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Window sealant

Michael49
Michael49 Member Posts: 140
edited May 2020 in Service/Maintenance & Recall Notices
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?
Former T@B 400 owner, now thinking about a 320. 2019 Honda Ridgeline.
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  • falcon1970
    falcon1970 Member Posts: 758
    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.
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  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,061
    @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
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
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  • Michael49
    Michael49 Member Posts: 140
    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.
    Former T@B 400 owner, now thinking about a 320. 2019 Honda Ridgeline.
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  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    @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. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
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