Eternabonding a New TT?
I've been reading up on general maintenance and ran across the eternabond tape. We plan on purchasing a New TT in January. Would there be anything wrong with putting Eternabond Tape on the roof from...
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SoundGuy wrote:gbopp wrote:
You don't wait until your roof leaks to recaulk. You check it and caulk as needed.
Exactly ... you CAULK as needed. Trailers are manufactured with the seams CAULKED so it only makes sense to maintain that CAULKING with ......... wait for it ...... CAULK. :S
That aside, roof seams are easy to maintain, easy to spot any areas that may be failing ... but wall seams and countless wall intrusions are an entirely different matter, especially when the original sealant used is clear. I'd bet far more newer trailers leak through these than through the roof yet most don't even give it any thought at all, apparently including the OP. :R
Yes, I did say caulk. Maybe I should have said repair. :)
Anyway, it appears you are pro caulk and I am pro Eternabond. No point discussing that. ;)
If it was cheaper for the manufacturer to use Eternabond rather than caulk, which do you think they would chose?
I've had no leaks or problems along the seams covered by Eternabond. It's been on for 7 years and require no maintenance.
Enjoy your travels.
