Today we are going to review your Keystone RV's exterior seals and show you how to maintain them. Understanding the responsibility that comes with the purchase of a new recreational vehicle can be very important. This video will help you to protect your investment. 0:00 Intro 0:30 Owner's responsibility 0:55 Wall seals & common seal types 1:25 Inspecting you RV seals 1:55 How to use a caulking gun 4:18 Fixing a seal void 6:18 Inspecting the roof 9:45 Fixing a roof seal void 11:08 Thanks for watching Today we are going to review your Keystone RV's exterior seals and show you how to maintain them. Understanding the responsibility that comes with the purchase of a new recreational vehicle can be very important. This video will help you to protect your investment. First, maintenance is required by you the owner, more information can be found in the Keystone Owner’s Manual: Section 1and Section 13. www.keystonerv.com/owners-manuals Periodically as an owner you will want to inspect your RV's sealants. You will want to do this at least twice a year thoroughly front to rear, top to bottom and more often when convenient. We're looking for seal voids, cracks, shrinking or deteriorating from age and sun exposure. These will need to be replaced over time and may need more maintenance based on where you have traveled. Before walking around we demonstrate using a caulk gun and applying the sealant to your RV. Fix a seal void—we identified an area in need of repair. Follow our step-by-step demonstration using silicone to on this area. 1. Clean the area and remove any exposed silicon. 2. Using alcohol, clean the area in preparation for new silicon sealant. 3. Determine the size of the sealant bead and begin to apply silicon, overlapping the existing sealant. 4. Smooth out the new silicon sealant. Resulting in a nice, clean seal. Inspect the roof— you will need to do the same with your roof but more often, we recommend a minimum of every 3 months for a roof inspection. NOTE—If you do not feel comfortable, or the roof itself is wet—DO NOT DO IT. We recommend a Keystone authorized service center to help in these situations. Some commons questions answered by Master Technician while inspecting the roof: 1. Air bubbles near roof decking seams under the membrane. 2. Staples appearing to push up under roof membrane. Fix a roof seal void— while checking the overall conditions of the roof; inspect all sealants, looking for splits, cracks, and shrinkage. With the Alpha Roof Membrane, you do not have to peel off the existing sealants, you can just repair it with self-leveling sealant. 1. Clean the area with mild soap and water in preparation for new sealant. 2. Determine which Alpha sealant to use, either Self-Leveling or Non-Sag. 3. Begin to apply sealant, overlapping the existing sealant and allow to ooze and smooth over area. For more information on your Alpha Roof, we suggest you watch this video: Your RV Roof care and Maintenance. youtu.be/S8nJM50Dkd0 So now that you know how to inspect your seals with periodic inspections, you can avoid costly repair bills. Walking around your RV doing this, is the perfect time to also review additional maintenance items like lubing compartment doors, entry door locks and lubing hinges. Maintenance and regular overall cleaning of your Keystone RV put you in a better position to enjoy your RV and maintain its overall retail value for a good long while. Just another way Keystone RV helps you Camp Better! If you found this video helpful or have other suggestions, leave us a comment. KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST PRODUCTS, INNOVATION & FUN FROM KEYSTONE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL Visit our Website: www.keystonerv.com/ Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KeystoneRV Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/keystonervcompany/ #KeystoneRV #rv #campbetter #rvsolar #rving #camping #camper #fifthwheel #traveltrailer #toyhauler #rvlife #rvlifestyle About Keystone RV Company Keystone RV Company is the #1 manufacturer of towable RVs in North America and employs approximately 5,000 people in north central Indiana. Our company is focused on delivering superior product design, industry-leading innovation, built-to-last quality, and human-centered customer service. Keystone offers a wide range of award-winning RVs including single-axle minis, ultra-lightweight travel trailers, luxury travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers. Our brands include Montana, Montana High Country, Cougar, Alpine, Avalanche, Arcadia, Raptor, Carbon, Fuzion, Impact, Sprinter, Outback, Arcadia, Bullet, Passport, Springdale & Hideout.

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