A. R. E. Camper Shell Leaking

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Jan 11, 2023 | 12:22 AM

Sailmike

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A. R. E. Camper Shell Leaking

I have an ARE camper shell on my F350 long bed truck. It is leaking when driven in the rain. Water appears to be coming from between the shell and truck, but not 100% sure. I took it back to dealer and they resealed it, but problem persists. How do I solve this?

Jan 11, 2023 | 01:49 AM

NedFletcher

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My leer leaked quite a bit, so i used expanding foam, cut it flush, then rolled some flex seal over all the gaps.

Jan 11, 2023 | 06:29 AM

~erik~

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From: Clayton, Georgia

So far my ARE hasn't leaked, but I have a slide attached to the floor so if it did I guess it would end up under the contents. The ARE was installed by the folks I ordered it from, so I don't know what's between the topper and the truck.

Jan 11, 2023 | 12:34 PM

SMOKEPLOE

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From: Ethel WA.

Check the screws around the window. Sometimes they back out and when it rains it looks like it has leaks below the window

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Jan 11, 2023 | 12:39 PM

speakerfritz

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thicker seal

check the position of the cap and look for a gap on the leading edge of the bed..close to the cabin.

Jan 11, 2023 | 12:40 PM

minke

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The sealant tape (not adhesive) on my fore-and-aft surfaces has a figure-eight cross section. I don't know if that's important but I haven't had a leak.

Jan 11, 2023 | 04:38 PM

The Peddler

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It can be only one of two things. Either the seal between the bed rail and the canopy, or a window. My ARE windows leaked like a sieve, I never could get them to quit.