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Re: [VAC] Leaks,,,, :(



Tim, the next dry, relatively warm day you get, climb up on top of her and
use some caulking to caulk any suspect seam or rivit up there. Airstream
recommends a product called Vulkem, (I most likely spelled it wrong) it is
not generally available at a hardware store, perhaps try a building supply
store. If you can't find it, the next best thing is to use aluminum colored
silicone caulk. Since the leak is up top you don't have to worry too much
about how it looks, but practice making it look nice because eventually you
will need to caulk where you (and everyone else) will see. If you are
planning on leaning a ladder up against the trailer to get up top be careful
to place something between the ladder and the trailer to cushion it. If you
don't you risk scratching the plastic coat or even dimpling the skin.

Scott