Shower walls

[Billy O]

My 2018 Jayco tub/shower walls are not sealed along the top edges and wondering if the spray off the top of your head will splash up and run down the back of the walls! Do people normally silicone the top edges???
I figured the factory would do that.

[Grumpy]

Not supposed to be sealed so any moisture/condensation can get out. Also it needs to be able to expand/contract.

[Billy O]

I’m so glad I asked and didn’t seal it up. Thanks so much

[nddan21]

I was told as a newbie not to caulk anything that already isn’t, feel free to recaulk the crappy caulk jobs you’ll likely see.

[vcbice]

Some joints that need caulk could have been missed. One glass panel on our shower had no sealant at the bottom so water leaked out onto the floor. Fixed that one.

And, yes, if you spray water above the edge of the plastic shower panels it will get behind the panel. 'Normal' use won't do that, at least for me, but, I am only 5'10"

[msaul]

Are the walls supposed to be sealed at the bottom of the shower our are not just wondering?

[Camper_bob]

Originally Posted by msaul

Are the walls supposed to be sealed at the bottom of the shower our are not just wondering?

Nope, same as the top, leave them open.

If you splash enough water to run down the wall, it will run down the wall and back into the shower tub basin harmlessly. The wall panels overlap a lip in the bottom tub kind of like shingles. They are supposed to be open on top and bottom so that any moisture (like condensation) can escape.

[msaul]

Thank you.

[GL243]

Originally Posted by Billy O

I’m so glad I asked and didn’t seal it up. Thanks so much

Me too, thanks, was wondering the exact same thing.

We looked at another brand/model of TT that didn't have the show stall walls and only had what appeared to be vinyl wall paper, and it was reported to be water proof and nothing to worry about, so, presumably, that's what is behind the shower stall walls on Jayco TTs. Good to know it's not a problem (knocking on wood here now . . .).

[Tunce the traveler]

Originally Posted by nddan21

I was told as a newbie not to caulk anything that already isn’t, feel free to recaulk the crappy caulk jobs you’ll likely see.

I would suggest that you caulk around your kitchen and bath sinks.

[Oklahoma Dan]

Originally Posted by GL243

Me too, thanks, was wondering the exact same thing.

We looked at another brand/model of TT that didn't have the show stall walls and only had what appeared to be vinyl wall paper, and it was reported to be water proof and nothing to worry about, so, presumably, that's what is behind the shower stall walls on Jayco TTs. Good to know it's not a problem (knocking on wood here now . . .).

Vinyl wall paper in lieu of shower stall walls? Run away from that one friend!! Wow.

[Camper_bob]

Originally Posted by Oklahoma Dan

Vinyl wall paper in lieu of shower stall walls? Run away from that one friend!! Wow.

It's actually pretty common. Or at least it was when we were looking at TTs a few years ago.

I agree though, I don't think I would buy one without a true liner.

[GL243]

Originally Posted by Oklahoma Dan

Vinyl wall paper in lieu of shower stall walls? Run away from that one friend!! Wow.

We did, although not for that reason. It was a Coleman, not that we're necessarily opposed to Coleman's more than Jaycos now . . .