My new TT, where are the trouble spots?
I had a used TT for a year and had no issues. I bought a new TT and discovered during the first rain that a window wasn't completely sealed. It just so happened that right under the gutter of my slide...
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1911/F-350 wrote:Well, "he" was wrong. Any silicone on your trailer will eventually degrade from weather and UV exposure. At some point, it will break the bond on the surface to which it's applied and can then expose a joint to leaking.westend wrote:
In the Spring, I'd suggest to use some caulk remover like "3m Caulk Remover" and get the silicone off your trailer. The caulk removal is easy and, when done and cleaned, apply some Proflex RV, any of the Geocel tripolymer sealants, or Dicor for vertical surfaces.
Water leaks in RV's is like cancer.
When you say remove the silicone do you mean just what I used or all that is on the RV?
I ask because when I bought it the service department did the walk around and mentioned the roof, I told them I was aware of the correct sealant but wasn't sure of the windows. He said to use silicone.
Thank you.
You don't have to believe me, either. Prove it for yourself. Take that same caulk you used and apply silicone on a bare or painted metal surface. Place the test piece in your backyard exposed to the elements and observe. Within a couple of years it will start to loose adhesion.
I've used and use a variety of different caulks and sealants in my work life. The Geocel tripolymer sealants are very good. Proflex RV is one of these. Dicor for vertical surfaces is a urethane based sealant and should be very durable, also.
