edog1973
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Post by edog1973 on Jul 23, 2014 13:50:09 GMT -8
While working on the floor of the the Traveleze I removed a good amount of gray goop that sealed between the bottom of the wheel wells and the floor members. Most of it was dried and non functional any more, but some was still soft and looked a lot like the gray buytal used on the windows but a lot thicker. Any ideas on what this was and what I should use to replace it?
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Post by vikx on Jul 23, 2014 20:47:04 GMT -8
It was probably standard RV putty. To replace it, you would have to lift the wheel wells and re-putty between the flange and the floor. That is sometimes impossible because of the way the well is installed. Another solution would be a good quality poly caulk. It won't show, won't be in the weather and will fill the void. NOT silicone.
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Post by edog1973 on Jul 24, 2014 11:14:46 GMT -8
Thanks for the info. All of the goop I pulled out was in the gap between the wheel well and the floor framing. I had not considered getting it under the flange.
On a related note, I picked up a used gray water tank and the vent connector has a good amount of goop/putty around it to seal the hole in the floor. Would I use the same stuff there?
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Post by vikx on Jul 24, 2014 22:08:00 GMT -8
Hmmm. You might need to take a closer look at the wheel well and framing. There shouldn't be any gap. The wood framing could have deteriorated and/or the well shifted. Be sure before trying to caulk.
On the tank, anytime you see goop/caulk it is suspicious. It could be that the tank leaked in the past or maybe not. Bench test it. (put it up on a couple of saw horses and fill it with the drain closed) You will see leaks/seepage if it's not water tight. Better to check first before the install.
I don't seal the inside where the tank drain drops below the floor. I seal the belly side to keep critters out.
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