HOW TO PROPERLY SEAL YOUR RV | (Best RV Exterior Caulk)
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- Time for RV exterior maintenance! In this video I’ll show you how to remove old caulk from RVs, the best RV exterior caulk and how to seal your RV properly. As full time RVers, RV exterior maintenance is important to protect your RV from water damage and delamination.
Inspecting your exterior silicone seals should be done every 6 months. Removing the old silicone or sealant and properly prepping the area for the new sealant is key to a long lasting seal.
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Searching, reading, and watching videos for just hours and hours over days, this is the FIRST video really actually showing how to get old silicone off AND suggest a good replacement and why. THANK YOU - do you have a video with a really good wax suggestion? Easiest product for getting those black moldy dots out of paint?
Sure thing, glad it’s helped out! 👍🏼appreciate you watching.
I do have a video on all the preventive maintenance products I use. Here’s a link to that. czcams.com/video/C5zKvZ7M5d0/video.html
As far as wax goes I’ve been using Rejex.
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So true! I just went to Camping world and Explore USA and both of them couldn’t tell me what to use for seams!
@@sonnytx6975 because they only want you to bring it to them or for you to fail.
Well done, right to the point, no stupid music, instructions are very clear.
Appreciate it 👍🏼 Try to keep most of our RV instructional videos like that. It’s hard sometimes though because I want to keep them short and to the point but then I also feel like I’m cutting out important information sometimes. It’s a fine line.
Anyone that’s not proficient at caulking, id strongly recommend buying the cheapest caulk you can find and practice. Figure out if you’re better with an angled cut or flat cut on your tube. Figure out the size of the hole, the further from the top the bigger, this will determine if your good at a faster pace or a slower pace.
The position you hold the gun to the surface.
The direction you pull or push the gun.
Getting these items tuned in to your preference will allow you to lay an almost perfect bead, you’ll be amazed.
All good tips for sure! It’s an art form I tell you. 👍🏼
Nicely done. I appreciate the attention to detail. Especially when using a sealant on a project. Overlooking or simply ignoring those small details (doing prep work) eventually comes back to kick you in the pocket.
Appreciate the comment. I urge you to check out this video, it’s about 3 years after what you just watched. Some good updated information in this newer video of mine.
How to RESEAL Your RV PROPERLY (3 Year Review of Proflex RV Sealant)
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I was told by someone who does this for a living that using denatured alcohol on your finger while smoothing is the best way to go. Using soapy water is what imparts those little bubbles in the silicone that then house and grow the green mold that looks like speckles. Pretty positive they knew their topic.
Correct, That’s what I do in the video, I use mineral spirits on my finger to smooth it out. I’m not sure about silicone though since I haven’t used silicone before on my RV.
I can attest to the denatured alcohol being far superior for smoothing and removing excess silicone or elastomeric while wet! I redo horrible caulking straight from the factory daily at our lot.
This is the maintenance task I find most relaxing.
Hats off to you it’s my least favorite job but definitely a necessary one. Thanks for watching.
Great job explaining the process Chris. You are correct, it is absolutely the worst maintenance item to tackle.
This is true...
Thank you for the help here! I'm coming to this as someone who just bought an RV for the first time, and we'll we moving full-time into it come August or so...and I don't know ANYTHING! (That includes not knowing what "RV" even stood for until I was on the phone getting insurance for her.)
Someone on a forum pointed out that the sealing around my tail light looks old...and by golly, he was absolutely right. So I came online to find out how to re-do the sealant and found YOU! You have sure made the task seem MUCH easier than I was worried it would be...and also a lot of fun for me to do! (I guess we're different in that way.)
You have a new fan! I'm certain my husband and I will be learning a ton from you! Thanks!
Oh wow that’s excellent! We all have to start somewhere, I know we had to learn it all. We have have a video specifically on changing a RV taillight. Appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching! 👍🏼
Good video. Probably some of the least expensive preventative maintenance that you can do! Couple of observations...
1) Interesting that you get up to 2 years out of the proflex but it's only good on the shelf for 1 year.
2) Mineral spirits would likely leave a film behind that could prevent good adhesion. I would suggest rubbing alcohol or methyl hydrate as a cleaner/degreaser following cleaning and prior to applying the product.
That’s for the tips. I might be switching over to Lexel sealant next time and see how it holds up.
Just got my RV, looking forward to binge watch all your content!
Awesome! Definitely plow through the maintenance playlist. Good stuff in there. Thanks for watching.
A pain to do - but certainly prevents water leaks and damage. Reminded me to go out and inspect mine. I’ll try this pro flex. Thanks 😊
Yup, it has to be the biggest pain out of all the RV maintenance projects. Appreciate you stopping by and watching 👍🏼
need to spray soapy water after placing the bead. The rest will wipe off easy and no mess
Alliance used silicone on my entire unit, it blows off going down the road, sealing with lexel now.
All companies do I think. Good stuff Lexel. Think I’ll be trying them next. I use it inside the rv. Appreciate you watching 👍🏼
I can always count on you for the best "how to maintain" my RV.
Thanks as always guys! Headed down to TX soon! Looking forward to some warm weather
Silicone won't even stick to itself. You are correct.
Yup, this true 👍🏼
Looks great!!!
My unit is only a year old and the dealer already did some reseal for me. With your demo I’m gonna be able to do it myself
Thanks
Fingers crossed! Right on. Take your time and prep properly. It’s a crappy job but important
My husband and I are enjoying your very informative videos. Nice job 👏.
Thanks! Not the funnest video to watch but it’s good to bookmark and save for when the problem ever arises. Appreciate the support 👍🏼
This is what I need to be getting done so thanks for the videos and the tips.
You need to watch this…
How to RESEAL Your RV PROPERLY (3 Year Review of Proflex RV Sealant)
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@@WhyWait Thanks I will check it out.
All you gotta do is wash once and let me tell you henry's trophies cool Will saturate any hole any water infiltration done.
Yup, I use the same ProFlex sealant when needed, great stuff. Nice job!
I know your on top it 👍🏼 Tell you one thing though I’m not a fan of doing this project as I’m sure you could tell.
I do my motorhome but watching makes it easier than I do so maybe you can do mine the next time in a rv park and I’ll pay ya, call it work camping!😂😂
Sounds like a plan Rick…wait, motorhome? That sounds more difficult, I might pass 😂
I always love your how to videos. They are very informative and well presented.
Thanks! We definitely appreciate the kind words 😊 Just trying to share the knowledge 👍🏼 Appreciate you watching.
Thanks,,great video.
We've got our first trailer and I really want to keep up on the preventive maintenance. Just seeing the basics helps.
Sure thing. Go check out our RV Maintenance 101 video. Good tips in there!
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Thanks for an honest how to about it being a pain. But it was a nice how to that will protect the RV in the long run.
Figured I better lay it out there for anybody getting ready to tackle this project so they know what they are getting into. I need an Airstream after doing that!! 😂😂😂
Great job, the only thing I wouldn’t use is WD40, which is mostly kerosene. I have used several different types of sealant including regular GE silicone sealant, alpha systems and proflex. Time will tell which is better. Larry
Thanks! Yeah I’ve actually been pretty impressed with the silicone that came from the factory. Most of it has held up great.
Why wouldn’t you do the WD40? I’m about to do mine and seen this comment.
@@myrahowell4817 I feel like WD-40 will repel the sealant since it’s oily
I've used straight WD40 on an Outlaw sprint car sprayed on every painted, non painted surface to keep mud off during pack in..... Has never harmed paint, fiberglass or anything.
Great video, thanks! I need to redo some of the caulking on my son's brand new trailer, it's so ridiculous what RV stores sell now. No workmanship from manufacturers, maybe not all of them but quite a few! Will try the Lexel Sealant from Sashco. Stay away from RV Canada in Ottawa, ON, Canada, wish my son would of told me that he was going there, would of told him to stay clear of that place. Sorry about the rant. Cheers!
Haha no worries. Crazy it’s brand new and bad but I’m not surprised. Let me know how the Lexel does, I’ve only used it inside and have not tried it outside yet. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼
Great video and very informative, thanks for sharing.
Thank you. Appreciate you stopping by and watching 👍🏼
Thanks for the info. Definitely need to get this done and the roof.
Any time! If your sealant is still good in the roof you may want to look into Eternabond tape. Here’s a video link on the mod I did up there.
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@@WhyWait yep- that is the plan. Front and back caps and other stuff.
We love the ProFlex sealant and it has been very hard to find lately! Thanks for sharing! ~ Shion and Matthew
We’ve noticed that too, on Amazon it’s harder to find. I better stop recommending it so I can still find some for us!! 😂😂
@@WhyWait Oh, so it's your fault, LOL!
Then after all this is done you have to polish, buff and ceramic coat TWO coats. Another 65 hrs of work. By the way, I've used proflex, that stuff is very thick and hard to work with. Sikaflex 1A is way easier to work with for me.
Yes sir the work is never done. Sikaflex 1A uh? I’ll have to look into that. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏼
Doesn't the mineral spirits leave behind petroleum that counteracts our attempt at sealing it with a sealant?
Yes
I have used the mineral spirits with the proflex. Worked just fine. Took a couple days to set up permanent. The seal is awesome. I had the same thought as you.
I am a factory worker and make louvers...we use isopropyl alcohol to clean all surfaces of oils and other barriers just before any caulk is applied..alot of our raw materials have an oil or resideue on them....it dries fast and leaves no resideue on your prep surface...we use a empty clean spray bottle to apply the alcohol...and wipe clean .... after the cleaning process is done ....then start laying your bead...
Thanks for the video,it was really helpful.😊
Glad it was helpful! It’s an older video. I’m coming out with a new one where I try some new products and review some stuff. Appreciate you watching 👍🏼
Super helpful! definitely gonna save this video for future. Thanks for sharing ❤️
Sure thing. Definitely appreciate you stopping by and watching 😊👍🏼
Ahhh the joys of RV life... Congrats on those stats... just looked up and saw you left me in the dust.... lol
Hahaha thanks, it’s always something fun....things are moving along nicely I suppose. Appreciate you stopping over 👍🏼
Excellent video! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks man, definitely appreciate it 👍🏼
I had a tube about 1 year old that I tried using. It was real thick and hard to squeeze out of the tube. It was also hard to to get a nice bead.
These products do have shelf lives on them which a lot of people don’t realize. I believe about 18 months. Hopefully you didn’t get shipped an old tube.
And 1 year later, your video is still helping us all. Thank you very much for that. I read a comment about the shelf life being one year as apposed to the product lasting 2 years upon application and the commenter was possibly wondering why. Well, I'm no specialist, but I'm assuming that in the tube, the product is not exposed to air & therefore is not released in a form to dry to the purpose it is intended for. Once is is released from the tube and applied to surfaces and begins to dry, it is now reacting with air, drying and in it's intended form of protection. But you mentioned in that comment that you were thinking of possibly trying Lexel Sealant to see how it holds up. I'm curious as to why that product over the Pro Flex?
I may have answered my own question about Lexel. Without phoning the manufacturer, Lexel states right n the website that it can handle up to a 400% joint movement. Pro Flex RV has no information about the percentage on it's website other than stating that is has exceptional flexibility.
Yeah I just wanted to experiment and try something new to compare. I haven’t tried Lexel as of it. And yes the shelf life is for storing it in the tube how long it will last. Appreciate you watching. 👍🏼 oh and a link down below for what I use now to clean up the old caulk and prep the surface. It’s what shops use. It’s in spray bottle form or can.
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@@WhyWait Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Really appreciate your videos & all of your help! I'm going to check that product out right after I finish typing this. I've just purchase a used but "New-To-Me" Class C and yes, I've been roaming CZcams for tips & tricks, but your explanations are so detailed and the reasoning behind them completely sensible. So of course I've subscribed! Thank you for all of your videos! I do understand all of the work that goes in to producing the final video.
@@tamo9520 really appreciate that! It can be a grind. Definitely check out our maintenance playlist and lots of helpful stuff there. Safe travels!!
Hi, great video! I have a question, if I may. I have an '87 Ford Class C Motorhome, and the seals are bad on the upper front cabover window. I was thinking, back in 1987, they didn't have the high quality of sealant available today. The glass is held in by a metal frame, and screws. Could in theory, could I just just a thick bead of clear Proflex RV sealant around the windows, instead of trying to find the correct seal gasket piece? I'm not sure Coachman even exists today. Thanks for your time!
That’s A little bit out of my wheel house to be honest with you. Can’t really help you out with this one. Dont want to feed you information I can’t really speak on. Sorry.
@@WhyWait Hi, that's cool. I have just acquired her. I joined some Facebook groups, and they're giving all kinds of advice and tips.
One guy said take all screws out, pull window, clean around area, and put butyl tape on the frame, and put window back in. Many are saying it's not the window leaking, but gaps in the metal frame, so put butyl under the frame, and it will redirect the water around the window...and onto the ground.
Seems legit. Oh, and Camping World has Proflex RV sealant on sale..!! WooHoo..!!!
It is a pain to keep up on this, for sure. There's so many other things in life we want to focus on. I've learned it's best to put a cover on the camper anytime I'm not using it. Somehow I think it extends the life of the sealant by shielding it from the UV light, IDK. At least its an insurance policy against the wind driven rain that's always trying to destroy the camper.
Must be nice. Living in our RV a cover is not an option. Nobody likes resealing these things, not a fun job.
I might buy an extra just to see what happens. Just brought our first and want to re seal and have to do something with the roof seems to be leaking. Debating patch or full replacement. Not sure what’s better yet. Love the scrappers I have them in my daily use for house repairs.
Thanks for watching and checking out the video, definitely appreciate it!
Do you have any suggestions on how to better secure the storage doors on the sides of RV. Thank You
No sorry, not that I know of.
Try osi quad max
A little harder to work with but adheres better flexs more better uv and last 10 years
I’m pretty sure RV manufacturers do not use silicone as a sealant. Ive seen several sealant call out sheets and 100% silicone is not used. It doesn’t bond well and nothing else will stick to it. Are you thinking about products that may have a very small amount added for easier application?
Which kind of proflex do u use. Rubber, plastic?
Nice video! These are some really great tips.
Appreciate it! Not my favorite project by any means but a necessary one. Appreciate you watching 😊
Appreciate it! Not my favorite project by any means but a necessary one. Appreciate you watching 😊
I found many spots in our Montana that needed to be sealed. They left a huge open gap on the side of the shower and floor.
Yikes. Always good to inspect all areas 👍🏼
Can you provide a link to the caulk gun you used in this video? It is different from the one in your Amazon store. Great vide8by the way!!
Let me check on that. Here is a link to one that seems to be exactly like the one I’m using now.
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Wonderful video... I can even understand it. There are several Proflex RV Sealant with minor differences and the link below is no longer working. Just wondering if there are differences in the ones that show up in Amazon. I'd like to make sure before I order. Thank you.
Most of the different links are just different colors of the sealant. Here’s a link to the clear sealant.
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Thank you for your quick reply. We had our trailer inspected by a RV shop and found the
Proflex RV Sealant there and paid for it for a lot less than Amazon. We hope to do the job
while we are on our holidays this summer. I will be viewing your RV 101 soon.
Looks like it is solvent based. How does it compare to Lexel?
Really good content !
Appreciate it. Not a fun job by any means but necessary. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Proflex is best sealant. Good luck ever scraping it off though. A downside is it shrinks as it cures .
Yeah check out this stuff, link below. An RV tech who owns his own shop recommended it to me. Says it’s all they use for removing sealant and prepping the surface as well. I haven’t tried it myself yet but plan on it soon. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
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Thanks for the video.
Sure thing. 👍🏼
IK wan ted to see you do a window cuz it looks like 2 different places to put it . Where the window stops then below looks like another insert
Thanks for the video. Super helpful. Curious if there might be another sealant that last's longer than 2 years. Yikes, replacing it that often seems like a lot of work. Thanks!
Look up sikaflex 1A
Have you ever had a chance to try tremco?
It's called trem pro for RVs
No I’ve never heard of it actually
did or do you go around the whole area or just the top. It looks like you are just doing the top. on the first part of you video
Top and sides of most areas, sometimes all around something depending on the area or what it is.
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Never could find your specific Roof sealant video. Did you post it? IF so, please add link in this description.
No I didn’t post it because I’m going another route. Working on that project now, going to use Eternabond Tape to seal everything and be done with it that way… no more checking every year and resealing with the self leveling sealant all the time. Do you have a question I can maybe help with?
@@WhyWait Ya, after buying Sealant , watched some vids and got Eternabond instead.. A little $$ but....
Will WD40 damage the rv paint at all or ruin your rv if it has permaplate on the paint job? Great information... I need to start on my rv. I am glad that the sealant removes easy.
No WD-40 will not damage a car or rv paint job. In fact it’s a great way to remove bugs from your tow vehicle, just rinse it off afterwards. However I don’t know what a permaplate is and you will have to research that yourself 👍🏼
Thinking using a mineral spirit can affect the texture of proflex. Mineral spirit can take of paints, I would not use it. I used water. Great video though for taking off old silicone.
It’s ok to use. Straight from the products data page it says to use Xylol as a lubricanting tooling agent. While Xylol is not exactly the the same as mineral spirits it is used for cleaning up painting equipment after us and is also found in mineral spirits. Soapy water does also work as well. Appreciate you watching!
Good to know. Thank you
White may last longer since uv can't penetrate into it as well
True true 👍🏼
Hey this isn't so bad I get to be on the ground!
Thinks for all your great made projects and tips. I have question for you. I have 2 small holes, about 1/8", on the top and bottom of all my outside storage doors, do you think that over time water entrance will do damage?
Yes, absolutely. Over time the interior of the baggage doors will get soft and even start to show delamination on the outside. I would definitely seal those up the best you can. 👍🏼
Why would Mfg. put this holes in on new RVs?@@WhyWait
Just started watching your videos. Going to do the A/C mod soon. What is your thoughts on Lexel for resealing? I’ve used it in the past just not on rv’s. Would you just stick to the pro flex? Thanks for your input.
Awesome, thanks. The AC mod is must! I like Lexel but I haven’t really experimented with it on the outside of the rv yet. It’s suppose to be good for out there. I would just go over the Proflex, the only sealant you can’t go over is silicone.
Can't thank you enough!!!!!!!!
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼Glad it helped 😃
Was thinking about painting the exterior of my old 1990s camper I just got. Absolutely needs resealed I can see where there's water coming in in certain places. Wondering should I do the sealant like this before or after I paint will paint stick to this?
Hmmmm not sure really to be honest with you.
After quite a bit of research I have discovered that supposedly ProFlex can be painted over with latex or oil-based paints after it has dried for at least 3 days 🙂
@@SassyShelly good deal 👍🏼
What is your opinion on DAP Dynaflex 230. I have heard people using this on their RV. I have used this on mine for the fist time but then I came across this product.
Gotta be honest I’ve never heard of it or used it so I can’t really say unfortunately.
I watched you remove the seal on the first item and then you said it was proflex that you had put on last year. In the beginning of the video you said if any proflex areas needed to be resealed, you would just go over it with more Proflex. Why did you remove the seal on this part instead of just adding more proflex?
Just me being anal and wanting it to look better. Looks cleaner if you remove the old first or if the old is flaking you’d want to remove it first as well.
Hello, can you tell me what product i should use to caulk around my windows on a Aluminum horse trailer.
Having a issue with leaking. Thanks again
Proflex RV or Lexel should both be good products for that. Link to the Lexel below.
amzn.to/44rnouA
Saw a pic of Lexel clear sealant. Have you ever used it and how did you like it.?I know you like the Proflex. How does it compare?
As of now I’ve only used Lexel inside my RV(shower, sink) but I want to try it on the outside next time I reseal. I’m sure I’ll make a video when I do. 👍🏼
WD40 is like diesel. And using it to remove old caulking will prevent the new caulk from adhering properly. No matter how much you clean it up.
What would you suggest for taking off the old caulk?
@@itr0863 I use a box cutter knife, or rasor blade without the handle. Very carefully, if you get the angle just right, you can slice it right off. Go slow (like one cm per sec.) and make sure not to cut into the unit. What's left can be removed by rubbing with water and soap.
@@OHFORPEATSAKES thank you so much for the help. i appreciate it.
Why use proflex instead of dicor the non-sag vertical sealant
So why the need for caulking every 2 yrs? I’m used to house caulk that last 10 plus years. Seeking education. Thanks
Caulking inside your house really only has to hold up against water. Even then it’s recommended to recaulk around 5 years. In a RV it’s battling the elements. The sun beats down on this daily causing it to crack over time, rain, temperature difference expanding and contracting it. Plus you have to take into the factor of the RV constantly moving down the road and all the seams shaking, twisting and moving over time. The roof of the RV really needs to be inspected often because of all this. Water will start to get into the smallest areas you don’t even realize and damage things over time not to mention unseen mold. You don’t have to do these things that often but I’d recommend it if you want to keep issues at bay. Thanks for watching.
Thank you
Sure thing. Appreciate you stopping by and watching 👍🏼
May I know which product good to do sealant on the RV roof? Thanks!
Any lap sealant will work. I use Alpha Systems 1021, it’s what my RV manufacturer Grand Design recommends. Dicor is fine too 👍🏼 Thanks for watching.
Hi Chris this is James I watch all your videos I have something to ask I was watching the video on Internal bond tape I got something like that it is called Sika Multiseal Plus is it as good as Internal bond tape I bought it at a trailer store of course they said it was just as good but I would like a second Opinion please let me know if I have to a will take the lost and pay lbtape
Hey Jim, appreciate you watching. Unfortunately I’ve never heard of or used Sika Multiseal Tape so I really can’t comment on anything I’ve never used before. I looked at the product and it seems ok enough and I’ve heard of AP Products who makes it. If you decide to go with this let me know how it holds up over time. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼
Hi. Say 2 or 3 years later and you have to redue. Will ProFlex stick to old ProFlex or will it have to be remove also.
Yes it will 👍🏼If it looks like it’s flaking though I’d probably remove the bad areas first.
Thanks god bless
Same to you. Thanks for watching and I hope it helped
ok, I have 1 section that always seems to have the leak. its where the exterior smooth panel meets the lower aluminum trim piece and has a 1/8" x 1/2" trim covering the joint . I had it sealed at the shop les that 2 months ago. relocated to Il. near st Louis, and the weather here is shit, rain hot then cold snow and heavy driving rain for hours 2 nights ago found the floor in the bathroom wet again it comes in the joint under the wall. I want a clear 2 " wide weather proof tape to apply over the entire joint and trim piece in that 10 ft long area . any recommendations. Charlie
Eternabond tape will do the trick but it’s not clear. That’s all I can think of. 🤷🏻♂️
I have ordered a small 12 ft roll of 2 " clear surface guard tape that is 8 mil. thick like you use to protect the rocker panels of race cars from stone chips , you spray it with soapy water to place it and squeegee it in place then heat gun or hair dryer to set it. and it is done. @@WhyWait
What type of sealant would you use along the rain gutters?
You can use a non sag lap sealant vs a traditional self leveling lap sealant for roofs. Like the in link below. amzn.to/42DPtOd
But I would recommend Eternabond tape. Check out my latest video on that to see what I use for those side seams by the gutters 👍🏼link for that video here
czcams.com/video/3CrVjVkEQWc/video.html
What is the best way to save unused sealant?
I usually stick a nail or golf tee down the opening and cover the tip with foil. About the best you can do. 👍🏼
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could I use this to do the rim around my hightop on my 1998 ford camper van? Or would I wanna treat it like a roof?? N should I clean all the stuff off the inside n redo? It’s black n sticky but idk what it is exactly
Not sure to be honest with you not knowing exactly what your dealing with. I’m sure it’s definitely not like an rv roof though which has a TPO, EPDM or rubber roof though which requires a self leveling sealant. I would reach out to ford or an auto shop and ask them 👍🏼 Sorry I couldn’t be of more help.
Hi, did you ever find out what black sticky stuff is? I'm replacing the food frame and found this black stuff under the edges of my metal roof and where it bends over the top of siding. I'm not sure if I replace it or remove it.
If you live in California you can't buy mineral spirits. Can I use anything else?
California 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️….try Acetone i guess
Hello I do not have a fiberglass exterior I have the traditional metal that’s over seemed & screwed.My question is will the sealant your using work on it as well.The pro flex rv.Thanks.
Yup you should be good. 👍🏼Attached below is more information about them. Thanks for watching.
www.geocelusa.com/product/pro-flex-rv-flexible-sealant/
@@WhyWait Thanks for the reply.I recently purchased a 2014 HyLine.It’s 40’ long 3 tip outs.I have plenty of work
going over it from head to toe looking to replace sealant & preventative maintenance.That’s the RV life!Always fixing or working on something.
Hey not sure if you had any issues with your basement cargo doors leaking, but I have a 2017 377 and I struggled to find the leaks, ended up being the screws in the frame needed to be sealed were the water sits. Just something to watch out for.
Thanks. Did you have actual water coming in that you could see or was your basement floor just getting soft spots from water seeping in?
@@WhyWait soft spot right by the inside of the door, it was on the water heater side so I was checking everything on that wall first, even the 50amp plug seeped some water. But the main issue was the lower frame screws. I took them all out and used that proflex in the hole and over the top once they were back in. Maybe on the newer units they caught that and did things different, not sure.
Btw great videos, helped me out a lot
Why can’t Pro flex not be used on aluminum rv roofs? Their description says it works on the roof.
I guess if you have an aluminum roof it would be ok to use. Most RV roofs now are TPO, EPDM or rubber roofs where you would not want to use this. Appreciate you watching 👍🏼
Why do they do not sale a smaller tube of the "Proflex RV Sealant"?
I hear you…that would be a great idea!
When you put wd40 on the area .... Will the new rv silicon sealant still stick?
I would recommend cleaning the area after using wd40 like I mention in the video with mineral spirits or soap and water. 👍🏼
If I'm going to reseal and coat the top of my travel trailer which do I do first?
That I’m not to sure about. I’ve never had to “coat” my RV roof before. What are you costing it with? Our roof requires no maintenance just adding self leveling sealant once in awhile when it gets old.
@@WhyWait wow! That would be fabulous to have a roof like that. What kind of roof do you call it that has basically no maintenance?
My roof is called a rubber roof. You use a liquid to roll our paint on the top. I also need to seal the seams so I just was wondering which to do first. I was thinking of doing the seams and then do the liquid roll on. Thank you for responding to my question.
@@ivaalexander we have a TPO roof. Most trailers/fifth wheels have TPO or EPDM roofs now. Just requires cleaning and some checking of the existing sealant every year.
Silicone sealants should never be used on the exterior of any RV, period. High quality polymer/hybrid RV/Marine sealants formulated for the specific application are the only sealants that should ever be applied to the exterior of an RV, especially in contact with finished or unfinished aluminum.
i would like to do this process on my rv but was wondering how you managed to use these chemicals around the vinyl graffics without them peeling off as well?
I do the same process for sealing. The only issue I have had with vinyl graphics being damaged is during the scraping process to remove old silicone. It will often scrape off parts of the graphic at the seam making it look all rough at the edges. I used a metal razor to carefully cut back the graphic away from the seam to give it a straight uniform look again. Using all plastic tools helps minimize damage when removing old silicone. Such as plastic razors/scrapers. In my case the chemicals did not bother vinyl graphics but I don't leave it on for too long at all.
Mann it’s frustrating, I have an old rv , want to sell it now though, it’s def not like yours. The material is def not fiberglass, it’s like a plastic. I want one like this but of course they’re pricey mines like worth 4K and under .. the previous owners sealant job was tacky now I’m stuck with it until I sell it .
Bummer. Water will find every area over time it seems not matter what you do. Good luck
@@WhyWait what's the name of the clear sealant glue stuff? Is there a specific name? I need CLEAR GEL LIKE SEALENT to seal the crevices, I doubt the Lowe's employees will know they just there for a check 😆😆😆
Been using Proflex RV but just talked to an RV store and he said it sucks and doesn’t work. Recommended using Sikaflex instead. Any thoughts?
Interesting lol I don’t know if sucks, very popular in the RV community. Hard to work with but they all are. I’m going to start trying out Lexel soon, see how it is. Never heard of that other one he mentioned.
Sikaflex is very good product, but I have never used on my rv.
Hey just a heads up. Your link for the Proflex says it’s out of stock.
Thanks, it’s been hard to get a hold of lately. I’ll find a new link 👍🏼 Appreciate the heads up
How many do you need to seal a whole rv?
Well I guess it depends on the RV size. I would say start with 3 and see how it goes. These do have a shelf life/expiration date so you don’t want too many sitting around leftover.
I used proflexRV last time, but it dries hard and peels off in sheets for me. What am I doing wrong? I feel like I washed the area well before applying.
I am noticing that over a few years of having it on my RV it is now looking sun baked, yellowish and sometimes flakes off. But it’s been on there 3 plus years. None of these sealants last forever. I’m doing a new video next week and I will be testing Lexcel sealant out to see how it does.
How often do you redo your sealant????
As needed, I use to think it needed it every year but then I realized I was just removing good silicone still or going over my Proflex that didn’t need it. I try to just inspect often and reapply as needed in areas.
@@WhyWait Makes sense. I see a lot of folks out here recording maintenance that is very unrealistic. I tend to talk to a lot of people with older rigs to see what they do. Most don’t do a whole lot. People with pretty much brand new units do more in a couple years than many do in 10. The industry loves those folks. Like the people still changing oil every 3000 miles.
How often do you do this?
I definitely inspect it at least twice a year and reseal as necessary. It’s been a good two years since I last did it and I’m noticing spots that need it again.
I just did what seemed like a mile of new caulk on my camper. Got back from a trip and its as if it was a magnet for dust. Now looks like dingy old caulk. And its impossible to wash clean.. Boo!!!Dap230. Anybody got ideas? Thow em my way. Thanks.
Did you use the proflexrv that he used in the video? Was just about to order some to do our motorhome but don't want it looking dingy
@@TheeMrsRice Nope, can't find it.
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