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I have an older Class C motorhome. There has been a leak around the seams of the cabover bed. I have removed them and was looking for some kind of putty or sealant to seal it off when I put the metal strips back on. It looks like the manufacturer used some kind of putty strip about 3 to 4-inches wide, then screwed the strips in place. Where can I find such an item or something that will do the job well? --Ronnie Lee Dear Ronnie, Indeed, the 3/4" wide putty tape was the sealant of choice for many years under all the seams and fixtures attached to the roof of the RV. Problems arose when no other protection was used to seal the putty tape. The putty tape was helpful against leaks caused by installing mounting screws or other hardware, but seldom did it last unless coated over with a roof seal coating of some type. It was prone to dry out over time, shrink and crack with the extremes of varying temperatures and simply needed yearly attention. But as technology has improved in other areas of recreation vehicles such as electronics and hydraulics, so to has the technology of sealants. At the fore is a company called Eternabond, makers of an assortment of roof repair and sealing products. For your particular application, I would recommend their DoubleStick to be used between the roof and the metal strips followed with an overlay of Eternabond's WebSeal. The only preparation necessary is that the surfaces be clean, dry and free of any remnants of silicone. Silicone is the only thing Eternabond will not stick to. Eternabond products will remain flexible to minus 70 degrees F., which means it will stay stable even under bombardment of UV rays. Plus it is easy to install. Simply roll it out and press it down. No mess, very little prep, no clean up and Eternabond will stick to just about any type of RV roof including EPDM. Just be careful you have it where you want it. It is virtually impossible to "un-remove." Ask your dealer about Eternabond products, or visit the company on the Web at www.eternabond.com. Gary Bunzer, The RV Doctor, is a well known RV author and the host of RV Roadtrips, the DIY Network cable television show. He is one of the RV industry's most sought after speakers and the host of the popular DVD titled Do It Yourself RV Care. Top of Page Get your FREE RV Travel Newsletter every week - sign up now.
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