Hatch Leaks
- Thread starter fpoole
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Perhaps this could be one of the CampInn videos, created the next time a trailer needs fixing??
Craig_E said:
Cary Winch
Camp-Inn Staff
Ken,
That is a good idea. Lots of trailers out there with the silicone glue on the ends of the seals. If they come unglued they can pull away like yours did (I think Frank's too) and leak. Easy enough to fix and a little maintenance tech video would be very helpful.
I would use the butyl adhesive Craig said to use, do not use the Sikaflex for this however. Sika is a urethane and requires pressure to adhere. Doesn't work good at all to just caulk something up with it. The butyl sticks very well to the rubber seal (and your hands, shirt, hair, kitchen countertop, furniture and basically anything else you touch over the next few hours). We call the stuff the "evil black stuff" for a reason.
Cary
That is a good idea. Lots of trailers out there with the silicone glue on the ends of the seals. If they come unglued they can pull away like yours did (I think Frank's too) and leak. Easy enough to fix and a little maintenance tech video would be very helpful.
I would use the butyl adhesive Craig said to use, do not use the Sikaflex for this however. Sika is a urethane and requires pressure to adhere. Doesn't work good at all to just caulk something up with it. The butyl sticks very well to the rubber seal (and your hands, shirt, hair, kitchen countertop, furniture and basically anything else you touch over the next few hours). We call the stuff the "evil black stuff" for a reason.
Cary