>people, if you dont want the drivers side of your westy to rust out, i would >strongly suggest getting out there with a tube of caulk - any silicone caulk >will do - the same kind you caulk the windows on your house with is fine - >and caulk around all 3 of these fill ports. this is a better seal than even >a new foam gasket, as foam will soak up water, silicone repels it. >failure to do this will result in your drivers side of your camper rusting >out.. seriously.. > chris Why not get rid if the insulation as well? So that if water STILL manages to get in, there's nothing there to hold it... |
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