Removed the Roof Rack - Good Old RVs2024-03-28T09:56:13Zhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/forum/topics/removed-the-roof-rack?groupUrl=allegro-p-30&commentId=2093474%3AComment%3A325047&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYeah I think it looks more st…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-10-05:2093474:Comment:3250472017-10-05T00:35:06.176ZJim Stoltzhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/JimStoltz
<p>Yeah I think it looks more streamlined, but you still can't overlook the fact that it's a 34-year-old brick. After removing it, I can see that the key to sealing the rack is to get something in between the pedestals and the roof. Otherwise water follows the screws right down inside. I had tried to use Dicor tape over the pedestals but it turns out the water was finding its way under the tape anyway because I couldn't get a solid seal around the uprights on the rack. </p>
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<p>Yeah I think it looks more streamlined, but you still can't overlook the fact that it's a 34-year-old brick. After removing it, I can see that the key to sealing the rack is to get something in between the pedestals and the roof. Otherwise water follows the screws right down inside. I had tried to use Dicor tape over the pedestals but it turns out the water was finding its way under the tape anyway because I couldn't get a solid seal around the uprights on the rack. </p>
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<p>Headed out for my annual Columbus Day Weekend trip on Friday. It's only 60 miles, but I don't go much further than that with it anymore. I got it out (after I fixed the snapped throttle cable), leveled and the fridge on. Will load it up tomorrow and hopefully be able to ditch work early to get on the road by 5PM on Friday. Perfect time to hit rush hour traffic at the Delaware Water Gap.</p> Looks good with the rack off…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-10-04:2093474:Comment:3250112017-10-04T22:45:32.461ZSteven Rosehttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/StevenRose
<p> Looks good with the rack off ! , I'm still debating since I may use it for my solar .I wanting to enlarge the holes in the feet of the rack . Put eternabond tape as a pad between the feet and roof. And the larger screws to screw it down and the Eternabond caulk over the screws. I think It should give me a good seal.</p>
<p> I think they could of mounted the rack better ,but o well . </p>
<p> Here in Louisiana we have plenty of bees wasps and hornets .And they are looking for every place…</p>
<p> Looks good with the rack off ! , I'm still debating since I may use it for my solar .I wanting to enlarge the holes in the feet of the rack . Put eternabond tape as a pad between the feet and roof. And the larger screws to screw it down and the Eternabond caulk over the screws. I think It should give me a good seal.</p>
<p> I think they could of mounted the rack better ,but o well . </p>
<p> Here in Louisiana we have plenty of bees wasps and hornets .And they are looking for every place to get in I Keep waspe spray on hand ,If not Berryman B12 works great.</p>
<p> Take care and safe travels. </p> Also, not sure if I mentioned…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-09-24:2093474:Comment:3246642017-09-24T23:50:10.550ZJim Stoltzhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/JimStoltz
<p>Also, not sure if I mentioned it but I also had a huge crack in my black tank. It was old and the repair finally failed. I got some stuff called Plasti-Mend and it is pure magic. It was developed by an RV repair guy and makes a chemical bond/weld to the existing plastic. The crack was across a corner and went up one side, across the bottom and to the other side. The kit consists of a cleaner, resin and some plastic mesh. It kind of works like fiberglass. Resin, then mesh, then resin. The…</p>
<p>Also, not sure if I mentioned it but I also had a huge crack in my black tank. It was old and the repair finally failed. I got some stuff called Plasti-Mend and it is pure magic. It was developed by an RV repair guy and makes a chemical bond/weld to the existing plastic. The crack was across a corner and went up one side, across the bottom and to the other side. The kit consists of a cleaner, resin and some plastic mesh. It kind of works like fiberglass. Resin, then mesh, then resin. The repair is solid and appears to have bonded to the tank completely. It really saved me a lot of time and money.</p>