Tag: Sealants
RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, August 4, 2020
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?
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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...
Find RV roof leaks? Here’s what’s next
Editor's note: This information is provided by roof membrane manufacturer Dicor. While there's plenty of "promotion" for their product included, some of the information...
How well do you know your putty tape?
By Roger Danforth
If you do much RV maintenance or repair, chances are good you've encountered "putty tape." This sticky material is a regular performer...
Update on keeping black tank smells out of your RV
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
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...
