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[kmcintyre]

Ok, I had my "vinyl" replaced a few years ago now (2001 Eagle) and only once or twice has it rained so hard that water actually came in through the stiching holes near the windows.  My new vinyl has a velcro piece that you attched when the weather is really bad and in both times I was either too late to put it on, or in bed and lazy.

 

So... got to thinking about seam sealers.

 

I don't like the look of the seam sealers you use on boots, tents, etc. although some are more "invsisible" than others.  I was thinking of using some type of seam tape.  You'll see the tape but at least it'll look professional (if I do it right).  I'd have to take a closer look to see if I could do it on the outside of the vinyl but I think it'd be better on the inside and the holes might be from the stitching of the Velcro so I couldn't seam seal it from that side.

 

Anyone have any experience and what did you use?

[Beach]

We use seam tape quite often on Inflatable boat repair. You can get it with or without fiber reinforcement. It's much lighter weight than the actual fabric used for the boat tubes and very pliable. Although you don't mention the type of fabric you have on the camper, most soft sided campers are either a PVC based or a PVC/Polyurethane blend. I would use a PVC boat adhesive, it's avail. online or at West Marine(do not use PVC pipe cement) for attachment and follow the manufacturers application directions using the correct solvent is important. A couple tips would be to not apply during high temp or high humidity and keep all coats as thin as possible but a complete coat. Tape off all areas you don't excess adhesive as it will turn rust brown in a few days after UV exposure.

Edited by Beach, 21 February 2019 - 03:53 AM.

[fish more]

Use Bee's Knees Super Wax, works great on my marine canvas to seal the seams