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Ask Dave: What sealant should I use between coach and chassis?

Dave Solberg -
Dear Dave, The caulking is starting to yellow between the coach and the Chevy chassis on our Class C motorhome. I want to recaulk this...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Newsletter Editor -
This newsletter is for intelligent, open-minded RVers. If you comment on an article, do it with respect for others. If not, you will be...

What’s a good metal roof sealant for RVs?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving as RVtravel.com's...

Keep tabs on your RV’s sealants to prevent leaks

RV Staff -
The following was provided to us by the Dicor Corporation If the sealant around your roof edges, skylights and the like is looking cracked, brittle,...

Emergency repairs: Go a step beyond duct tape

Chuck Woodbury -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris We know we may be stepping onto hallowed ground: RVers love their duct tape. It's the greatest thing for...

Why does the windshield pop out of the seal on my Class A?

RV Staff -
Dear Gary, I have a 2001, 35-foot Class A that has a two-piece windshield. I am having problems with the windshield coming out of the...

Roof sealing questions and answers

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Courtesy Dicor Corporation Here are some of my most frequently asked roof sealing questions: Our RV has an all-aluminum exterior. We're looking for a roof sealant...

Prevent roof leaks: Keep an eye on your sealants

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
If the sealant around your roof edges, skylights and the like is looking cracked, brittle, loose or turned up at the edges, some repair...

How to keep rodents out of your RV during storage

Chuck Woodbury -
When RVs are stored for the winter it's not uncommon for mice and squirrels to make their winter home inside. In this video, Mark...

Update on keeping black tank smells out of your RV

RV Staff -
In last week's Quick Tips, we included a tip from a reader about keeping black water smells from getting back into the RV by...

RV essential tools: Caulking accessories

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a piece he wrote while he was serving as RVtravel.com's technical editor. These tools...

RV sealants prevent water leaks

RV Staff -
  Dear Gary, I sure wish I had the ability to attend more of your workshops. Do most RV manufacturers use butyl tape under the...

Removing and sealing RV cabover windows

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving as...

Take advantage of rain to look for leaks

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Courtesy Dicor Corporation One thing we all know the spring season brings is much-needed rain for our plant life to begin to bud and...

How to choose the right sealant for your RV

Chuck Woodbury -
  BY THE EDITORS RV sealants are essential for keeping out moisture and maintaining a firm bond between the components of your RV. In this four-minute...

How to help avoid roof water damage

Chuck Woodbury -
It's important to seal any potential entry points on your RV's roof where water might seep in. If it does, you could be in...

Caulk is critical

RV Staff -
  Dear Gary, I just purchased your book, The RV Owner's Handbook; thanks for the wealth of information. I own a 27-foot recreational vehicle and...

Off, off, dratted sealant!

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving as RVtravel.com's...

Wife concerned about RV’s water leak; hubby says no problem

RV Staff -
Dear RV Shrink:After a recent rainstorm I found a pool of water on my makeup table in our motorhome bedroom. There is a small...

Stop water leaks with Seal-Tite Corner Seal

Bob Difley -
By Bob DifleyWater leaks into your RV are not something to be ignored as the damage that can be done can be expensive and...

Can you seal over old RV roof sealant?

Chuck Woodbury -
By Chris DoughertyChris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving as RVtravel.com's...

It’s fall! Time to check your RV’s roof

RV Staff -
By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician When autumn arrives, it's a good idea to spend a little time on RV roof maintenance. First, make sure the...

RV technician names favorite glues, sealants and tapes

RV Staff -
By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician There are many different types of materials in an RV, from flooring to wood products, plastics to metals. Having the...

Caulk tools: A must for RVers

RV Staff -
By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician Okay, I know I harp on leaks a lot, but these tools are essential to help keep your RV leak...

Dry rot fix in a bottle may be just what you need

RV Staff -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Many RVs, particularly older ones, have a fair amount of wood in their structure. And wood, sad to say,...

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