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09-16-2022, 07:57 PM #1
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Caulking around openings in exterior unnecessary?
Hi,
First post here, and less than 1 year RV experience. I recently called a mobile tech to have a look at caulking around my windows and other items cut into the exterior of our 2020 23 bhe GD Imagine. Wanted to see him do it, so I could repeat myself going forward. He told me there were "crushed gaskets around each of the openings in the exterior that were water-tight, and caulking was basically unnecessary." I can't imagine that's true, but wanted to check with the experts.
Thanks!
Daniel
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09-16-2022, 09:13 PM #2
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It's not a gasket, it's butyl sealant tape. It's kind of like a thick caulk in a roll.
From what I understand, the butyl tape is supposed to make it so you don't need to caulk the edges. I know uncontained water and RVs don't play well together, so I prefer to caulk everything.
Every window and door on my 320MKS was called with silicone caulk. This last spring, I removed most of it and used Lexel Silicone caulk to recaulk everything.
Just my two cents, adjusted for inflation.Mark & Mary. Full-timing across the USA (and Canada)!
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09-17-2022, 06:16 AM #3
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Grand Design hasn't used butyl tape in years.
There is a crushable foam gasket around most windows, along with custom cut Mylar gaskets.Steve- Inventory Manager at Tom Schaeffer's RV, Shoemakersville, PA www.tomschaeffers.com
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09-17-2022, 06:47 AM #4
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Ah! This, I didn't know. Thanks, @huntr70 !
Mark & Mary. Full-timing across the USA (and Canada)!
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09-17-2022, 07:42 AM #5
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Last edited by trailrydr; 09-17-2022 at 07:49 AM.
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09-17-2022, 09:03 AM #6
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Steve- Inventory Manager at Tom Schaeffer's RV, Shoemakersville, PA www.tomschaeffers.com
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09-17-2022, 04:12 PM #7
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Thanks, everybody. I figured it couldn't be unnecessary. Better safe than sorry. Thanks!
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09-19-2022, 11:36 AM #8
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Just don't use silicone. It will make it so nothing else will stick to that spot again. Including more silicone.
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09-19-2022, 11:42 AM #9
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09-19-2022, 05:01 PM #10
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