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Sealing and Drilling Holes in Van

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Max Tepfer · · Bend, OR · Joined Oct 2007 · Points: 2,513

For all you van buildout-ers out there, I am redoing the framing of build out in the van that I just bought. It's bolted to the floor so I need to fill two holes and drill two more. Any beta on sealing the old ones as well as the new ones for maximum waterproofness?

bobmirko · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2010 · Points: 100

Put a black plastic plug in epoxy or in marine scellant. You can also use a plug and self leveling marine scellant. You can find good stuff on Van forum searching on solar panels installs or roof fan/vent install.

Hope this help!

bobmirko · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2010 · Points: 100
Norse Force · · Nederland, CO · Joined Nov 2012 · Points: 0

Ask for seam seal at an autoparts store. That is what they use at the factory.

Ray Pinpillage · · West Egg · Joined Jul 2010 · Points: 180

Eternabond tape for seams, silicon for bolts. I've been using the stuff for years. I have to seal the bed of my truck and that is what I have for it. You can order it online or buy it at most RV dealerships and service centers.

eternabond.com/RV-Leak-Repa…

Adam Paashaus · · Greensboro, NC · Joined May 2007 · Points: 791

A few choices with the best being to weld the hole shut. If you dont weld, which is likely or you would have already done it, I would go with the automotive seam sealant. You could even get a small piece of sheet metal and seal the patch over the hole.

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