We just purchased a 2003 Destiny and are getting familiar with it. I noticed after it rains there is moisture on the inside track of the sliding window. I looked at some previous posts and tried cleaning the weep holes by blowing them out with my compressor. I tested by spraying over window with hose and it's still happening. It appears this has happened to others, but I couldn't determine if it's normal or if it could be a problem. Has anyone managed to solve the problem, or is it something I can live with?
Thanks,
Ryan
Water on inside track of window.
Re: Water on inside track of window.
I will get some water in the inside window track in certain extreme rain/wind conditions. I believe it comes in where the fixed pane and movable pane meet. I've read similar from other owners. The track and seals look to be in good condition on mine, so I don't think it's because anything is worn out.
In order for this to happen there has to be a LOT of rain, and it has to be coming at a certain angle. So it never happens to both sides at once (driver/passenger), but only on the exposed side.
Usually, it will just run harmlessly along the track and then exit via the weep hole.
A couple of times I've put a paper towel or rag there to soak it up. These were times during a desert downpour (these can be HUGE), where it was something like 3" of rain in a short period of time (with just the right wind).
One thing to note is that at various times, several different window brands and models were used by Chinook even in the same model. For example, I have one specific model of Hehr window that was used in the late 1990's. At other times, other Hehr models were used, as were some by SEGI. I mention this because others' experiences (including mine) may or may not apply to your specific windows. Doesn't mean the information may not be helpful, but it may not be "exact" for your Chinook.
In order for this to happen there has to be a LOT of rain, and it has to be coming at a certain angle. So it never happens to both sides at once (driver/passenger), but only on the exposed side.
Usually, it will just run harmlessly along the track and then exit via the weep hole.
A couple of times I've put a paper towel or rag there to soak it up. These were times during a desert downpour (these can be HUGE), where it was something like 3" of rain in a short period of time (with just the right wind).
One thing to note is that at various times, several different window brands and models were used by Chinook even in the same model. For example, I have one specific model of Hehr window that was used in the late 1990's. At other times, other Hehr models were used, as were some by SEGI. I mention this because others' experiences (including mine) may or may not apply to your specific windows. Doesn't mean the information may not be helpful, but it may not be "exact" for your Chinook.
1999 Concourse
Re: Water on inside track of window.
My windows were made by R.J. Sampers (who??) and the gutters get wet all the time. Keep the weep holes clear and no worries.
I have some sort of hornet who likes to fill my weep holes with mud so I clear them a few times a year. A wood toothpick works nicely.
I have some sort of hornet who likes to fill my weep holes with mud so I clear them a few times a year. A wood toothpick works nicely.
1994 Premier
Re: Water on inside track of window.
Thanks, it only does happen on one side at a time. We usually back into our driveway so it is on the driver's side which faces South. It does drain out the weep holes and dry fairly quickly, and that is without the heat on. Unfortunately I just got news that my wife and I will be permanently working from home and we are going to have to build an office in our yard, as we have a tiny Seattle house. I think we're going to explore selling the Destiny to finance it. We're getting new batteries put in it now and getting the generator carb serviced. I guess we'll see what kind of offers we get and go from there. Thanks for everyone's advice.
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Jlfchinook
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Re: Water on inside track of window.
Turn your Chinook into an office and write it off on taxes, a double win! Self contained isolation unit? Win number 3
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2000 Concourse, 2001 premier
Re: Water on inside track of window.
Well that's kinda good news/bad news. Still, nice commute!
I took a closer look yesterday (by coincidence it rained really hard about an hour after I posted), and the water definitely comes along under the movable pane and there is a teeny gap at the lower/forward edge of the movable pane, and that's where water flows along in certain situations. Perhaps that gap could be closed, but OTOH, the movable pane does have to move. I do notice the other side doesn't tend to flow water, and that window takes more effort to open and close.
Also what might compound it is that my Chinook tends to sit higher in the rear and lower in the front and I don't "level that out" typically when I'm camping or parking.
I took a closer look yesterday (by coincidence it rained really hard about an hour after I posted), and the water definitely comes along under the movable pane and there is a teeny gap at the lower/forward edge of the movable pane, and that's where water flows along in certain situations. Perhaps that gap could be closed, but OTOH, the movable pane does have to move. I do notice the other side doesn't tend to flow water, and that window takes more effort to open and close.
Also what might compound it is that my Chinook tends to sit higher in the rear and lower in the front and I don't "level that out" typically when I'm camping or parking.
1999 Concourse
Re: Water on inside track of window.
I never thought about that!! It's not a terrible idea. We were pretty bummed about to sell it.Jlfchinook wrote: July 24th, 2020, 9:24 am Turn your Chinook into an office and write it off on taxes, a double win!
Re: Water on inside track of window.
Another potential upside is that it's independent of the grid. Power goes out? You're still "officing" with no interruption (it's like a huge Uninterruptible Power Supply 
). Office is also movable! "Yep, we're here in the office, working away" (But since we're in the mountains, we'll be off for a hike as soon as we finish....)
Potential downside is vacation rig now feels like an office, but if you were going to sell it otherwise, then you wouldn't have had it at all.
). Office is also movable! "Yep, we're here in the office, working away" (But since we're in the mountains, we'll be off for a hike as soon as we finish....)Potential downside is vacation rig now feels like an office, but if you were going to sell it otherwise, then you wouldn't have had it at all.
1999 Concourse