2018 Jay Flight 24RBS Mods

[mokurt]

Just started looking at this thread and the 24RBS has the same floor plan like our 2019 248RSBW.
Many useful tips here!

[missey365]

Originally Posted by Rustic Eagle

Replaced the little OEM bathroom fan with a Vortex II multi-speed w/forward & reverse fan ......, much more effective at moving air.



Bob

Hi Bob: on this fan replacement, how was the installation? Did the original fan remove easily?

[Rustic Eagle]

missey365,

Removal of the original fan was straight forward, and I was glad to see it go.

Installation of the new fan was also non-eventful, but a 3rd hand would of come in handy

Bob

[missey365]

Originally Posted by Rustic Eagle

missey365,

Removal of the original fan was straight forward, and I was glad to see it go.

Installation of the new fan was also non-eventful, but a 3rd hand would of come in handy

Bob

Everything done from inside camper?

[Rustic Eagle]

Originally Posted by missey365

Everything done from inside camper?

Yes.

Bob

[missey365]

Originally Posted by Rustic Eagle

Yes.

Bob

Ty Bob. I’m going to try this.

[joybulb]

Im new to RV ownership, is Elternabond on the front seam of the roof/front wall, something I should do?

[Rustic Eagle]

joybulb,

IMO, yes.

If your 2019 184BS Baja is still under warranty you may elect to delay the application of Eternabond, but you will want to be diligent in inspecting "all" caulked seams/joints/trim, etc., at least 2-3 times a year. Keep an eye on the 'low quality' OEM black sealer tape (covers screw heads) used on the slide roof as well.

Since Jayco holds the RV owner responsible for maintaining all the caulked seams/joints/trim, etc., I elected to apply the added protection (Eternabond) while under warranty, I didn't see any warranty conflict in doing so.

Bob

[joybulb]

Originally Posted by Rustic Eagle

joybulb,

IMO, yes.

If your 2019 184BS Baja is still under warranty you may elect to delay the application of Eternabond, but you will want to be diligent in inspecting "all" caulked seams/joints/trim, etc., at least 2-3 times a year. Keep an eye on the 'low quality' OEM black sealer tape (covers screw heads) used on the slide roof as well.

Since Jayco holds the RV owner responsible for maintaining all the caulked seams/joints/trim, etc., I elected to apply the added protection (Eternabond) while under warranty, I didn't see any warranty conflict in doing so.

Bob

thanks yes, out of warranty, bought from a lady who used it once or twice. So eternabond on the slide screws then too, got it. I’ve been keeping an eye on this forum for tips. I’ve attached a photo, assuming I put eternabond over the entirety of the „pooled“ sealant(2), which I think is dicor. What would I put over the black sealant they used in on(1)?

[joybulb]

Originally Posted by Rustic Eagle

I personally haven't seen the need to run Eternabond along the length of my TT's in the past, I just maintain a good bead of clear silicone caulk along the top edge of the gutter rail.

Bob

what brand/type of silicon are you using here? I though I read somewhere in this forum that run-of-the-mill hardware store silicon isn’t the best thing to use

[Rustic Eagle]

Originally Posted by joybulb

snip.......assuming I put eternabond over the entirety of the „pooled“ sealant(2), which I think is dicor. What would I put over the black sealant they used in on(1)?

Yes, you want the Eternabond to cover the entire 'pooled' Dicor sealant so the Eternabond adheres to the roofing material beyond the sealant.

I first applied the Eternabond over the length of the roof/front cap joint (and associated sealant) terminating the Eternabond at the 'raised' front cap/side wall black metal trim. I then applied the shorter length (to suit) of the 4" wide Eternabond to cover the raised black metal trim, black caulk, and a portion of the roof/front cap joint Eternabond.



Bob

[Rustic Eagle]

Originally Posted by joybulb

snip.......I read somewhere in this forum that run-of-the-mill hardware store silicon isn’t the best thing to use

I agree...., OSI Quad clear sealant would be a better option for clear applications.

I've also used a plastic putty knife removing the excess Butyl putty tape along the top of the metal gutter rail, the applied Dicor non-sag caulking (photo). I also use painters tape to control the application area of the caulk.



Bob

[lroyson]

Originally Posted by Rustic Eagle

I agree...., OSI Quad clear sealant would be a better option for clear applications.

I've also used a plastic putty knife removing the excess Butyl putty tape along the top of the metal gutter rail, the applied Dicor non-sag caulking (photo). I also use painters tape to control the application area of the caulk.



Bob

+1 on the OSI Quad clear sealant.

What type of roller are you all using to put down the Eternabond?

[joybulb]

Originally Posted by Rustic Eagle

I agree...., OSI Quad clear sealant would be a better option for clear applications.

I've also used a plastic putty knife removing the excess Butyl putty tape along the top of the metal gutter rail, the applied Dicor non-sag caulking (photo). I also use painters tape to control the application area of the caulk.



Bob

I ordered sikaflex 221, do you reckon that will do the trick?

[Rustic Eagle]

Originally Posted by lroyson

snip......What type of roller are you all using to put down the Eternabond?

This is what I use:



Bob

[Rustic Eagle]

Originally Posted by joybulb

I ordered sikaflex 221, do you reckon that will do the trick?

I'm not familiar with it, but I do know that it is used for RV applications and have seen it referenced on some RV forums. If your using it for the gutter rail application make sure it's not the "self-leveling" version.

Also, you may want to do a test application (about one foot) along the gutter rail just to get a feel on how it is to work with and smooth out with a finger (this is where the painters tape comes in handy )

Bob

[lroyson]

Rustic where did you get that roller. Do you have a link?

[Rustic Eagle]

Originally Posted by lroyson

Rustic where did you get that roller. Do you have a link?

lroyson,

Mine is an older 3" roller..., same as the following at Home Depot.......

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bon-Tool...-526/305903882

Another option: The following 2" roller (a little pricey) but looks like a solid product..., much better than those cheap plastic 2" rollers that self-destruct under a little hand pressure (been there, done it).....

https://www.homedepot.com/p/ROBERTS-...-964/309095976

Bob

[lroyson]

Thanks for the links. I agree om the 2" roller. I broke one before I even sarted.

[RichCarter]

Originally Posted by joybulb

Im new to RV ownership, is Elternabond on the front seam of the roof/front wall, something I should do?

I see owners frequently recommend Eternabond on the roof and sometimes corner seams. As far as I can tell, not a single manufacturer uses Eternabond, even the high-end builders. If the stuff is that good, why don't any of the builders use it? I haven't even heard of any repair shop using it for anything except small repairs.