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Old 01-26-2020, 07:10 PM   #1
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Sealing a VEGAS 25.2 roof

How many tubes of DICOR should I expect to use to seal the front/end cap and penetrations on a 25.2 VEGAS?

I think I seriously underestimated with two (2) tubes...

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Old 01-26-2020, 07:16 PM   #2
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My front and end caps were in good shape but I wanted to add more dicor anyways. I went through 4 tubes but I also did everything else up there. Probably could have used another tube or two but I was out after the four.

Sometimes you can get a good deal on 4 packs on amazon

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Old 01-26-2020, 07:20 PM   #3
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Let me throw this at you.

I've been thinking of putting eternabond tape, 4", all around the roof. Front and rear caps and the sides.

You can get a 50 ft roll for $50 so for mr I'd get 2 rolls. That would leave me little over 20 ft for vents

This would make roof inspection and maintenance very easy

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Old 01-26-2020, 07:30 PM   #4
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My front and end caps were in good shape but I wanted to add more dicor anyways. I went through 4 tubes but I also did everything else up there. Probably could have used another tube or two but I was out after the four.

Sometimes you can get a good deal on 4 packs on amazon

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What did you use to clean the surface before applying the DICOR?
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Old 01-26-2020, 08:53 PM   #5
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What did you use to clean the surface before applying the DICOR?
Normally I start with Dawn and a hand held scrub brush to clean the loose dirt off. Then Denatured alcohol or mineral sprits. I put it on a rag and scrub off what ever dirt was left on. Then clean again with the Dawn. Wipe everything down with clean rags and let dry. Sometimes I use rubbing alcohol as the final cleaning step.

Once everything is dry I apply the dicor

Ill probably follow the above if I do the eternabond. I really like the eternabond idea. Think its a more permanent fix


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Old 01-28-2020, 12:27 AM   #6
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Normally I start with Dawn and a hand held scrub brush to clean the loose dirt off. Then Denatured alcohol or mineral sprits. I put it on a rag and scrub off what ever dirt was left on. Then clean again with the Dawn. Wipe everything down with clean rags and let dry. Sometimes I use rubbing alcohol as the final cleaning step.

Once everything is dry I apply the dicor

Ill probably follow the above if I do the eternabond. I really like the eternabond idea. Think its a more permanent fix


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Let me know how the eternabond does... I have the DICOR coming (love AMAZON prime) and also ordered some DICOR cleaner..
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Old 01-28-2020, 03:55 AM   #7
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I just added eternabond tape to the front and back caps a few months ago.
I have not had to add any dicor sealant or or do any maintenance since ...other than a good washing with dawn .
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Old 01-29-2020, 02:53 AM   #8
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How much eternabond did you use for your coach? Did you do the vent penetrations also?
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Old 01-29-2020, 03:23 AM   #9
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Eterna bond sells their own pre-tape spray cleaner.
Available on amazon.
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Old 01-29-2020, 03:29 AM   #10
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I always dicor all my eternabond edges, Extra leakage protection.
I have done this on a few older RV's and never had issues afterwards.
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Old 01-29-2020, 03:13 PM   #11
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How much eternabond did you use for your coach? Did you do the vent penetrations also?
Two ten foot pieces for the caps . I also have done the tape on the rear ac years ago to cover up the vent holes when I put the ac in . No issues so far and that has been 3 years. I will do the others as I replace once they break.
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Old 01-30-2020, 08:04 PM   #12
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Two ten foot pieces for the caps . I also have done the tape on the rear ac years ago to cover up the vent holes when I put the ac in . No issues so far and that has been 3 years. I will do the others as I replace once they break.
Did you use the 4" or 6" tape?
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Old 01-31-2020, 02:47 AM   #13
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Are you doing this as preventative maintenance… So you don’t get a leak? Do you have a leak? How old are your RV’s? I didn’t do any roof work on my last RV for 10 years... I inspected several times a year... then finally resealed the whole roof. Just curious. Thanks Bradley
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Old 01-31-2020, 03:39 AM   #14
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No leak, 2016 Hurricane 29M. Decent size cracks in the existing sealant seams on both front and rear caps. I really should have caught this a bit sooner. I would call it mostly maintenance. I’ll do everything else on the roof now too using the dicor lap sealant.
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I just added eternabond tape to the front and back caps a few months ago.

I have not had to add any dicor sealant or or do any maintenance since ...other than a good washing with dawn .

See attached pics.
What was your prep prior to applying the eternabond?? Similar to what I do??

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Old 01-31-2020, 03:49 AM   #16
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Are you doing this as preventative maintenance… So you don’t get a leak? Do you have a leak? How old are your RV’s? I didn’t do any roof work on my last RV for 10 years... I inspected several times a year... then finally resealed the whole roof. Just curious. Thanks Bradley
Doing it as prevention here... Also after going through a massive hail storm, just want to make sure it doesn't leak
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Old 01-31-2020, 12:37 PM   #17
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I used the 6” tape.
Install:
1.I washed the roof.
2.(Optional )scraped the old dicor off so I had about a 1-1/2” area on each side of the joint for the eternabond tape to stick to.
3. Cleaned the surface with the eternabond cleaner .
4. Slowly put the tape down ( had help from the dw) and rolled the joint twice with a 1” paper hanger roller.
That’s it... enjoy less maintenance 👍🏼
P.S. I used a heat gun to soften the old dicor.
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What did you use to clean the surface before applying the DICOR?
Most of the videos online, you have looked at them hopefully, tell you to use mineral spirits.
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No leak, 2016 Hurricane 29M. Decent size cracks in the existing sealant seams on both front and rear caps. I really should have caught this a bit sooner. I would call it mostly maintenance. I’ll do everything else on the roof now too using the dicor lap sealant.
Not self leveling on the roof???
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