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Subject Topic: Outer cover sealant Post Reply Post New Topic
09/6/2010 at 2:10pm
 Location: Wolves
 Outfit: Conway Challenger and Ford Focus
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Hi all

I recently removed the outer fridge covers on my van to check behind the fridge after having problems in the hot weather.

Although there is some grey sealant around the edge i would rather replace it with some fresh. Could you let me know what type of sealant is best to stop water getting in.

Thanks



09/6/2010 at 2:35pm
 Location: somewhere.
 Outfit: Swift Corniche 15 4
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If it was me I'd use W4 Mastic Sealing Strip.

Available in most good caravan shops. Link is an example of the product.

http://www.leisureshopdirect.com/caravan/caravan_accessories/product_30328/19mm_Mastic_Sealing_Strip.aspx



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09/6/2010 at 3:20pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Caravan now Sold
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http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.towsure.com/category/6981-Sealant_Strips_and_Silicone

Mastic Strip Sealer (4 Mtr Length)

£4.21
£4.95 inc VAT

Mastic Strip Sealer (4 Mtr Length)
M26
For sealing and re-bedding of caravan fittings.



Post last edited on 09/06/2010 21:16:00

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09/6/2010 at 8:40pm
 Location: bradford
 Outfit: weipert caravan
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use non setting mastic as used when built(grey stuff) allows for flex on parts people use silicon to fix covers and skylights etc but they regret it later on as seal breaks and you dont know it, mastic can be purchased at any good dealers and a tube will last years as it keeps soft in tube regs mick


09/6/2010 at 10:49pm
 Location: St Helens Lancashire
 Outfit: Eriba 540 Mazda CX5 SEL
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For fridge vents use a non setting sealant, like IDL99, Seamseal or similar, easier to remove if you have to get to the back of the fridge for any reason.

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