Cualking questions

[la62pv]

It's time to recaulk the roof on my 2001 Coachmen Clipper.  I have a few questions and I figured I'd ask the Pro's.  Do I need to remove all the caulking or just the spots that look bad?  What is the best way to get the old caulking off?  Last but not least, is there a special kind of caulk to use?  I really don't want to mess this job up so, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[NightOwl]

Hey,eveyrbody we need some answers here!!  How come people have stuff to say about bearings and tires (good subjects of course)  but no advice about this?  :confused:  

I want to know how to caulk my roof when it gets worn--SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP either with information or a place to find it!

PUT has a great reputation for  posting good answers, now let's live up to our publicity :#

[MommaMia]

http://www.arveeclub.com/showthread.php?t=51669&highlight=caulk

I think this thread can help answer questions.... If I did this right! Yup... just checked my link.

[garym053]

I recaulked my Jayco this Spring and based on advise it the Fix It thread, I did NOT even attempt to scrape off the old! I used a caulking that I bought at a RV dealer but since I gave the tube to my BIL, I can't tell you what it was except that I think Dicor was the brand.
I spread a bead of caulk next to the old caulking, then ran my finger along it to spread and smooth it.
It came out looking pretty good!

[Gone-Camping]

I don't have much I could say about this, had a couple of old Starcraft's but they didn't require a lot of caulking, and the Coleman/FFT certainly didn't need caulking. Now the Coachman & Vikings from what I understand require recaulking something to the tune of yearly, but most of the units out there don't have this requirement, only to recaulk as necesary...