Anyone know what type of caulking this is?
I want to re bed this jack bracket before fastening down on the camper. This white material is still very soft and pliable after 10 years, I don't want to use a caulking or material that is too adh...
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I agree with the butyl answer.
As a pro for 42 years I can attest that butyl is about the only sealant that remains soft and pliable for many years. Virtually all other caulkings will set up and become solid.
But be aware that there are 3 primary types of butyl tape used in the RV industry.
One, the cheapest, is more a putty tape than butyl. It dries out and crumbles and should be avoided. Not a good choice unless you're a total cheapskate!!
Second is a poly butyl blend I think they call it. It's a combo of the above putty and butyl. Sort of ok in a pinch but I still wouldn't use it.
Third is pure butyl. This is the good stuff you want to use. It does cost more but it's worth it. I use this when I pull a window or door or corner moulding etc from an RV and want to reseal it. It's soft, gooey and stretchy and sticks like sh...um stuff to a blanket :B
It usually is grey. I actually haven't seen it in white. Doesn't mean they don't make it though.
As a pro for 42 years I can attest that butyl is about the only sealant that remains soft and pliable for many years. Virtually all other caulkings will set up and become solid.
But be aware that there are 3 primary types of butyl tape used in the RV industry.
One, the cheapest, is more a putty tape than butyl. It dries out and crumbles and should be avoided. Not a good choice unless you're a total cheapskate!!
Second is a poly butyl blend I think they call it. It's a combo of the above putty and butyl. Sort of ok in a pinch but I still wouldn't use it.
Third is pure butyl. This is the good stuff you want to use. It does cost more but it's worth it. I use this when I pull a window or door or corner moulding etc from an RV and want to reseal it. It's soft, gooey and stretchy and sticks like sh...um stuff to a blanket :B
It usually is grey. I actually haven't seen it in white. Doesn't mean they don't make it though.
