Leaking gas locker door

sunseeker2 replied on 22/03/2017 19:25

Posted on 22/03/2017 19:25

We have a new lunar quasar caravan 462. On our first trip out we unfortunately had rain, and found that the front gas locker leaked soaking everything inside. We have since been back to the dealer. They said the seal was not fixed correctly. On returning from dealer, some 15 miles, again in rain, the water was on the inside of the door and in bottom of looker. Has anyone else had this problem?

Tinwheeler replied on 22/03/2017 19:26

Posted on 22/03/2017 19:26

I think that happened with every van we ever owned.

There will be vent holes in the floor of the locker to let any leaking gas escape (Do not bung them up!) and these will allow water from the road to splash up into the locker. 

replied on 22/03/2017 19:30

Posted on 22/03/2017 19:30

It happened on our Clubman. After adjustment it still does but only slightly. I am quite happy with the little that gets in. 

Never happened with our Swift Charisma ...................... all the leaks were into the main 'van!! I know where my preference for leaks is

JVB66 replied on 22/03/2017 19:32

Posted on 22/03/2017 19:32

We do not have a front locker,have not noticed any of side lockers letting in water,and after todays over 100 miles of towing in heavy rain and plenty of surface and standing water,we are glad we have not got a front locker,as in past c/vans with them they have all let water in

Nuggy replied on 22/03/2017 21:58

Posted on 22/03/2017 21:58

I have an old Ace Award Brightstar caravan and the front locker doesn't let water in, even when I don't close the lid properly, Everything remains dry, I would be annoyed if everything inside constantly got wet. It 'could' be down to the shape of the rubber seal. Look at the profile (cross section) of yours and compare with those on other caravans. If possible buy a different shaped seal and replace the duff one.

sunseeker2 replied on 23/03/2017 14:48

Posted on 23/03/2017 14:48

Thank you all for your replies. I am returning to the dealer next week and they will try to adjust the hinges. I feel the door is not pressing on the seal when closed, letting the rain run over top of the seal and into looker. Fingers crossed.

Wildwood replied on 23/03/2017 21:14

Posted on 23/03/2017 21:14

Our Quasar is just about the only one we have had that does not leak. It is a very common problem and towing in heavy rain is often a problem.

sunseeker2 replied on 29/03/2017 17:18

Posted on 29/03/2017 17:18

I have been back to dealer today, and had hinges adjusted. Unfortunately the locker still leaks. Green trees are ordering new door and hinges, so hope that does the trick. Regards to you all.

Nuggy replied on 29/03/2017 19:50

Posted on 29/03/2017 19:50

Referring back to my earlier post about the rubber seal, my seal incorporates a drain channel so any water would run along this, down the sides and away. 

Metheven replied on 29/03/2017 22:34

Posted on 29/03/2017 22:34

My Lunar front locker took in water when the road conditions were bad and spray from my car, adjusted (bent) the lock arms and it improved immensely. Now only with the worse weather do I get a little leakage, so it's renamed the front wet locker.

commeyras replied on 30/03/2017 10:27

Posted on 30/03/2017 10:27

I don't know if this helps but I had a similar problem last year with the number 5 door, i.e. the one which gives access to the under bed storage in my Bailey Ranger.  When I took the door to pieces there was a foam seal between the insert and the frame on the part that lifts up.  One corner was soaking.  I removed the foam and resealed with loads of silicone which did the trick.  Warning,  the insert is clipped onto the fame and it is very difficult to remove these clips without damaging them or the frame.  But if under warranty let dealer sort it and get them to replace the access door.

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