Caulk sides, fenders

[Dave Randolph]

I'm getting ready to caulk the "fenders" and other areas on the sides on my 2015 Axis 24.1

Has anyone run a screw or two to hold the bottom in place?

From the fender to the rear where the chassis angles inward there's about 3/8" gap. Should I, can I run a couple of screws in that bottom peice to pull it back together, then caulk it, or vice versa. Caulk it then screw it down


Thanks

 

[ducksface]

Run screws anywhere you can.
Cover with silicone caulk.


A secret few know of silicone caulk(or whatever you're using) is that latex paint can be mixed with it to match any color. Doing this will hide screws and the flare/body joint.

Just do a squirt of caulk on some cardboard and add drops of paint until it matches.

Or

My zr2 has large head rivets holding the flares on.
They are now a decorative nuance that you couldn't pull loose without just short of a winch.

The rivets come in many colors.
https://www.amazon.com/your-orders/...es=&returnUnitMappingId=&shipmentId=DfrFtT2Xx

 

[Dave Randolph]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YBG3PR4?ref=fed_asin_title

GeoCell

 

[Dave Randolph]

Run screws anywhere you can.
Cover with silicone caulk.


A secret few know of silicone caulk(or whatever you're using) is that latex paint can be mixed with it to match any color. Doing this will hide screws and the flare/body joint.

Just do a squirt of caulk on some cardboard and add drops of paint until it matches.

Or

My zr2 has large head rivets holding the flares on.
They are now a decorative nuance that you couldn't pull loose without just short of a winch.

The rivets come in many colors.
https://www.amazon.com/your-orders/...es=&returnUnitMappingId=&shipmentId=DfrFtT2Xx

what kind of pop rivet gun are you using?

 

[Dave Randolph]

i got some self tapping 1" lathe screw.

Now I have to figure out what will remove the geocell. I got it on my hands and made a mess in places on the RV. That stuff won't come off. I even tried some Pro strength goop off

 

[ducksface]

Try too much hand lotion.
It works for me(usually)

 

[ducksface]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B018WG2XYE?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

I bought this due to a forum recommendation.
The two of them(one is none) arrived today.
Seems heavy duty enough.
I don't have anything I need it for right now.
Buy it, try it, report back to us.

 

[ducksface]

the link doesn't work

Here's a pic

 

[Dave Randolph]

that was weird. When I posted that the link didn't work, I clicked it again and it came up

 

[Chateau_Nomad]

i got some self tapping 1" lathe screw.

Now I have to figure out what will remove the geocell. I got it on my hands and made a mess in places on the RV. That stuff won't come off. I even tried some Pro strength goop off

I use mineral spirits. I always keep a gallon handy. Then wash the mineral spirit residue off with diluted Dawn detergent.

 

[Dave Randolph]

I use mineral spirits. I always keep a gallon handy. Then wash the mineral spirit residue off with diluted Dawn detergent.

Mineral spirits. I forgot all about that