According to the brand, you can use this caravan sealant for roof vents, skylights, TV aerials, windows strips and much more. Before application, the surface must be clean, dry and free of any oil, grease or old sealant. It’s very easy to use. Unlike normal glues and sealants there's no need to take anything apart. Just apply the sealant and it will travel to where it's needed. I think the feeder case's section sealant might have given away on your pen, a competent pen mechanic will be able to reseal the joint on your pen. A much cheaper solution is to use copydex, as it's the same stuff, (Latex). You may have to thin the copydex a bit, as cpt tolleys is quite runny, hence it's ability to creep. You could apply it with a syringe from any chemist.

Compatible with wood, fibreglass, metals, glass, rubber, ceramics, hard plastics, concrete and existing sealants If anyone has the patience to answer the following questions, one word answers (almost) if preferred, I would be most grateful Knowing first hand of the damage (potentially terminal) of leaving a leaking van in a porous state, I would regard it the height of irresponsibility not to make a fellow forum member fully aware of the threat to what may be their pride and joy. Overall, the Soundaseal RV61 is a versatile caravan sealant that’s ideal for the roof, windows, awning rail, skylight and many other surfaces within your caravan. It isn’t the cheapest but it provides a high level of adhesive strength and used by many major caravan manufacturers.

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Compatible with a wide variety of materials; rubber, glass, wood, hard plastics, existing sealants, concrete, ceramics, metals and fibreglass. Options for 1-2 working day delivery and next day timed services available on most items Zone B Surcharge Areas I really didn`t want to reply again, BUT, I thought the idea of a forum was to exchange views and help each other, but perhaps like Ian Dunning I am also mistaken. FAO Admin - Sorry if I have stepped out of line here, but I felt I had to answer Angus. I will not respond again in this thread. OK .... point taken Derek. However the proof of the pudding is in the eating. I have used Captain Tolleys on 3 occasions & each time it has done the job perfectly.

Below is a list of the best sealant for caravans that are easy to use and suitable for interior or exterior use. The Best Sealant For Caravans The Captain Tolley stuff and Copydex are both latexes, with the former being a synthetic latex and the latter comprising a latex rubber compound. But the constituents of each product are not the same. Before applying any of the sealants listed above, you will want to ensure the surface is clean, dry and free of any grease or oil. Depending upon the application, many of the sealants can also be sanded down and painted over.

The Hodgsons Seamseal CV is an easy to use caravan sealant that leaves an excellent finish and is ideal for resealing a range of joints. It also offers excellent value for the money when you compare the price per 100 ml. According to the brand, it’s formulated to be thinner than water and is able to penetrate deep inside of the narrowest of surfaces. Once settled, it produces a clear waterproof seal that prevents leaks. Another sealant that’s dedicated to caravan or motorhome repairs is the Hodgsons Seamseal CV. It’s a versatile sealant that’s suitable for a wide variety of joints that can be found in a caravan. The Sikaflex 512 is by far the best caravan sealant on the market and suitable for most caravan or motorhome repairs. It’s slightly more expensive than the alternatives but it’s the ultimate sealant that won’t disappoint. The word "latex" can be used generically, not just to describe 'latex rubber'. In the Firefighting Measures section of the Captain Tolley material safety data, the advice is given that "The wet latex will not burn". Copydex is based on natural rubber latex.

By far the most popular and highly rated caravan sealant is the Sikaflex 512. It’s an all-purpose adhesive and sealant that’s been designed especially for caravan, motorhome or trailer repairs. So I will recommend the stuff as doing what it says - The Titanic may have needed a slightly larger bottle though! Channel Islands; Inflatable dinghy price on request Channel Islands; Flares not available to ship at this time I applied several layers of shellac and the leak in the picture is fixed. It's not as perfect as a new section, but I'm satisfied with it now. The Soundaseal RV 61 is a highly rated caravan sealant which the brand state is used by many major manufacturers in the UK. The chemically neutral hybrid polymer is designed for interior or exterior use and forms a strong yet elastic bond that resists the effect of vibration.An alternative caravan sealant to the other formulas within this article is the W4 Mastic Sealing Strip. It comes in a 5 metre reel and is ideal for sealing awning rails, roof lights, vents, windows and many other components. A couple of years ago, my Citroen 2CV screen was leaking badly on a trip to S of France - 2-3 litres/hr! Capatin tolleys in 2 applications solved this and it hasnt leaked since. You did indeed, but my point was that you then also answered another question that had not been asked. I beg to differ. I had a minor leak and it did cure it. The van was still dry when sold some years later.

Wash with water and soft brush. If you have green stains you might need Baracol (from a garden centre). Useful to rinse with a hose, but not a high pressure water jet.Then the boat I sail - a 34 foot Grand Soleil was leaking at the stanchions into the side cupboards - especially in heavy weather when the toe rail was under water. Captain Tolley's fixed these leaks.