How to RESEAL Your RV PROPERLY (3 Year Review of Proflex RV Sealant)

Why not just put lTurnabond Tape U-R supper Roof Tape.

Have you tried anything from The RV Roofman?

Great video brother

Lexel 💯

Tape is for the weak 😎

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

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.

Great info. I looking at doing this to my rig soon

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.

Amazon sells the plastic scraper with 100plastic razor blades for like $12

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.

Wax n grease remover work as good as the Kent.

Lexel is good stuff.

good video/info, thanks 🤠

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.

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

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?

Good information

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.

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).

Pro tip, use a little soapy water in a spray bottle or foaming glass cleaner to tool out the new sealent.

How's your Eternabond holding up? We're considering Roof Armor.

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?

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!

There's a caucking pen you can use for thin apps

I’m not looking forward to resealing our RV, but this vid was full of helpful information. Thanks

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.

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.

Wouldn't even need to re seal if rvs were built better

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.

Why not use urethane? The stuff lasts over 50 years.

Try 5200. It's a boat product and can cure underwater. Great stuff.

Chris
Who does the best warranty for RVs?

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.

Good video, In uk we use sika flex great product

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. 😂😂😂

All RV products are crap. You should use Marine sealants

Boring ass sales pitch

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

Nice video thanks God bless

how is the Lexal holding up ???

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!

Dude you cut off the smart guy. Repeating everything doesn't help, it just makes the video long and boring.