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Sealant For Installation Of Go Power Overlander Expansion Kit  

Updated 07/31/2026 | Published 07/28/2026

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I'm adding the Go Power Overlander Expansion Kit to my travel trailer. Is Dicor the right sealant to use during the installation?

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Expert Reply:

Hey Chris! Yes, Dicor Self-Leveling Lap Sealant # DC94SR is a great choice for installation of the Overlander Expansion Kit # 34282182. You will also want to pick up some butyl tape # DC38SR.

The butyl tape will go under the mounting brackets, and you'll apply the Dicor over the screws and around each mounting point. This will create a flexible, weatherproof seal that helps keep water out. I actually installed this same kit on my own trailer, which you can see below.

However, if your trailer manufacturer specifies a different sealant for its particular roof material, I'd follow that recommendation.

Are you adding this to an existing solar system or starting from scratch?

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Kevin

7/30/2026

Dicor is fine on fiberglass. Its instructions state specifically that it can be used on fiberglass. Ever been on a fiberglass camper roof? Its likely covered in Dicor or some other similar self leveling, non silicone sealant. Using silicone is ok and may be a personal preference but it is the outlier in the industry and will pigeon hole you into using it continually in the future since nothing else will stick to it.

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Mike V.

7/30/2026

@Kevin I agree with Kevin, his comments reflect the tried and true historic approach. However, on my 2025 Tiffin Phaeton, the solar panel "Z" brackets are attached to the fiberglass roof with epoxy and no screws. They do put a sealant (more rigid than Di-Cor) over the top of the "Z" brackets, apparently to keep water from pooling in the holes designed for screws. It appears that if you have a EPDM roof, that the roof material manufacturers no longer recommend Dicor.
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Robin H.

7/31/2026

@Kevin thanks for chiming in! You're right that Dicor is approved for use on fiberglass, and it's been a trusted choice for sealing roof penetrations on RVs for years. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
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Robin H.

7/31/2026

@MikeV that's a great point. Manufacturers can use different attachment methods and sealants depending on the roof construction, so it's always a good idea to follow the trailer manufacturer's recommendations for your specific roof.

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