gabe_1994rig Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 I have a 1994 Itasca Spirit and I sealed all around it and I still get major leak. Should I remove it and seal it better....... Going camping this Friday and I really don't have time to do that but I will if I have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 The seal for the roof A/C is actually a 14"x14" square gasket that installs under the A/C. Unfortunately, to replace it, you have to remove the A/C unit. You might cure your leak by accessing the bolts that secure the A/C from inside and tightening them a bit to squish down the gasket. But there's a limit to how often this can be done before the gasket needs replacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanAatTheCape Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 if you get on the roof to pull the AC I recommend you get some stout planks that reach from the top of the sidewall to sidewall. The AC is not mounted onto the metal studs but on wood. I suspect the AC area is already slumped down some - every warrior/ spirit from that era that I have seen is. You really don;t want that leak going on very long - if rot sets in that part of the roof it will be a booger to repair. I would do what Derek Up North is suggesting - if one or more of the mounting bolts is loose you might have an easy fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I understand that it is recommended that the gasket be replaced every 5 years. They start out pretty thick when I replaced mine it was flattened to about 1/4 to 5/16 the new one was about 1"! There are two parts to the gasket one is the 14X14 gasket the other is rectangular and it fits under the rear part of the AC be sure it gets replaced it's what levels the unit out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanAatTheCape Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 You might consider going on top, removing shroud and examining the actual AC (if it is an older unit) looking for corrosion that would let water in thru the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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