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    Posted: 13 Jun 2015 at 2:39pm
With the hole sealed I would still seal the top edge and the screws.  Water will find a way.
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I know this is last year's post, but I thought I'd pipe in. 
I noticed the gaps in the caulking on our 2014 178 on the spoiler and I had heard, and seen, that there was a large hole for the wires that wasn't very well sealed, so I removed mine to re-caulk it. I also installed a rearview camera so I ran the wires under the spoiler over to the screw rail on the right and down under.
The wire hole on mine is small and very well sealed. In fact, as was mentioned, I don't see a strong motivation to seal the spoiler that tightly. Maybe just the top. I'm kind of hesitant to make it "permanent" with silicone seeing how it's really not protecting anything. Am I missing something? Maybe the screw holes need some sealant.
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I'm pretty sure mine is sealed. I'll check and report back.
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The best bet for the factory light bars would be to remove it, fully seal the wiring penetration, then not worry about sealing the bar itself.  You may find after removing the light bar that FR already sealed that opening.
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I looked at the rear roof line on our POD when I made the light bar and noticed that where the lights where to be mounted the roof kind of dipped inward. In making the light bar for the POD I kept it light and thin so it had the ability to flex somewhat. Using marine epoxy to secure it to the roof I have not in 3 years had any problems. In looking at the spoiler/light bar that FR is using I believe that it may not have the ability to flex or bow as the roof sags with age and this is why there is a problem with the spoiler pulling away from the roof. That or the adhesive that FR is using is not designed for what it is used for in high heat or wet areas.   Goose
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Originally posted by bonanddoug

Any recommendations for what type/brand of caulk to use on my roof spoiler?  I plan to add some for insurance in the gaps between the screws.



I see you own a 2015 model that was equipped from the factory with the roof spoiler.I noticed myself that the plastic spoiler tends to deform where the screws enter the body.

Mine is still OK,but yeah,keep and eye on it.I would recommend almond colored or clear Silicone.GE is my preferred brand as it is pure and lasts a long time.RV stores have a similar product  for more $$ and works just as well.

The wires exit the body under the factory spoilers (not retrofitted ones) so very important to make sure it stays sealed
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The spoilers that were added as part of the recall had the wires run up the edge trim.
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Originally posted by wildfire305

I'm confused, unless the spoiler is concealing a seam in the roof, why would it matter if water gets under it?

It is usually covering a large hole where the wires are coming out.  
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In other words, it appears to me to be no different than sealing my license plate. Please educate me where I may be misunderstanding the importance of this.
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I'm confused, unless the spoiler is concealing a seam in the roof, why would it matter if water gets under it?
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