Where do I get that tape ????

[Trailer Trash 2]

Ok I know I have seen the topic in the forun but I sure cant find it so please help me. Here goes.

Last time out G & I were camping in Banning CA. area the last two weeks, we incountered a lot of rain realy heavy, it also made the news, tornado's, wind, hail, and lots of rain. while it was raining I did a walk-about the inside to look for leaks, main slide OK, kitchen slide OK, bed room slide??................OH!!!!! got a leak, at the outer seam where they use what looks like a thin plastic tape about 3 or 3.5 inches wide, it goes the length of the slide and lips over the corners about 3/4 to 1 inch. it seems to cover the screws or where the stop lip conects to the slide.

Wher can I get some of this tape any help will be appreaceated.

Thanks Don.

[LonnieB]

Try this link Don

http://www.bestmaterials.com/detail.aspx?ID=11341

[Ozzie]

That stuff is the best...don't leave home without it. That reminds me, mine is in the house...oops!

[stiles watson]

I agree with Lonnie. That is the tape.

[ols1932]

quote:Originally posted by Trailer Trash 2

Ok I know I have seen the topic in the forun but I sure cant find it so please help me. Here goes.

Last time out G & I were camping in Banning CA. area the last two weeks, we incountered a lot of rain realy heavy, it also made the news, tornado's, wind, hail, and lots of rain. while it was raining I did a walk-about the inside to look for leaks, main slide OK, kitchen slide OK, bed room slide??................OH!!!!! got a leak, at the outer seam where they use what looks like a thin plastic tape about 3 or 3.5 inches wide, it goes the length of the slide and lips over the corners about 3/4 to 1 inch. it seems to cover the screws or where the stop lip conects to the slide.

Wher can I get some of this tape any help will be appreaceated.

Thanks Don.

Don, I've used that tape for several years. In fact, I carry an extra roll with me all the time and have helped many RVers with their leaks. I used to buy it at CW unti I found www.bestmaterials.com where the price is much less than CW and they ship it right to you. It would pay you to get a roll to have with you. You never know when a "tree branch" is going to jump out and scrape the side of your roof (like it did ours one time) and put 3 or 4 bad spots which need to be covered.

Orv

[Trailer Trash 2]

Thanks for the info on the tape everybody, a quick question, I noticed that a roller must be used to activate the tape properly they look just like a wallpaper seam roller, also seing that this stuff is 6 inches wide it should cover up the old tape that is attached to the rubber roof, so all I should have to remove id the part that is lifting covering the screws. Right?

[ols1932]

quote:Originally posted by Trailer Trash 2

Thanks for the info on the tape everybody, a quick question, I noticed that a roller must be used to activate the tape properly they look just like a wallpaper seam roller, also seing that this stuff is 6 inches wide it should cover up the old tape that is attached to the rubber roof, so all I should have to remove id the part that is lifting covering the screws. Right?

I've never had to do anything to "activate" the tape. After I clean the area where I want the tape to be put down (clean with rubbing alcohol), I start removing the paper that is on the sticky side of the tape and start putting it down. A word of warning: Know where you want to put the tape because you can't remove it once it is stuck. It really sticks. I use the four-inch tape. It's a lot handier. Are you and I talking about the same type of tape? I use Eternabond tape which I purchase from Best Materials. See at www.bestmaterials.com


Orv

[Trailer Trash 2]

OK .... it's on order I should get it soon... slow boat from China.
Thanks to all.

Don

[deadeye]

Just in case you get caught out some place without a roll, you can pick it up at most camper supply stores. You do have to pay a PRICE for it though. I got caught in Kentucky one time, as a low tree branch wanted to be in my way.... Ochy....JB

[rames14]

Orv -

Do you use the 4" white x 50'? Also, the young lady in the advertisements isn't why you buy from best materials, is it?

[ols1932]

quote:Originally posted by rames14

Orv -

Do you use the 4" white x 50'? Also, the young lady in the advertisements isn't why you buy from best materials, is it?

Yes, that's what I buy. And no, I have never even noticed the advertisement. Someone had told me about Best Materials so I just went there and bought the tape. The firs roll I ever bought was from CW and at that time it was double the price of BM.

Orv

[Trailer Trash 2]

quote:Originally posted by rames14


Orv -

Do you use the 4" white x 50'? Also, the young lady in the advertisements isn't why you buy from best materials, is it?

Got my tape yesterday and that young lady in the add delivered it to me. Wow!

[rames14]

Don -

Now Terrie won't let me order any because of the young lady delivering the tape.

[Trailer Trash 2]

quote:Originally posted by rames14

Don -

Now Terrie won't let me order any because of the young lady delivering the tape.

Ron, I'm realy sorry for opening my big mouth, I'll try not to do that again in the future. she was HOT, I just had to blab it off.