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

I have found in some cases when installing new vents with lights like your MaxxAir Mini Deluxe Trailer Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan - Powered - 1 Speed - Black Item #MA00-03851. In order for the light to work a wall switch must be turned on.

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Answer 2

The MaxxAir Mini Deluxe Trailer Roof Vent part #MA00-03851 once installed will sit almost flush with the ceiling. The panel which houses the light and control knob I would say is around 1/4" - 1/2" thick so that is all that would sit inside…

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Answer 3

We have a similar RV roof vent that comes with a remote but the #MA00-03851 that you referenced does not come with a remote. Instead you'd want the part #MA00-07500K that does have this feature as well as a 10 speed fan instead of a single speed…

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Answer 4

Hey Ed, it sounds like you are looking for an RV entry door hinge like the part #LC95VR. This is one that all is designed to stop the door from slamming around. Is this what you were looking for?

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Answer 5

Hey Kyle, thanks for reaching out! The screen you're seeing behind the photos we have of the Lippert Screen Door Slider Panel #LC239061 aren't something that we carry, but as I'm looking at the photos, the screen looks like it installs…

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Answer 6

Hey Neil. The 18,000 Btu Furrion Chill Cube RV Air Conditioner item #LC34DX fits a 14-1/4" x 14-1/4" cutout which is pretty standard on RV's. If you meant to write Dometic instead of domestic then yes it'll fit in your existing…

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Answer 7

For your new tankless water heat that runs on 12V DC, such as Furrion RV Tankless Water Heater - Gas - Automatic Pilot - 60,000 BTU - 16" x 16" Door #FR98SR, you will need to wire this to your RV 12V DC battery and it's not likely…

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Answer 8

The bearing that you have on the trailer hub measures just under 1 inch (0.985) and we are not going to have a hub that accepts a bearing with an inner diameter of that size. This is common for the trailer kits like the Haul Master branded trailers.…

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Answer 9

Yes, either the Replacement 17-rpm Lift Motor for Fan-Tastic Vent B Series Roof Vents with Powered Lifts #FVK6010-81 or the Replacement 17-rpm Lift Motor for Fan-Tastic Vent B Series Roof Vents with Powered Lifts #FVK6010-80 will work great as a…

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Answer 10

John, I do believe we have something for you, but without any dimensions of the center cap it's going to be a bit difficult to say for sure, but from the looks of it the Trailer Wheel Center Cap Plug #AM90082 looks like it'll work. This…

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Answer 11

Hey Michael, You do not want to use self-leveling sealant with the Specialty Recreation Universal Replacement RV Skylight - 14" Wide x 22" Long - Smoke #SR67RR because it is made from polycarbonate, which doesn't mesh well with that…

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Answer 12

A lot of the older Atwood water heaters have been discontinued, yes. For your replacement I recommend the Atwood RV Water Heater #AT94022 which is a 10 gallon gas/electric unit like you currently have with an automatic pilot. This uses 120V power and…

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