I realize this subject has probably been beat to death, but here goes. I noticed I have a few small cracks in the front cap to roof caulking. The Winnebago recommended sealant is silicone caulking. I am not a fan of silicone for caulking. I was somewhat surprised that self-leveling caulk was not recommended instead. Comments...
Front end cap sealant?
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Y-Guy
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Pretty good discussion going on now, I found it very helpful myself. What is that sealer Winne uses on the roof?
Ron
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If it were me I would recaulk with what the manufacturer recommends unless they recommen silicone then I would use what I felt to be best and apply Eternabond over the whole seam.
Y-Guy,
Unless I am mistaken the other thread is about sealing the sidewall to the roof. No doubt, Winnie calls for Thermoplastic caulking for sidewall applications. What I am referring to is the front cap to the roof - totally flat application
Unless I am mistaken the other thread is about sealing the sidewall to the roof. No doubt, Winnie calls for Thermoplastic caulking for sidewall applications. What I am referring to is the front cap to the roof - totally flat application
John Canfield
Site Team
Rex - I think if the cap has a good mechanical connection or adhesive connection to the roof and you just want to seal the joint, I think Dicor would work fine. Ron's suggestion about Eternabond I think is valid as well - you wouldn't need to worry about the aesthetics.
Indy Itasca
Well-known member
LK23 said:
Well the other thread kind of covers both discussions. It is worth a look.
Indy Itasca said:
I did look at the other thread prior to posting this thread and I stand by what I said, the other thread is primarily about the sidewall to roof seams. I was referring to the top of the roof where it attaches to the front cap.
John Canfield
Site Team
Rex - where there isn't a cosmetic issue (out of the line of sight), I think Eternabond bond tape is the way to go. I also like Dicor very much.
John Canfield
Site Team
Good deal! I've used Dicor on my roof before and thought it was a good sealant and a pretty good adhesive.
