Seam Caulk

[jsmart]

What type of caulk does one use on the roof/seams of a 2002 Itasca 32V Class A gasser?

[JimM68]

Daboo wrote:
I am amazed at the different "ideas" one says use this and the other says don't use that use this...guess the question is???is there any published non-bias reports of tests done with the chaulk and tape...everyone has an opinion...guess I will do what I want...same with the KN filters...I use one and love it..so with that said..Happy Trails to you and your's...

My 08 Monaco came from the factory with 4" eternabond tape on every seam on the roof.

I haven't had to redo any yet, I do keep a close eye on it. Even the joints between the front and rear fiberglass caps and the fiberglass roof are sealed with 4" eternabond tape.

[Bumpyroad]

jsmart wrote:
Thanks for all the input fellow travelers. I went to the Dicor website, they had an excellent video on "how to". RV repair shop quoted me $3500.00 to reseal roof, slide outs, and replace the toppers on bedroom and living room slide. Looks like I can do the job myself for a Whole lot less. I appreciate all the info and advice I can get on this site.

when I had the dealer recaulk my winnie it was a few hundred $$ so it does look to me like they are getting a few extra $$$ for those toppers. I'd price around however.
bumpy

[jsmart]

Thanks for all the input fellow travelers. I went to the Dicor website, they had an excellent video on "how to". RV repair shop quoted me $3500.00 to reseal roof, slide outs, and replace the toppers on bedroom and living room slide. Looks like I can do the job myself for a Whole lot less. I appreciate all the info and advice I can get on this site.

[Sully2]

john b wrote:

Sully2 wrote:
If you have any of that EternaBond tape.....throw it away.

DICOR calk!!

Why such a strong negative statement on using Eternabond,Sully.

Read BumpyRoad's reply. Not only does it look like h**l it flat dont last! I want MY COACH repaired correctly...why would I advise someone else to do their half a**ed..?

[Daboo]

I am amazed at the different "ideas" one says use this and the other says don't use that use this...guess the question is???is there any published non-bias reports of tests done with the chaulk and tape...everyone has an opinion...guess I will do what I want...same with the KN filters...I use one and love it..so with that said..Happy Trails to you and your's...

[Bumpyroad]

john b wrote:

Sully2 wrote:
If you have any of that EternaBond tape.....throw it away.

DICOR calk!!

Why such a strong negative statement on using Eternabond,Sully.

If I was looking to buy a used RV and it had "scotch tape" on the roof I would pass on it. I don't care what the eternabond tape kool aid drinkers say, it looks patchwork.
bumpy

[Snomas]

I have used Eternabond on the 4 permiter seams and it works much beter than dicor that has to be replaced every 2 years according to the MFGR's. If the EBond application is done right it will last for years!!!

[john_b1]

Sully2 wrote:
If you have any of that EternaBond tape.....throw it away.

DICOR calk!!

Why such a strong negative statement on using Eternabond,Sully.

[J-Rooster]

robsouth wrote:
Dicor Self Leveling Lap Sealant and/or Eternabond Tape Sealant.

Dicor self leveling lap seal is what I used on my Winnebago for the first time 2 years ago. I applied it when a small leak occurred several years ago on the roof after 8 years of use. I did all the roof seals. I haven't had a problem since.

[Sully2]

Did anyone ever stop and think that if Eterna Bond was as great as some claim......why doesnt the factories use it from day 1 and they would NEVER have seam leakage problems?? Customers would sure apprecuate that...wouldnt they?

[olfarmer]

Bumpyroad wrote:

Fleet Man wrote:
Go to the Winnebago web site. You can find the factory caulk specs there for your unit.

x2
bumpy

X3 :B

[Bumpyroad]

Fleet Man wrote:
Go to the Winnebago web site. You can find the factory caulk specs there for your unit.

x2
bumpy

[MaverickBBD]

I have used Eternabond on the end cap seams. Dicor self leveling on other flat surfaces. Geoseal on the roof to side wall transition. On the latter make sure you use a screw driver or other tool to get the caulk down between the wall and the roof.

[Fleet_Man]

Go to the Winnebago web site. You can find the factory caulk specs there for your unit.