Can Butyl Caulk be Used in Place of Butyl Tape

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I am planning on re-sealing the corners of my travel trailer with Dicor Sealtite tape. I know Dicor reccomends using their butyl caulk but I was wondering if butyl tape would also work as it seems easier to apply than a caulk.

asked by: Cliff

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Butyl tape like # AL64UV will work a lot better than butyl caulk in your application. Butyl caulk is kind of a nightmare to deal with and is sold as a shingle/roof sealant. It's essentially liquified butyl tape and would be pretty messy. It would still technically work for you though if you wanted to go that route.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You can use Stromberg Carlson Replacement Aluminum Gearbox #LG-179015 to repair your LG-151 landing gear. This item, shown in the linked review video, fits Stromberg Carlson, Atwood, Lippert and Venture landing gear sets.

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Answer 2

I recommend the heavy-duty 6500-lbTuson motor, part #LC196308 for your landing gear. This motor is easy to install and requires no assembly. The Tuson High Speed 5th Wheel RV Landing Gear Motor, part #LC141893 has a weight capacity of 5,000-lbs.

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Answer 3

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 4

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion…

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Answer 5

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two…

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Answer 6

The Solera Slide Toppers we have available, such as the 10.5' #LCV000168105 that you were looking at, do not include caulk like #0160297 or butyl tape but it can be added with part #CAM25013. The Slide-Toppers include the awning itself, mounting…

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Answer 7

The reason Camco doesn't recommend using their vinyl trim like #CAM25113 for around openings is because it can expand/contract according to the ambient temperature which can cause leaks if it hasn't been cut long enough. They don't offer…

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I recommend the Alpha Systems Butyl Tape for RV Weatherproofing #AL28FJ as it's 1" wide to fully cover the flange of your vent. Make sure you overlap the ends to form a tight waterproof seal. You can see me doing this at 2:50 mark in the…

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Answer 9

Most slides have EPDM rubber roofs but because EPDM is rubber it requires treatment each year to keep it soft and prevent shrinkage. You could replace it with TPO which is another synthetic rubber that will last longer than the EPDM. The smallest…

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Answer 10

The LaSalle Bristol XTRM EXP 90 Adhesive for RV Roofs #344270341415 must be applied to a clean and porous surface. So you will not be able to apply the adhesive to itself. You must either sand the surface clean or apply the new roof sheathing.

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Answer 11

I spoke with my contact at Lippert regarding the 366043 model motor/gear box assembly for your Kwikee Steps. He stated that the correct replacement motor is the Lippert Kwikee Motor #LC379147 and for the gear box you will use #LC379160. These will be…

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Answer 12

Yes, the Valterra Electrical Cable Hatch for RVs #A10-2130VP is large enough to hold a 3 prong, 30-amp connector like you mentioned. It's designed for holding up to a 50 amp connector which will be a bit larger.

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