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Subject: 9314
Posted: 14 Dec 2017 at 7:17pm

Originally posted by SC for Huskers

Patrick_dube, by any chance did you find out what kind of sealant to use? My external shower area is also cracked. My Pod is a 2017 172, Must be a common problem. Thanks ahead of time.

I used Grocel PoflexRV (available at Amazon). Could'nt find a tan version, so I bought a white one. I should've bought a black version as it blends more with the trim pieces.
]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2017 19:17:20 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=102950#102950 CLEAN!!! : Patrick_dube, by any chance did... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=102889#102889 Author: SC for Huskers
Subject: 9314
Posted: 12 Dec 2017 at 4:01pm

Patrick_dube, by any chance did you find out what kind of sealant to use? My external shower area is also cracked. My Pod is a 2017 172, Must be a common problem. Thanks ahead of time. ]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2017 16:01:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=102889#102889 CLEAN!!! : The external shower area is cracked... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=95855#95855 Author: patrick_dube
Subject: 9314
Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 7:28pm

The external shower area is cracked a bit. What sealant should I use? Looks like it's transparent...]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2017 19:28:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=95855#95855 CLEAN!!! : My method was to inspect the sealant... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=89056#89056 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9314
Posted: 09 Mar 2017 at 8:30am

My method was to inspect the sealant already there. If it looked intact, I did not mess with it. If it was cracked, I cleaned the old sealant in that area plus some of the surrounding area with denatured alcohol, then applied new Dicor sealant to the cracked area to fill the cracks. This seems to be a good way to seal without using large amounts of sealant.

When I installed, and recently removed, the vent cover, I just removed enough sealant around the screw holes to fit the brackets, cleaned the areas, and sealed them. When I remove the brackets, I did likewise to seal the screw holes and around where the brackets were. I removed the cover since our escaPOD will be going to the factory for repairs and I wanted to remove as many non-stock items as I could before it leaves here. ]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2017 08:30:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=89056#89056 CLEAN!!! : We purchased our Dicor on Amazon... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=89045#89045 Author: jato
Subject: 9314
Posted: 08 Mar 2017 at 10:14pm

We purchased our Dicor on Amazon back in June 2016.  Had to buy a two-pack for 24.00 - that included shipping.  We did as StephenH stated per instructions; use denatured alcohol and then apply the Dicor.  Even after 5 years the majority of the sealant looked pretty good.  Ended up using almost 1 tube to do everything.]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2017 22:14:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=89045#89045 CLEAN!!! : Last time I got some, it was a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=89042#89042 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9314
Posted: 08 Mar 2017 at 9:55pm

Last time I got some, it was a Camping World. I have seen it for sale on Amazon also.]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2017 21:55:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=89042#89042 CLEAN!!! : where did you buy the Dicor's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=89035#89035 Author: osage
Subject: 9314
Posted: 08 Mar 2017 at 5:39pm

where did you buy the Dicor's  sealer?]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2017 17:39:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=89035#89035 CLEAN!!! : I just resealed my 178 it took... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=89030#89030 Author: Bugout
Subject: 9314
Posted: 08 Mar 2017 at 3:17pm

I just resealed my 178 it took 6 tubs of shelf leavening seam sealer.went right over the old.]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2017 15:17:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=89030#89030 CLEAN!!! : Dicor's instructions are... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=89029#89029 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9314
Posted: 08 Mar 2017 at 2:58pm

Dicor's instructions are to use denatured alcohol to clean off the old sealant and to apply new sealant over the old sealant. You don't need to remove the old sealant unless you want to.]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2017 14:58:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=89029#89029 CLEAN!!! : We scraped off the old, wiped... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=89023#89023 Author: Leo B
Subject: 9314
Posted: 08 Mar 2017 at 10:12am

We scraped off the old, wiped it down clean and then resealed it with the new sealer.]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2017 10:12:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=89023#89023 CLEAN!!! : If the lap sealant looks "ifffy",... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=89021#89021 Author: ToolmanJohn
Subject: 9314
Posted: 08 Mar 2017 at 9:49am

If the lap sealant looks "ifffy", do you scrape the old stuff off and reseal (caulk gun???) with the same stuff, or do you go over the old stuff?]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2017 09:49:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=89021#89021 CLEAN!!! : Ditto!! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=89019#89019 Author: Leo B
Subject: 9314
Posted: 08 Mar 2017 at 7:03am

Ditto!!]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2017 07:03:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=89019#89019 CLEAN!!! : Yeah correct! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=89016#89016 Author: ClariceRoberts
Subject: 9314
Posted: 08 Mar 2017 at 4:10am

Yeah correct!]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2017 04:10:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=89016#89016 CLEAN!!! : Originally posted by ronahueI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=88157#88157 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9314
Posted: 18 Feb 2017 at 8:04pm

Originally posted by ronahue

I use the same theory I use behind my ears, if you can't see it why wash itSmile

Unfortunately, the roof of the R-Pod is not like behind our ears. The sun's UV rays will with time degrade the gelcoat and the top will eventually grow brittle and crack. Cleaning and applying a protective coating to the top of the R-Pod is not the easiest thing to do. However, it can extend the life of the roof. Besides, when the roof is being cleaned is a good time to inspect the lap sealant for cracks and to clean and apply more lap sealant as needed. If you never look up there, you won't know when a potential leak is developing.
]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2017 20:04:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=88157#88157 CLEAN!!! : I use the same theory I use behind... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=88153#88153 Author: ronahue
Subject: 9314
Posted: 18 Feb 2017 at 5:35pm

I use the same theory I use behind my ears, if you can't see it why wash itSmile

]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2017 17:35:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=88153#88153 CLEAN!!! : Same, same, I don't feel... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=88146#88146 Author: mcarter
Subject: 9314
Posted: 18 Feb 2017 at 2:57pm

Same, same, I don't feel confident walking on roof, either way you need a ladder. ]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2017 14:57:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=88146#88146 CLEAN!!! : oh ya, a ladder is a must for... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=88129#88129 Author: hogone
Subject: 9314
Posted: 18 Feb 2017 at 7:00am

oh ya, a ladder is a must for me.  i use a car brush on a long handle for the top and hand wash the rest.  i use turtle wax soap and wipe it down with turtle wax wash and wax.   sparkly when done!!  hogone ]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2017 07:00:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=88129#88129 CLEAN!!! : New podder here. Just curious... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=88127#88127 Author: Subzilla
Subject: 9314
Posted: 18 Feb 2017 at 5:17am

New podder here. Just curious about cleaning methods??   Ladder and scrub brush/cloth?   Any easier way? Thanks]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2017 05:17:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=88127#88127 CLEAN!!! : I scrubbed ours down after our... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=87870#87870 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9314
Posted: 12 Feb 2017 at 2:50pm

I scrubbed ours down after our winter trip. However, I still see the effects of road salt. I will be going under and cleaning and painting rust spots. I already have done some of them. I bought some Rust-oleum Rust Reformer to catch any spots my wire brushing may miss.
]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:50:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=87870#87870 CLEAN!!! : i don't think we have received... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=87858#87858 Author: hogone
Subject: 9314
Posted: 12 Feb 2017 at 10:31am

i don't think we have received 2 inches total this year.  not that st louis ever gets much, but this has been a super mellow winter.  hogone]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2017 10:31:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=87858#87858 CLEAN!!! : I wish we could, ours is surrounded... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=87857#87857 Author: Leo B
Subject: 9314
Posted: 12 Feb 2017 at 10:11am

I wish we could, ours is surrounded by 3 foot of snow with 8-14 expected tonight.]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2017 10:11:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=87857#87857 CLEAN!!! : scrubbed the pod down yesterday.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=87852#87852 Author: hogone
Subject: 9314
Posted: 12 Feb 2017 at 6:56am

scrubbed the pod down yesterdayThumbs Up.  looks really good.  hogone]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2017 06:56:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9314&PID=87852#87852