T5 Trooper sliding door card wet ? leak

by NewCamper Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:09 pm

Hi
Anyone with knowledge of a T5 Trooper - over the past few weeks I have noticed the material on the sliding door card is very wet. It is worse at the bottom. Could this be a leak from the door seal? I can unscrew the card and have a look behind but just wondered if there are any common issues that anyone else has had.
Thank you in advance.
Sophie

by Roopert Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:32 pm

I can (almost) guarantee that the leak will due to the sliding window (assuming you have one - but I think all A/S models did).

Next time it rains, have a close look at the black plastic trim under the sliding window, and see if there is water tracking from it down onto the door card.

by T25Pete Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:18 am

I have heard that the VW sliding windows are prone to leaks, especially if the drain slots get blocked, its worth making sure that they are clear as a first step. My 2014 Trooper has different window which seem better but a 2005 Caravelle that we had did have blocked drains.
There are plenty of YouTube videos showing where the drain hole is and the best ways to clear it.
Pete

T5 Trooper sliding door card wet ? leak

T5 Trooper sliding door card wet ? leak

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