Fixing Transit Body leaks! | EP41 | Ford Transit Campervan Build

This episode wouldn’t need to exist if I had fixed these early on. The roof plug and roof rack mounts are a known leaky spot on the Ford Transit Mk8, Additionally much like the Mercedes Sprinter the clips which hold on the side body moulding panels leaks. Both of these leaks having Allowed moisture getting into the wall cavity and eventually condensating on the van is bodywork. In this episode I dry out the walls and fix the leaks using Sikaflex EBT+
Vapour barriers and Condensation! peoples favourite subject disadvantages and advantages of having them and not. Vapour barries are great at stopping Moisture from inside the van getting into the wall cavity but unfortunately once the moisture gets into the wall cavity from the inside or the outside it's very difficult for it to escape and can build up.

I stand by my decision for a vapour barrier in my circumstances I believe living in the van during British winter and having a shower system, a vapour barrier has more advantages to stopping more moisture get into the walls and disadvantages.

Edit* just got reference, A common issue with the Mercedes sprinter are blocked drainage holes in the Sill, the Transit sill are designed differently and don’t have this issue.



eBay listing to the moulding trim clips I used, I’d recommend buying more than just one pack of 10

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Welcome to my Ford Transit Mk8 Van build series.

My name is Alex Frood, I’m a UK based Freelance Expedition Leader and Outdoor instructor. During a Uk Covid-19 Lockdown I am converting my 2018 Ford Transit Mk8 L3H3 into a full-time Camper.

These videos are not How-to videos but showing my process for my conversion. feel free to copy me but id always recommend doing your own research as well.

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