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Subject:Re: got a westy? got drivers side seam rust?
From:Andrew Grebneff
Date:Sun, 30 Mar 2003 14:10:21 +1200

>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...