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Post by rudycat on Aug 18, 2018 11:13:52 GMT -5
Any one ever use eternabond tape like $50 a roll?
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Post by jetzen on Aug 18, 2018 11:17:36 GMT -5
Yep, never leave home without it. It can fix a multitude of problems.
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Post by Chuck on Aug 20, 2018 6:35:14 GMT -5
X2
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wi1dbi11
Weekender RV’er
2010 Durango 2013 Chevy 2500
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Post by wi1dbi11 on Aug 20, 2018 21:32:12 GMT -5
Going to do the front and back seems. From what I gather, the 2 biggest leak areas. Already patched one spot where I caught a low tree branch.
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Post by rudycat on Aug 21, 2018 9:38:55 GMT -5
Cool, I have sealant just starting to crack around roof rack and getting to those front and rear seams, it sure looks easier that a using a $#@#$ caulk gun. Can I just put it over older cracked caulk, if it is too difficult to remove the old? The caulk is still pliable but cracking on the top layer now.
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wi1dbi11
Weekender RV’er
2010 Durango 2013 Chevy 2500
Posts: 64
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Post by wi1dbi11 on Aug 21, 2018 11:45:43 GMT -5
From what I recall and I add a link to etenabond. Clean the area remove any loose caulk and apply it right over the old caulk. I think I would seal any holes and cracks first. That way you would be doubly protected. They offer a primer, if needed, and you'll will need a roller to press it on. They make a kit in white for the front that is wide enough to overlap the old seem and caulk. It seems that most people will still use a small amount at the edges just to make sure. I'll also attached a U-tube video on the subject. Wi1dBi11 www.eternabond.com Click on RV repairs. Also, I spoke to them on the phone and they were very helpful. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlY-qgv95BY RV owner installing eternabond |
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Post by kaboom on Aug 24, 2018 14:16:28 GMT -5
Keep a roll in the tool box. Have used it several times.
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Post by grandpopsicle on Sept 22, 2018 5:54:47 GMT -5
Yep, never leave home without it. It can fix a multitude of problems. Agreed I have the 2" wide tape as I found myself cutting the 4" anyhow. |
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sg
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Post by sg on Aug 1, 2019 21:47:36 GMT -5
Great stuff . I went over all the seams and around everything except the ac units , basically everything that had been caulked on the roof . The self leveling caulk needs checked every year and always need touch up. The tape has a life of 20years . I still check the roof but it still looks great. It’s a bit of a chore must clean where you put it and use a roller on it but it’s worth the trouble and expense I think . And as others have said it’s good to have in the tool box for all kinds of emergency repairs .
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Post by laknox on Aug 5, 2019 12:32:51 GMT -5
A quick tip. If you don't have a roller, or can't find it, grab the biggest socket you've got and use that. What I did/do, since I don't even have a roller. Of course, as an ex-farmer, I have sockets over 2". :-)
Lyle
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Post by Edd505 on Aug 12, 2019 18:00:05 GMT -5
or commandeer the rolling pin
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Post by wheatboy on Sept 9, 2019 10:40:19 GMT -5
Love the stuff. Used on our first, second, & now current trailer. Also used to seal the FIL's trailer too. I clean up the old caulk, add new where needed, & tape over. So far nothing I've taped has ever needed recaulking or new tape. I used to cover all caulk on the roof (front & rear seams, vents, skylights, antennas, etc. -- basically anything that has been cut into the roof... with exception of the a/c, as I haven't figured out how to do that yet as it isn't caulked & uses a foam seal). Also great for sealing the slide's roof/seams/sides.
I use 4" for majority of stuff but also use 2".
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