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DRM796's avatar
DRM796
Explorer II
Dec 01, 2014

Window caulking

This may be a dumb question but are all rv windows caulked?

I ask because I see plenty of threads talking about window caulk but it does not appears as if there is any caulk around any of the windows on our unit and we are not showing any signs of any leaking.
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  • TBRam's avatar
    TBRam
    Explorer
    Dec 01, 2014
    This is how Forest River does it. Every few months I have to scrape it off and this is since 2010!

    Most are put in with butyl tape and I hear that some are frame less and use a foam gasket. I'll be resealing mine at some point.
  • robsouth's avatar
    robsouth
    Explorer II
    Dec 01, 2014
    Sometimes, over a period of time, the butyl tape will shrink and crack somewhat thus leading to the addition of caulk to the areas where a leak may form.
  • J_L_Rivera's avatar
    J_L_Rivera
    Explorer
    Dec 01, 2014
    Most window frames are put in with a butyl gasket tape with out any visible proof.

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