Window sealant

Michael49

After doing a bit of a search here this seems like it may be a bit of a loaded question , but I want to apply some sealant around the windows in my 400. I use lap sealant on the roof, but I don't think my grey lap sealant will look very appealing around the windows - something black or clear would be preferable. 

I was considering Geocel RV sealant....
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001FC98X2/?coliid=I1KZK84GEZ9GHN&colid=1VP0Q3Q7C77XD&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

or 3M 4200.....
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Y8499G/?coliid=I36GKI54A37WB0&colid=1VP0Q3Q7C77XD&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Any other suggestions?

falcon1970

Are you having leak problems?  The window gaskets (at least in my 2019 400) do a pretty good job keeping water out.  Adding sealant might just cause a problem rather than forestalling one.

Sharon_is_SAM

@Michael49, check out this thread “Caulking Guide”.  A 320 owner near the bottom discusses window caulk.

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/comment/132384#Comment_132384

Michael49

falcon1970 said:

Are you having leak problems?  The window gaskets (at least in my 2019 400) do a pretty good job keeping water out.  Adding sealant might just cause a problem rather than forestalling one.

You might be right, it may very well be unnecessary - my concern is that starting at the end of the Summer will plan to do some long term traveling in our 400 (6-12 months) and a having a leak when its our primary residence seems like it would be unpleasant - so trying to do everything I can to avoid this.

Verna

@Michael49, I had my T@B S Max (forerunner to the 320) for 3 years with a lot of time spent in Arizona. I’ve had my 400 for almost two years, living full time in it for 18 months and 6 months of that was in Arizona. It’s only been under cover for two weeks (It was snowing when I moved into my new house and I never got around to putting the cover on). 

Knock on wood, no window leaks in 5 years.