Sealing Rv Seams

Posted in rv camper maintenance on november 12 2013 last updated on august 12 2017.

Sealing rv seams.

Re sealing the exterior seams on your rv. After noticing a small damp area next to our slide she finally had all the reason she needed to purchase all of the tools and begin the process. Getting rv roof repairs is expensive especially if the problem isn t small. You should also inspect and reseal all of the other seams and sealants on the exterior of your rv at regular intervals.

Since an rv camper is always outdoors the sealant is geared toward helping seal the parts of an rv from the outside environment. Recently i took the time to remove and replace all the dicor used to seal the seams on our exterior walls roof and trim. Consult the rv owner s manual or your rv dealer for sealants compatible with the surface you are attempting to repair. When it comes to leaks preventing it is better than stopping it when already there.

Now an rv caulk has the same function but has features that are more suited toward guarding an rv. It s also pretty interesting to note that there are different kinds of rv caulks for different rvs. Previously i ve described how to replace exterior rv weather molding. For more information on rv roof care and maintenance watch the videos posted below.

No gimmicks just straight shooting advice form an honest source. Sealing rv seams is important because water damage often happens at the corners where rv walls are joined together. Demonstration video how to caulk an rv in the real world. Recaulking your rv a tale of sealing our camper.

Although rv walls leave the factory with sealant already applied to the seams over time uv light and weather breaks the sealant down.