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cccougar
Explorer
Jul 12, 2018

Silicone

Hi All,
Looking to touch some areas around the outside corners where the side meets the back of the TT. There are some very small cracks and very small gaps beginning to form and I want to work on sealing that up. I have never done this before. I know there are so many products out there but I do not know where to begin. My friend used a plain old clear silicone on his 5th wheel but I know silicone is tough to clean up if u make a mistake. Thanks for any advice.
  • There are other good options, but I use dicor lap sealant for horizontal surfaces (like the roof) because it is designed to settle and spread out a little bit.

    On the sides I really like ProFlexRV... it's sticky and stays where you put it.

    For seams between surfaces that are out of sight (like a roof) I use Eternabond tape. It's more visible, but it's far more permanent.

    Just make sure you have clean surfaces!

    I will say that whatever you use, if things are splitting and cracking you will need to stay on it. Check the problem areas twice a year and check everything at least once a year. Visual checks aren't too difficult and preventative maintenance is the best way to keep the water out.
  • Go to dicor web site and learn where dicor goes and vertical or horizontal surface. Go to youtube and view many vid's on prep and application. Silicone has only a few spots it's good on rv.
  • I don't/won't use the old clear silicone for anything anymore. It has come loose of everything that I've used it on that's three years or older.

    Go to the nearest RV shop and ask them what they're using.

    Bill