feeding the algorithm. 👍