Sealing the Rig

[StrongJava]

Happy Monday to you all, if you want to call it that!

We spent time today "finishing" putting sealant (Sikaflex) on the rig. Two things I noticed that I want to ask others their opinions. 1) Most of the windows and other joints had sealant on top, but not on the bottom. I can see an argument both ways, and figured I'd match the factory condition. So, seal all the way around or just on top and a little way down each side? 2) There was zero sealant round the furnace cover? Is there a reason this is not sealed?

Many thanks in advance!

Tim

 

[jbeletti]

Tim,

RV manufacturers generally "cap seal" windows. That is, across the top and around the radius of the top corner but not all the way down the sides or the bottom. I don't know why.

Per the Suburban furnace install manual, the furnace is sealed as follows:

Caulk around opening as illustrated. Apply generously. The purpose of the
caulking is to seal the back side of the door frame and the coach skin water
tight.

 

[StrongJava]

Thank you. I don't know why either, and while I could simply caulk the remainder of the way around, I don't want the extra maintenance if it isn't helpful or in fact prevents certain types of moisture from getting out. Condensation?

Tim