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When possible I try to avoid using any products that are used in the RV industry. For me I use and recommend Sika 221 for exterior sealant applications. Warning the product has a thick viscosity even in warm temps. I apply it with a battery powered caulk gun but you can use a traditional caulk gun it just takes longer.
100% agree. I feel a lot of “RV specific” products are inferior and there to take your money. I use OSI Quad also with a battery caulk gun. I would also never use silicone anything.
I have used GE Advanced Silicone on my 2017 travel trailer to seal around the window frames, door frames, over the screws holding the aluminum molding around the corners and many other places around the RV that could pose a problem. I call it the Super Glue of silicones. It is tough, sticks exceptionally well and cures harder than simple silicones. No mildew, no green slime, does not attract dirt like regular silicone. I swear by it. I stay away from all those RV "professional" sealants. I use what builders, plumbers and contractors use. Same with marine sealants. They are marine for a reason. Camco butyl tape? NO! I use MARINE butyl tape. The ONLY RV waterproofing sealing tape i use is ETERNABOND. Most RV dedicated products cost more and either not as good or almost as good as what contractors use. But if you do your research you'll find better and less expensive products that are far superior to RV dedicated crap! IMHO
Lexel is not an “RV” sealant. It’s been around for years in the construction industry. It has so many uses indoor and outdoor. It only makes sense to use this to seal an rv because you can reseal over this stuff unlike silicone which requires you remove it. No one likes to do that job, it’s a huge pain in the rear. So for that reason alone I went with Lexel.
After watching your video, I was thinking this doesn't look too bad. I'm a new RV Owner a 2015 Creekside that has never had any maintenance sealant on the roof or the sides done to it. I see now why you opened with you hate this job and that you can't stand doing it. It's time consuming, messy, tedious and takes skill not to make a big mess out of things. I have already replaced fans, shocks, tires and the grey water tank that had me remove and replaced the underbelly and now I am almost done with the sealant project. Thanks for all your videos!
@@richardallen8355 hey Richard! Sounds like you’re taking care of business. Buying an RV that somebody didn’t take care of too well can definitely be daunting. Glad some of my videos helped out. Appreciate you watching 👍🏼👍🏼
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I'm about to start resealing some spots on my RV. I know there is some products out there that once you put it on you can reapply it later on if you're finding cracking or what not is this stuff OK to reapply over it or do I need to remove, all the silicone or caulking every time I'm going to reapply
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I'm about to start resealing some spots on my RV. I know there is some products out there that once you put it on you can reapply it later on if you're finding cracking or what not is this stuff OK to reapply over it or do I need to remove, all the silicone or caulking every time I'm going to reapply
Silicone sucks on rvs. Especially in northern climates where the temps fo from +30 celcius to -30 Celsius. Used butyl sealant, lasts a couple seasons, but everyone in the industry here swears by geocel. Trying it this year to re seal our front window. Works really well.
Today is November 23, 2024: I resealed my RV joints in May of this year using Proflex white color. Today, I was inspecting the joints, just 6 months past installation and the joints are very hard, cracking, and yellowed. In some areas I find the adhesive qualities are non-existent. I was disappointed. I am glad I saw this video to confirm my observations. I will look into replacing the sealant with the Lexel product on a “as needed basis”. I look forward to you observations also. Thank you for what you do. Peace and God Bless. Michael(Florida).
Yeah it’s all kind of playing around and seeing what you like best overtime. Some of those sealants mentioned by Dustin Simpson in my video sound pretty good too.
Hey, I was told by the people at Lexel that it will not adhere to any place that has previously had silicone. I had already applied it to about a 6 foot section though so I’m keeping an eye on it for now.
Nothing sticks to silicone not even silicone. That’s why you remove it, as long as the silicone is removed and cleaned up properly it shouldn’t be a problem. 👍🏼
I got an Ryobi electric caulking gun for caulking 100 ft of gaps in vertical siding. It is amazing you can adjust flow speed and make a perfect bead, saves a lot of caulking material also as you don't overapply.
Great video. I'm about to try Lexel on my '97 Lance overhead camper. Still trying to pin down the appropriate sealant for the fixtures on the aluminum roof. My understanding is that self-leveling Dicor is not ideal for aluminum. While replacing incandescent exterior lights I tried the Acrysol and it worked ok but went with Rapid Remover @ $70/gallon and found it to work as well or better. I did use a heat gun to warm the silicone and aluminum surface which eased the removal as well (temps in the low 40s).
Acrysol is good stuff. Used it as a tire prep/softener when I raced go karts. Also used it on circle track cars to remove all the black marks from rubber flying up and hitting the paint.
Great video - and EVERYTHING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE - glad you and Dustin got together to share views. I also understand that you do not share the same opinion of Eternabond - except you both agree it is good for repairs - I think everyone does. I'm going with your concept on this - and do the full seal route. Heck, I'm 71, need the leverage of not working any more than necessary on the roof - and if it does last 28-35 years, I might only need to do this twice;-) THANKS FOR ALL OF THE INFO!
Yeah me and Dustin agree to disagree on Eternabond. I understand where he’s coming from, he’s the guy in the shop having to remove it for certain repairs I’m sure and it’s hard to remove but if you do the prep correctly and take your time this tape will do the job and last. Appreciate you watching Mark. 👍🏼
We sell Lexel...it is simply the BEST product on the market. There is also a product called Through the Roof. Very similar to Lexel except it is a brush on product in quarts and gallon size for use around skylights, vents etc. I have used Through the Roof for sealing house gutter seams and have never had an issue in years.
Funny I was just watching this video and you did a zoom with the California RV specialist and remembered you doing a video on ExternaBond sealant tape. He is dead against that stuff. 😂😂😂
@@lorrainebayford177 hahaha yup! Me and Dustin do a few things together and we just agree to disagree on the Eternabond mod lol I understand where he is coming from with it and he gets my point of view too.
ello everyone, I'm finding myself watching this due to my 2022 Coachman Spirit Lite. I found my carpet was wet on the slide out. I removed the seats and wooden covers and found it was wet mainly in against the wall. I looked out outside and found some caulking that had cracked and separated. My main question is that now that it's now 2025, is there anything new out there that has been developed that's even better than Lexcel? As a stop gap I've just sealed it with regular silicon. I'll be ordering the correct stuff and doing it right in a couple of weeks but what does every recommend to use now. Thank you so very much for these videos. they sure come in handy.
Glad you found the video helpful! I’m still using the same sealant, it’s working well for me 👍🏼 Plus some of those sealants Dustin recommended I’m sure are really good too. Good luck.
I personally enjoyed you putting in the window. I’ve also subscribed your channel. I also am a Canadian, but I am residing in Southern California near Los Angeles. We’re thinking of retiring and a few years. I’m doing my research. I’m hoping to learn a lot from you and your videos. Safe travels.
try pushing the caulking gun rather than pulling it. It will push the product deep into the joint you are filling and if you can cut the tip just right you will not have to come back and smooth it out at all.
DO NOT USE LEXEL! Based on the recommendation of others, I used Lexel. It began failing almost immediately. Frustrated, I reached out to the manufacturer, Sashco. I was finally put in contact with Charis Babcock and after a few emails, and sending pictures, Charis reached out to Sashco's R&D and had this response. "Based on the photos, they agreed with what I discussed with you yesterday - the joint size is simply too small. It would be best to widen all joints to a minimum of 1/4", and 3/8" is even better. An RV sees even more movement than a home because of all of the bumps and vibration on the road. This is going to stress any sealant - ours or anyone else's - to the max." Widen all joints to 1/4" or 3/8" in order to get the product to work? Perhaps I wont do that. I had a near 100% failure within 3 months. They sent me a bunch of tubes as an apology and replacement. I still have 'em if you want 'em
I am in the middle of resealing a shuttle bus that I am converting, using Lexel. It was recommended to me by my dad who has used it on his full-time camper trailer for 8+ years. I'm happy with the ease of application and the areas that have cured already! I applied some fresh yesterday to an area that had quite a bad leak at a major seam - it rained only a few hours later, the leaky spot was bone-dry. Still waiting for full cure of course. Are there any problems that can arise from applying a larger bead than strictly necessary, or is it mostly a cosmetic choice?
No it’s just purely cosmetic. I have like an inch gap under my shower door I totally filled up with Lexel and it’s been great there. Appreciate the comment. 👍🏼
I used proflex one day on one window cause I couldn't get my hands on sikaflex 1a white. That stuff is horrible compared to 1a. It was very hard to deal with after it came out of the tube.
Liberty Coach. They even warranty squeeks and rattles for life for the original owner. Second I think is Coach House, they only build one piece fiberglass RVs. No not one piece roof, the entire body. Think of it as like a boat turned upside down and mounted to a chassis. No seams = no leaks.
So i went on California RV Specialist channel and he is not a fan of ertena bond on your RV....says the plastic coating on the tape will degrade in the UV sunlight...says its ok for a termpoary patch ? now i think you are a fan of Eterna bond tape, i was thinking of using it ...i watched your video where you used it and years later still going strong....are you still a fan of Eterna bond tape and would you use it again?
Yes I’m still a fan. Me and Dustin agree to disagree on that subject. EternaBond stays flexible for the life of the RV (up to 35 years). It also stands up to testing of high-pressure water jets without having to reseal the sealant tape. In addition to being reliable, this sealant tape is UV-stable, sag-resistant and permanently flexible. Other features include: Life expectancy of over 25 years 15 year warranty Application Temperature Range: 40 degrees F to 150 degrees F Service Temperature Range: -40 degrees F to 212 degrees F Resistant to moisture, water and weather My one year review video comes out tomorrow
Here is a link to another great channel he has 3 videos on the subject and shows his yearly updates on it. ua-cam.com/video/mKMlr4cP9Oo/v-deo.htmlsi=1nDDXV4UMay7sjRH
@@WhyWait If it's as good as they claim and everyone uses it Dustin would lose some business, so a business man won't recommend a product that'll put him out of business,lol.
Here is a link to Dustin’s shops webpage. There are some quotes on that page for prices to get that job done. Might give you a ball park cost. calrvspecialists.com/rv-exterior-body-maintenance-resealing-moldings-sealants/
One reason I got a Brinkley is to avoid doing this. The way they seal the RV requires no caulking. Here is a good video on products to remove caulk. Caulk be gone won the battle. You put that on the caulk and it comes off easy. ua-cam.com/video/JY7cPZtu6lE/v-deo.html
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Iv'e been using lexol for years, Hands down it's the best sealant I've ever used! on EVERYTHING. doors, window, the RV roof, everything.
Nice! Good to hear, hoping it holds up nicely 👍🏼
When possible I try to avoid using any products that are used in the RV industry. For me I use and recommend Sika 221 for exterior sealant applications. Warning the product has a thick viscosity even in warm temps. I apply it with a battery powered caulk gun but you can use a traditional caulk gun it just takes longer.
100% agree. I feel a lot of “RV specific” products are inferior and there to take your money. I use OSI Quad also with a battery caulk gun. I would also never use silicone anything.
Sika 221 is amazing. It’s a damp cure as well
I have used GE Advanced Silicone on my 2017 travel trailer to seal around the window frames, door frames, over the screws holding the aluminum molding around the corners and many other places around the RV that could pose a problem. I call it the Super Glue of silicones. It is tough, sticks exceptionally well and cures harder than simple silicones. No mildew, no green slime, does not attract dirt like regular silicone. I swear by it. I stay away from all those RV "professional" sealants. I use what builders, plumbers and contractors use. Same with marine sealants. They are marine for a reason. Camco butyl tape? NO! I use MARINE butyl tape. The ONLY RV waterproofing sealing tape i use is ETERNABOND. Most RV dedicated products cost more and either not as good or almost as good as what contractors use. But if you do your research you'll find better and less expensive products that are far superior to RV dedicated crap! IMHO
Lexel is not an “RV” sealant. It’s been around for years in the construction industry. It has so many uses indoor and outdoor. It only makes sense to use this to seal an rv because you can reseal over this stuff unlike silicone which requires you remove it. No one likes to do that job, it’s a huge pain in the rear. So for that reason alone I went with Lexel.
Used the same😊
After watching your video, I was thinking this doesn't look too bad. I'm a new RV Owner a 2015 Creekside that has never had any maintenance sealant on the roof or the sides done to it. I see now why you opened with you hate this job and that you can't stand doing it. It's time consuming, messy, tedious and takes skill not to make a big mess out of things. I have already replaced fans, shocks, tires and the grey water tank that had me remove and replaced the underbelly and now I am almost done with the sealant project. Thanks for all your videos!
@@richardallen8355 hey Richard! Sounds like you’re taking care of business. Buying an RV that somebody didn’t take care of too well can definitely be daunting. Glad some of my videos helped out. Appreciate you watching 👍🏼👍🏼
like the only video about this on youtube i could find that was honests and decent
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I'm about to start resealing some spots on my RV. I know there is some products out there that once you put it on you can reapply it later on if you're finding cracking or what not is this stuff OK to reapply over it or do I need to remove, all the silicone or caulking every time I'm going to reapply
I'm about to start resealing some spots on my RV. I know there is some products out there that once you put it on you can reapply it later on if you're finding cracking or what not is this stuff OK to reapply over it or do I need to remove, all the silicone or caulking every time I'm going to reapply
No, unlike silicones that don’t stick to themselves you CAN reapply Lexel over itself 👍🏼
Silicone sucks on rvs. Especially in northern climates where the temps fo from +30 celcius to -30 Celsius. Used butyl sealant, lasts a couple seasons, but everyone in the industry here swears by geocel. Trying it this year to re seal our front window. Works really well.
Today is November 23, 2024: I resealed my RV joints in May of this year using Proflex white color. Today, I was inspecting the joints, just 6 months past installation and the joints are very hard, cracking, and yellowed. In some areas I find the adhesive qualities are non-existent. I was disappointed. I am glad I saw this video to confirm my observations. I will look into replacing the sealant with the Lexel product on a “as needed basis”. I look forward to you observations also. Thank you for what you do. Peace and God Bless. Michael(Florida).
I will add that I have had excellent results from Quad Max OSI white color. I will likely do some sort of further trial on both of these products.
Yeah it’s all kind of playing around and seeing what you like best overtime. Some of those sealants mentioned by Dustin Simpson in my video sound pretty good too.
Hey, I was told by the people at Lexel that it will not adhere to any place that has previously had silicone. I had already applied it to about a 6 foot section though so I’m keeping an eye on it for now.
Nothing sticks to silicone not even silicone. That’s why you remove it, as long as the silicone is removed and cleaned up properly it shouldn’t be a problem. 👍🏼
I got an Ryobi electric caulking gun for caulking 100 ft of gaps in vertical siding. It is amazing you can adjust flow speed and make a perfect bead, saves a lot of caulking material also as you don't overapply.
Man that sounds awesome, especially since I have all Ryobi stuff already. 👍🏼
Great video. I'm about to try Lexel on my '97 Lance overhead camper. Still trying to pin down the appropriate sealant for the fixtures on the aluminum roof. My understanding is that self-leveling Dicor is not ideal for aluminum.
While replacing incandescent exterior lights I tried the Acrysol and it worked ok but went with Rapid Remover @ $70/gallon and found it to work as well or better. I did use a heat gun to warm the silicone and aluminum surface which eased the removal as well (temps in the low 40s).
Thank Gary. Maybe you could go with Eternabond tape on the roof. Stuff last forever.
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Acrysol is good stuff. Used it as a tire prep/softener when I raced go karts. Also used it on circle track cars to remove all the black marks from rubber flying up and hitting the paint.
Hmmm, Interesting uses for it 👍🏼 Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Great video - and EVERYTHING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE - glad you and Dustin got together to share views. I also understand that you do not share the same opinion of Eternabond - except you both agree it is good for repairs - I think everyone does. I'm going with your concept on this - and do the full seal route. Heck, I'm 71, need the leverage of not working any more than necessary on the roof - and if it does last 28-35 years, I might only need to do this twice;-) THANKS FOR ALL OF THE INFO!
Yeah me and Dustin agree to disagree on Eternabond. I understand where he’s coming from, he’s the guy in the shop having to remove it for certain repairs I’m sure and it’s hard to remove but if you do the prep correctly and take your time this tape will do the job and last. Appreciate you watching Mark. 👍🏼
We sell Lexel...it is simply the BEST product on the market. There is also a product called Through the Roof. Very similar to Lexel except it is a brush on product in quarts and gallon size for use around skylights, vents etc. I have used Through the Roof for sealing house gutter seams and have never had an issue in years.
@@mikenimmick3920 nice! Yeah some people have told me it’s hard to remove but hey that sounds like a bonus to me! Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Try 5200. It's a boat product and can cure underwater. Great stuff.
Funny I was just watching this video and you did a zoom with the California RV specialist and remembered you doing a video on ExternaBond sealant tape. He is dead against that stuff. 😂😂😂
@@lorrainebayford177 hahaha yup! Me and Dustin do a few things together and we just agree to disagree on the Eternabond mod lol
I understand where he is coming from with it and he gets my point of view too.
Amazon sells the plastic scraper with 100plastic razor blades for like $12
ello everyone, I'm finding myself watching this due to my 2022 Coachman Spirit Lite. I found my carpet was wet on the slide out. I removed the seats and wooden covers and found it was wet mainly in against the wall. I looked out outside and found some caulking that had cracked and separated. My main question is that now that it's now 2025, is there anything new out there that has been developed that's even better than Lexcel?
As a stop gap I've just sealed it with regular silicon. I'll be ordering the correct stuff and doing it right in a couple of weeks but what does every recommend to use now.
Thank you so very much for these videos. they sure come in handy.
Glad you found the video helpful! I’m still using the same sealant, it’s working well for me 👍🏼
Plus some of those sealants Dustin recommended I’m sure are really good too. Good luck.
I personally enjoyed you putting in the window. I’ve also subscribed your channel. I also am a Canadian, but I am residing in Southern California near Los Angeles. We’re thinking of retiring and a few years. I’m doing my research. I’m hoping to learn a lot from you and your videos. Safe travels.
Thanks, appreciate you watching. Lots of good full time RVing tips and maintenance stuff on our channel. 👍🏼
try pushing the caulking gun rather than pulling it. It will push the product deep into the joint you are filling and if you can cut the tip just right you will not have to come back and smooth it out at all.
Good tip, I’ll have to try that
DO NOT USE LEXEL! Based on the recommendation of others, I used Lexel. It began failing almost immediately. Frustrated, I reached out to the manufacturer, Sashco. I was finally put in contact with Charis Babcock and after a few emails, and sending pictures, Charis reached out to Sashco's R&D and had this response.
"Based on the photos, they agreed with what I discussed with you yesterday - the joint size is simply too small. It would be best to widen all joints to a minimum of 1/4", and 3/8" is even better. An RV sees even more movement than a home because of all of the bumps and vibration on the road. This is going to stress any sealant - ours or anyone else's - to the max."
Widen all joints to 1/4" or 3/8" in order to get the product to work? Perhaps I wont do that.
I had a near 100% failure within 3 months. They sent me a bunch of tubes as an apology and replacement. I still have 'em if you want 'em
I am in the middle of resealing a shuttle bus that I am converting, using Lexel. It was recommended to me by my dad who has used it on his full-time camper trailer for 8+ years.
I'm happy with the ease of application and the areas that have cured already! I applied some fresh yesterday to an area that had quite a bad leak at a major seam - it rained only a few hours later, the leaky spot was bone-dry. Still waiting for full cure of course.
Are there any problems that can arise from applying a larger bead than strictly necessary, or is it mostly a cosmetic choice?
No it’s just purely cosmetic. I have like an inch gap under my shower door I totally filled up with Lexel and it’s been great there. Appreciate the comment. 👍🏼
Man!! Like what your doing Chris!! I'm going to try the lexel wish u could be with me to cut the tip the right way lol Thanks again for the video
Good deal. Just start small with the tip and cut bigger if needed. See what works for you as you go and adjust. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Thanks Chris!! I'll give it a try.
There's a caucking pen you can use for thin apps
Have you tried anything from The RV Roofman?
No, never heard of it.
I used proflex one day on one window cause I couldn't get my hands on sikaflex 1a white. That stuff is horrible compared to 1a. It was very hard to deal with after it came out of the tube.
Yeah it’s definitely a process of trying different products and seeing what you like best and on what areas on the RV. Appreciate you watching 👍🏼
Lexel is good stuff.
Been happy with it inside for sure. So far I’m pleased with it outside as well. Thanks for stopping by 👍🏼
Good video, In uk we use sika flex great product
Thank you! Definitely appreciate you watching 👍🏼
Nice video thanks God bless
Great info. I looking at doing this to my rig soon
Good luck! Not a fun job by any means.
How's your Eternabond holding up? We're considering Roof Armor.
Funny you should ask, my one year review of the project comes out this Sunday. Spoiler alert…It’s been good 👍🏼
@@WhyWait awesome thanks!
Great video brother
Thanks Chad. 👍🏼👍🏼
Chris
Who does the best warranty for RVs?
To be honest I have no idea about this. 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
Liberty Coach. They even warranty squeeks and rattles for life for the original owner. Second I think is Coach House, they only build one piece fiberglass RVs. No not one piece roof, the entire body. Think of it as like a boat turned upside down and mounted to a chassis. No seams = no leaks.
So i went on California RV Specialist channel and he is not a fan of ertena bond on your RV....says the plastic coating on the tape will degrade in the UV sunlight...says its ok for a termpoary patch ?
now i think you are a fan of Eterna bond tape, i was thinking of using it ...i watched your video where you used it and years later still going strong....are you still a fan of Eterna bond tape and would you use it again?
Yes I’m still a fan. Me and Dustin agree to disagree on that subject.
EternaBond stays flexible for the life of the RV (up to 35 years). It also stands up to testing of high-pressure water jets without having to reseal the sealant tape.
In addition to being reliable, this sealant tape is UV-stable, sag-resistant and permanently flexible. Other features include:
Life expectancy of over 25 years
15 year warranty
Application Temperature Range: 40 degrees F to 150 degrees F
Service Temperature Range: -40 degrees F to 212 degrees F
Resistant to moisture, water and weather
My one year review video comes out tomorrow
Here is a link to another great channel he has 3 videos on the subject and shows his yearly updates on it.
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@@WhyWait Thank you for responding so quickly- love your videos !!
@@mstouder sure thing. Definitely appreciate you always watching. 😁
@@WhyWait If it's as good as they claim and everyone uses it Dustin would lose some business, so a business man won't recommend a product that'll put him out of business,lol.
I’m not looking forward to resealing our RV, but this vid was full of helpful information. Thanks
@@marcolara-x5h good deal. A lot of it just comes down to proper prep work. Thanks for watching
how is the Lexal holding up ???
Just fine for now but it has only been a short time of having it on the camper.
Thanks for the reply.
Good information
Wouldn't even need to re seal if rvs were built better
Pro tip, use a little soapy water in a spray bottle or foaming glass cleaner to tool out the new sealent.
Yeah I mention that a few times in the video 👍🏼
I'm curious if anyone is willing to share costs for a dealer full reseal on a large fifth wheel (we have 2020 GD Solitude 380fl).
Here is a link to Dustin’s shops webpage. There are some quotes on that page for prices to get that job done. Might give you a ball park cost.
calrvspecialists.com/rv-exterior-body-maintenance-resealing-moldings-sealants/
Why not use urethane? The stuff lasts over 50 years.
Wax n grease remover work as good as the Kent.
good video/info, thanks 🤠
Sure thing. Appreciate you checking it out. 👍🏼
Lexel 💯
Tape is for the weak 😎
One reason I got a Brinkley is to avoid doing this. The way they seal the RV requires no caulking. Here is a good video on products to remove caulk. Caulk be gone won the battle. You put that on the caulk and it comes off easy. ua-cam.com/video/JY7cPZtu6lE/v-deo.html
Why not just put lTurnabond Tape U-R supper Roof Tape.
“Eternabond” tape…no way, don’t want the RV looking awful. Nobody can see the roof lol
All RV products are crap. You should use Marine sealants
Dude you cut off the smart guy. Repeating everything doesn't help, it just makes the video long and boring.