Caulking issue

[mortten]

I have a 2004 Four Winds class c rv. Small the seams have a pliable caulk in them. It has oozed out from under the seam covers and the window gaskets. I am worried that the seams aren't sealed any longer. What is my best course of action.

[RJsfishin]

The reason it came out, is because too much was put in. And that's a good thing.
Some don't even trim it off. They just let it look kinda ragged, and after a year or 3, it gets nice and dirty and black lookin. And then its all done, as in "aged" ! 🙂

[darsben]

mortten wrote:
After I trim it off should I caulk the seam?

Not if the remainder looks good

[mortten]

After I trim it off should I caulk the seam?

[ScottG]

That's a normal condition that just about every new rig goes through during it's early days. Some of the putty material squeezes out and it's done. It doesn't keep coming out and it doesn't mean it leaks.
You could have a leak test done but otherwise I would not reset the window because it will do it again and they're fine the way they are.
Just do as others have done and trim off the excess if it bothers you.

[mortten]

I bought it new. The putty was pushed out a little then but now it seams worse. The only thing on it was the putty. As I am understanding it, the proper procedure is to use butyl putty instead of the white stuff and then use the Geocel the seal it off better after the trim is tightened back down. Am I correct? Thanks for the welcome.

[westend]

The best is to unfasten the windows and install new butyl tape. The easiest is to trim the putty, clean the area and apply new sealant. I like the Geocel products like ProflexRV.

[darsben]

Is this a recent development? Is it a new to you home?
Mine had the same condition when I bought it used. I just took a razor knife and cut off the excess. I checked the seams and they look good no gaps etc..

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