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10-29-2011, 05:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: San Antonio
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Gap Between Shower Walls and Tub
Has anyone caulked or sealed the gap between the shower walls and the tub? I am asking about the plastic wall coverings in the shower and not the glass walls and door. If so, did you use a basic silicone sealant (white or clear).
Or is it better to leave it unsealed so the air can circulate for drying?
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10-29-2011, 06:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
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I was under the impression it is better to leave air gap for drying.
That is suppose to be a lip joint. Why do you think you need to caulk? If you think there is a leak I would look at the screw buttons that hold the side walls to the studs.
Good luck and let us know what you find.
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10-29-2011, 08:41 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Mansfield
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I asked the same question to the walk-through mechanic this past Spring when we picked up our new to us Monty. He suggested we not caulk.....because it allows the walls to flex. He said as JKohl that there is a lip and no reason to seal. We just caulked the screws and found everything's great!
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10-29-2011, 10:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Bangor
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Mine is caulked, was first thing I did. It will keep the moisture out, soap scum and mold. Why would I let it open? Everything around our homes is caulked. The other thing is the RV industry itself, I'm sure the joint between the wall and the shower bottom is as small as possible. Try this, stick something in the joint and see how open it is. A lot of stuff is going to happen behind that wall with constant moisture. Oh I used clear caulk.
JMO, Kevin
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10-29-2011, 01:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: South
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Reason for caulking for us was a leak. The leak occurs because the factory guys clip off the end of the lip at the corners so that they can get the tub enclosure in easier. I have pointed it out on a number of occasions to Keystone during the factory tour.
We caulked ours. We asked Aram if it would be okay and not lead to additional problems with moisture, etc. His answer was that they didn't caulk only because of time and money and that it would not cause additional problems.
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10-29-2011, 02:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
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We noted early on that other brand 5th wheel shower enclosures were caulked. The let it breath story just did not sound right. How many home shower enclosures are not caulked. Caulked ours 6 years ago..all is well.
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10-30-2011, 08:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: San Antonio
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I am caulking because my DW said--Chaulk the shower! Anyway--thanks for the advice. Heading to get the right caulk.
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