Sticking windows

HOTORMOMER
HOTORMOMER Forum Participant Posts: 41
edited November 2017 in Motorhomes #1

We have had our Autotrail for a few months now and was hoping that our problem would have disappeared but it hasn't. We are finding it very difficult to push open the windows as the seals on the frame stick to the windows which can only be opened with force! I've thought about possibly smearing the seals with Vaseline or olive oil but not sure if this will have a detrimental on the rubber seals. Has anyone experienced this and is able to offer any solution ?

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  • huskydog
    huskydog Club Member Posts: 5,460 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    edited November 2017 #2

    use a silicon spray , works a treat

  • HOTORMOMER
    HOTORMOMER Forum Participant Posts: 41
    edited November 2017 #3

    Thanks huskydog. I'll give it a go.

  • chasncath
    chasncath Forum Participant Posts: 1,659
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    edited November 2017 #4

    A light dusting of talcum powder will do the trick, and will stop the seals perishing.

  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited November 2017 #5

    Our Bailey hand book advises to use silicon spray on all the rubber seals windows and side lockers also we give a spray to habitation door,it works on car door seals also,

    ps yes i have read the handbooksurprised 

  • triky auto
    triky auto Forum Participant Posts: 8,690
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    edited November 2017 #6

    Try "G.T 85,,,,,,,NOT  WD40.

  • ABM
    ABM Forum Participant Posts: 14,578
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    edited November 2017 #7

    Have  to  agree  with  Triky  there  --  Original  WD40  can  soften  some  plastics,  but  like  some  other  similar  things  WD now  comes  in  'Original'  and  'Silicon'   and  a  third  variety  which  slips ( pun  NOT  intended !!)  my  memory  at  10:30  PM !  I  have  not  done  any  research on  the  latest/newest  versions  but  won't  recommend  them  for  this  problem  'til  I've  had  feed  back.  I'd  use  Talcum  Powder  personally,  if  nothing  else  it  smells  so  much  better  !!innocent

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  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited November 2017 #8

    The windows on our Coachman stick too. I've sprayed the seals a few times with silicone spray which works for while we're away on that occasion. Next time we go away again, they're stuck again. I keep meaning to wipe them with a smear silicone grease ...... but keep forgetting. 😯

  • lornalou1
    lornalou1 Forum Participant Posts: 2,169
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    edited November 2017 #9

    talcum powder. used to be used round car door seals

  • HOTORMOMER
    HOTORMOMER Forum Participant Posts: 41
    edited November 2017 #10

    Thanks to all who replied. It looks like either silicone spray or talcum powder should do the trick.

  • hitchglitch
    hitchglitch Forum Participant Posts: 3,007
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    edited November 2017 #11

    OH always uses talc. on the seals before the van goes into store. Never had a problem in 30 years.

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