That was time well spent. Gives the trim a nice finished look and it keeps water and dirt out from behind the trim. The last thing you need is rot or rust behind the trim piece. Looking forward to when you and Ravengirl can get together and do a magnet fishing video. I do enjoy those. Until then you and your family stay safe.
Thanks for that John. Spot on mate. Glad I've done it now. Yes, we haven't seen Ravengirl for weeks now, well, tell a lie we did speak to her on video link. Thanks for your support of our channels, it's very much appreciated. 👍
Thanks for the video, I've just found out that our motorhome as a wet floor only 12 years old. The skirt has not been sealed yet but after a storm last week I now know it let's water in. After see all the water problems people have I'm not sure I bye anther motorhome. Cheers Mick
That's terrible. Water can cause so much damage. It actually worries me quite a lot, especially living in our Motorhome. I hope you get things sorted without too much expense. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment Mick.
Yep! That's another one done. lol. This is the (only) good side to being on lock down, I get to do all those things that I probably wouldn't of otherwise done cause I'd be too busy exploring! So that's one positive. 😉👍
I was in exactly the same position as you Brian and doing the same things, watching vids on TH-cam preparing myself as much as possible before finally taking the plunge. If you want it that bad, you WILL do it! Wish you all the best with this. 😉👍
Mine is fitted with some type of clip in beading wasn’t yours buddy ? I’ve not seen it before but all the videos on TH-cam show this the silka sealant so I’m confused with mine and don’t want it leaking to the plywood under I’ve seen bits of damp the reason I’m looking into sealing So when you buy a motorhome brand new does this beading I’ve got come on it Others maybe rip it out and seal and skirts and trim with silka Any help much appreciated Great video
I will be perfectly honest with you, I'm not really that clued up with other Motorhomes or indeed how our own is put together. All I know is that there is a gap which I don't like to see, and with others reporting on Elddis Motorhomes allowing water to get into the floor because of it, I knew the way to go would be to Sikaflex it. Bit of a tip though. If you do the same as me, don't put as much on as what I did here. I ended up scraping a load off later as it showed up the dirt pretty bad. Looked great when you first do it! 😂 By the way, we didn't buy our Motorhome brand new. Bought it in late 2019 and it's a 2016 model. 😉
On this occasion it was a warm dry day, but I have since used the same product in dry but cooler days and it's been perfectly fine. Obviously never use it on the exterior in the wet. We have a new video coming up where I show that I have used it again on the outside within the last couple of weeks in this winter period. All good.
A question on storage if I may. As with many coach built motorhomes and even more so with PVC’s there is a limited amount of outside storage, unlike A class with garages. How do you cope storing larger items such as chairs, outside tables, bbq’s etc., any tips and suggestions for me pease?
Hey thanks. There was no sealant there to begin with! I think what there is there is not within reach. Yes, off camera I cleaned down along where I placed the new sealant. It has not budged at all since I made this video, and aside from getting dirty (which Jan cleaned off the other day) it's done the job! Although I haven't done the back of the van yet cause I ran out! lol.
Sikaflex 512. I also used it fitting the CCTV cameras too! Awesome stuff. Here's the link to Amazon where I bought it from... amzn.to/33LHyCi Hope this helps?
Hahaha... I thought for a minute there that it was YOU talking to me! lol. Yes, you can always tell what Charlie is thinking! He wanted a fuss when my hands were covered in horrible Sikaflex.😜
Many Fun Adventures 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that proper made me LOL!!!! Don’t think you’re quite old enough to be my dad!! Ha ha!!! But yea I know exactly what Charlie is saying, who do you think tells him what to “say”😁👍🏻🐾
Ahhhh! So it's you that keeps texting him then? lol. Clever little sod. He said to me the other day that he wanted the Samsung Galaxy S20, so I told him "NO, you can't have one because you're a dog!". He really does take things too far. 🐺👍
Many Fun Adventures 🤣🤣🤣🤣 he’s not forwards in coming backwards that dog!! Or is it the other way round..... I’m always getting sayings muddled up..... 🤔🐾🐺
@@allusernamesistaken Sikaflex 522 has been designed specifically for use on campervans, motorhomes and caravans. It bonds well to a wide variety of substrates and is suitable for making permanently elastic seals of high adhesive strength.
That was time well spent. Gives the trim a nice finished look and it keeps water and dirt out from behind the trim. The last thing you need is rot or rust behind the trim piece. Looking forward to when you and Ravengirl can get together and do a magnet fishing video. I do enjoy those. Until then you and your family stay safe.
Thanks for that John. Spot on mate. Glad I've done it now. Yes, we haven't seen Ravengirl for weeks now, well, tell a lie we did speak to her on video link. Thanks for your support of our channels, it's very much appreciated. 👍
Very handy vlog and thanks for taking the time & effort to post it. 😊👍
Thank you for watching and commenting, much appreciated. 👍
Thanks for the video, I've just found out that our motorhome as a wet floor only 12 years old. The skirt has not been sealed yet but after a storm last week I now know it let's water in. After see all the water problems people have I'm not sure I bye anther motorhome. Cheers Mick
That's terrible. Water can cause so much damage. It actually worries me quite a lot, especially living in our Motorhome. I hope you get things sorted without too much expense. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment Mick.
@@ManyFunAdventures Thank you for your reply, I did with the same sealant as used about 10 days ago. It is showing signs off drying now. Cheers Mick
Do you apply Sikaflex 522 right on the old one or you replaced before?
Thanks
I did remove a bit of the old sealant before I started. Of course I wasn't going to start taking off the fairing for what is a really simple job.
Staying ahead of the maintenance is key. ☺👍👍
Definitely! That's another bit done. lol. 🤓👍
Many Fun Adventures I just uploaded your sticker/shout-out video. Blessings. 🙂
Hi Andy another job of the list. Onto the next one.Stay Safe.👍👍👍
Yep! That's another one done. lol. This is the (only) good side to being on lock down, I get to do all those things that I probably wouldn't of otherwise done cause I'd be too busy exploring! So that's one positive. 😉👍
Great job thanks for sharing
Cheers Kevin. 👍
watching and learning for when my big day comes fingers crossed i can sell the house
I was in exactly the same position as you Brian and doing the same things, watching vids on TH-cam preparing myself as much as possible before finally taking the plunge. If you want it that bad, you WILL do it!
Wish you all the best with this. 😉👍
Another job out of the way mate. Looks good mine needs doing I'm going to buy a 240v buffer and clean and buff the whole van soon
Yes, we've got to give it a good clean now. Sssshhh... don't tell Jan! 😊👍
Is it just a cup of soapy water that you're using two flatten out the sixaflex
Yes, that's exactly what it was. Thanks for watching. 👍
Mine is fitted with some type of clip in beading wasn’t yours buddy ? I’ve not seen it before but all the videos on TH-cam show this the silka sealant so I’m confused with mine and don’t want it leaking to the plywood under I’ve seen bits of damp the reason I’m looking into sealing
So when you buy a motorhome brand new does this beading I’ve got come on it
Others maybe rip it out and seal and skirts and trim with silka
Any help much appreciated
Great video
I will be perfectly honest with you, I'm not really that clued up with other Motorhomes or indeed how our own is put together. All I know is that there is a gap which I don't like to see, and with others reporting on Elddis Motorhomes allowing water to get into the floor because of it, I knew the way to go would be to Sikaflex it. Bit of a tip though. If you do the same as me, don't put as much on as what I did here. I ended up scraping a load off later as it showed up the dirt pretty bad. Looked great when you first do it! 😂
By the way, we didn't buy our Motorhome brand new. Bought it in late 2019 and it's a 2016 model. 😉
Hi, great video, have you noticed if it has yellowed over time. Thanks
No, but in the time since I filmed this it did attract a bit of muck. lol.
Hi does it have to be hit weather to do this or can I do it today suns out but cold
On this occasion it was a warm dry day, but I have since used the same product in dry but cooler days and it's been perfectly fine. Obviously never use it on the exterior in the wet. We have a new video coming up where I show that I have used it again on the outside within the last couple of weeks in this winter period. All good.
Not sure what exact product was used here, but I know some sikaflex needs atmospheric moisture to cure
A question on storage if I may. As with many coach built motorhomes and even more so with PVC’s there is a limited amount of outside storage, unlike A class with garages. How do you cope storing larger items such as chairs, outside tables, bbq’s etc., any tips and suggestions for me pease?
Good question! I will answer you in a video very shortly so that you have a better idea of what is available etc. 😊👍
1:43 That's a cracking view Andy! lol 😆😜
Hahaha.. I just knew you were going to say something!! Lol. 😁😂
Nice job, did you have to remove and silicone or other old sealant? Did you clean the area prior to applying the sikaflex?
Hey thanks. There was no sealant there to begin with! I think what there is there is not within reach. Yes, off camera I cleaned down along where I placed the new sealant. It has not budged at all since I made this video, and aside from getting dirty (which Jan cleaned off the other day) it's done the job! Although I haven't done the back of the van yet cause I ran out! lol.
Very professional looking job, Bro!
Thanks Sis. Wasn't too bad. 😁👍
Does this set or simply stay half cured? bw Dave
It sets. But one thing that I did do wrong here was put too much on. If you do this, try and keep it thin. 👍
@@ManyFunAdventures
What type of Sikaflex do you you use 512 or ebt and where do you get it from please?
Sikaflex 512. I also used it fitting the CCTV cameras too! Awesome stuff.
Here's the link to Amazon where I bought it from... amzn.to/33LHyCi
Hope this helps?
Now called Sikaflex 522 I believe
"let me help you daddy, if I wag my tail hard enough that white stuff will dry quicker won't it"? 💕🐾🐺 "oh and then can you take me walkies"?
Hahaha... I thought for a minute there that it was YOU talking to me! lol. Yes, you can always tell what Charlie is thinking! He wanted a fuss when my hands were covered in horrible Sikaflex.😜
Many Fun Adventures 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that proper made me LOL!!!! Don’t think you’re quite old enough to be my dad!! Ha ha!!! But yea I know exactly what Charlie is saying, who do you think tells him what to “say”😁👍🏻🐾
Ahhhh! So it's you that keeps texting him then? lol. Clever little sod. He said to me the other day that he wanted the Samsung Galaxy S20, so I told him "NO, you can't have one because you're a dog!". He really does take things too far. 🐺👍
Many Fun Adventures 🤣🤣🤣🤣 he’s not forwards in coming backwards that dog!! Or is it the other way round..... I’m always getting sayings muddled up..... 🤔🐾🐺
Sikaflex is an adhesive not just a sealant
Spot on. I used it to fix up our cctv cameras. 😀👍
Sikaflex has a lot of very different products..
@@allusernamesistaken Sikaflex 522 has been designed specifically for use on campervans, motorhomes and caravans. It bonds well to a wide variety of substrates and is suitable for making permanently elastic seals of high adhesive strength.