DanKirk
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I checked my trailer after some recent rains, and discovered that my skylight had leaked into the shower. I checked the top of the skylight today and saw that cracks had formed from several screw holes, traveling up onto the dome. I did a quick clean and caulk of the cracks, but now have to get a new skylight dome. My trailer was built about two years ago. Do these skylights only last that long? They should be more UV resistant. I guess I will keep the new one coated in 303 protectant and hope for the best.
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Opie431
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Our 03 Keystone Outback has sat outside most of the time since we got it and has not had a cracked skylight yet.
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Chuck&Gail
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Our 2003 Thor Wanderer is also always outside. No cracks in our skylights yet.
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FXSTOHIO
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Mine has been outside for two years now and no cracks in it that I have seen or found.
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tomlang
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My 1987 Winnebago's skylight cracked about a year ago when hit by overhanging tree branches. Probably brittle after 20 years.
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Lobo2
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I have an 08 Keystone that always sits outside and no cracks. I've never heard of one cracking unless it was much older or some of the screws were over-torqued. Perhaps your warranty will cover replacing it. Good luck, Lobo
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tomdrobin
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My 1999 Jayco and my 2000 Jayco have no cracks in the skylights. Now the refrigerator vent cover was cracked on the 2000. I think it was from screws being over tightened. I just fixed that with epoxy.
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DanKirk
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These responses are encouraging. Maybe mine was bad, or over-touqued down. Hopefully the new one will last longer.
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lat471
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Obviously it happens but with 5 different units that had skylights I and one in the stick built I never had one crack. I know why you? Well******happens.
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granite
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Our skylight in our 03 MH didn't crack, it curled. The edges curled up and away slightly from the roof and opened a hole thro the sealant to create a leak. Replaced it.
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