Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Keystone RV Forums > Keystone Tech Forums > Repairs & Maintenance
Click Here to Login

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 08-07-2021, 05:20 PM   #1
sourdough
Site Team
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
Posts: 17,600
Saving Dicor Etc.

I've used caulk/Dicor/silicone for decades. No problem at all when you are running through a lot of product and then have some left. My issue is, and has been for years, what in the world to do with Dicor ($12 a tube) after using a small amount.

Just went over the seams on the RV today (2020) and had nothing but a couple of spots to touch up. Opened a new tube to do that and used a "dab". I have tried all kinds of caps, sealing the top....so many things I can't recall but the one thing that is a constant - they will dry up.

Today I tried a new direction; I've used the little rubber caps for EGR lines/PCV lines for years working on old engines. You can get them in a pack of various sizes at auto stores. And, I have multiple vacuum sealers for the house, RV etc. that work great. Stressing over opening yet another tube of Dicor and letting it ruin I had a revelation as I was napping ; what about using that rubber cap to seal the end of the tube and then vacuum seal it??? I have no idea but gave it a whirl today. If anyone has tried this chime in. Here's a pic of my "finished product" for use, hopefully, another day;
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	20210807_175740[1].jpg
Views:	32
Size:	270.0 KB
ID:	35138  
__________________
Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
sourdough is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-07-2021, 06:03 PM   #2
NH_Bulldog
Senior Member
 
NH_Bulldog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Henniker
Posts: 2,016
Let us know how it works! In theory, it sounds like a perfect solution.

I am on my second year of the same Dicor tube. I put a screw into the tip, and when I am ready the following year, I partially unscrew the screw and then yank it out the rest of the way with pliers and it gives me a clear channel for a fresh flow of product.
__________________
Rob & Amy
2019 Passport 240BH SL (current)
2024 Cougar 29BHL (on order, due early May)
2022 Ford F250 7.3L Godzilla Crew Cab 4x4
NH_Bulldog is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-07-2021, 06:28 PM   #3
flybouy
Site Team
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Joppa, MD
Posts: 11,714
What I've had luck with is shoving a roofing nail in the end. When I go to use it again I pull the nailbout then remove the "Funnel" from the end and use vompressed air with a nlow gun to blow out the contents backwards into a rag. Typically end up with a little dtied uo pyramid in the rag. Replace the applicator cap and proceed.
__________________
Marshall
2012 Laredo 303 TG
2010 F250 LT Super Cab, long bed, 4X4, 6.4 Turbo Diesel
flybouy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-08-2021, 04:14 AM   #4
roadglide
Senior Member
 
roadglide's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: nm
Posts: 1,833
Danny I have not tried that with decor. For a trip I make a hamburger Patties . The DW makes soup containers and freeze Everything get put into vacuum seal . I put the sealed soup right in the microwave defrost it’s slowly heats and will not explode . With the vac seal I can load the freezer up considerably more. I make a mess with anything that is paste, glue and oil, I’ll try that for the road and hope I never use it .
__________________
2018 1 ton 4x4 c.c standard bed GMC Denali
Anderson ultimate hitch
2015 311 Impact Fusion toy hauler
2018 Milwaukee 8 FLRTU roadglide glide ultra
2018 800 Z force spot BUGGY.
500 watts of solar enough power for boon docking.
roadglide is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-08-2021, 04:32 AM   #5
dutchmensport
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Indiana
Posts: 2,666
Lowe's hardware / home renovation stores carry a cap that fits over the end of the caulking tubes and they work very, very well. I had 4 of the older ones (just the cap), and they keep the tube from drying out. I've had some tubes capped this way for over a year. Not Dicor, but other caulkings I use around the house.

I have since opened a tube of "Alpha" caulking for my current Montana fifth wheel and have had one of these on it for at least 2 years now. I used a bit of it just about a month ago and it was still usable.

I have since purchased some new ones and now using them. I have several tubes of caulking for several different purposes around the house and the camper.

These work very, very well: Click here.

the secret though is to NOT cut the tip too far down. Snip the end, about 1/4 inch of the top. These seal really good for a long, long time.
__________________
2019 Montana High Country 375FL
2014 Chevy Duramax HD 6.6 - 3500 Diesel Dully Long bed Crew Cab
dutchmensport is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-08-2021, 05:33 AM   #6
CedarCreekWoody
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Trinidad,TX
Posts: 968
I'm a believer in vacuum sealing. Things in the freezer keep great. A month or so ago I got the bright idea to vacuum seal a fully greased set of wheel bearings to carry with me. This makes it easy to carry without a mess and keeps it protected from dirt and grime. I just hope I DON'T have the opportunity to open and use it on the side of a highway!

Sourdough keep us posted. I like your idea.
__________________
Woody
Cedar Creek Lake, Texas
2019 Laredo 290 SRL
2019 Ram 2500, 4x4, Cummins diesel
Andersen hitch
CedarCreekWoody is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-08-2021, 06:04 AM   #7
GMH
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Winnipeg
Posts: 139
I have some tiny “condoms” that I found at Lee Valley, specially made for sealing the nozzles. They seal better than any cap or plug that I’ve tried. I have also had success by squeezing the caulking out just slightly and letting it dry like that. It is a sealant after all, and the dried plug can be pulled out when ready to use the remains. I have no experience with Dicor yet though.
__________________
2010 Cougar 26SAB, 2017 F-250 Superduty gas. B&W Companion hitch.
GMH is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-08-2021, 08:19 AM   #8
JRTJH
Site Team
 
JRTJH's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Gaylord
Posts: 26,841
I put a screw in the tip to seal it, then wrap masking tape around the tip/screw to further seal it and store it in the refrigerator in the garage. It's worked "OK" and most tubes of caulk survive storage this way. 100% silicone though.... I've never managed to save it for more than a couple weeks before the tip is so well set up that it just won't flow, no matter how much I try to clear the dried silicone from the applicator.

I like the vacuum seal idea and am going to try it with my DICOR and also with silicone to see if it might give better results.
__________________
John



2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
JRTJH is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-08-2021, 12:04 PM   #9
Ken / Claudia
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Fruitland
Posts: 3,357
Great ideas guys, I tried the nail in the end and after awhile it's still no joy. Last
opened decor tube was 4 months old and hard as a rock.
I don't use my vacuum sealer enough. I like the idea and with spare wheel bearings. Other stuff in boat and RV tool box could be vacuumed sealed.
__________________
2013 24RKSWE (27ft TT) Cougar 1/2 ton series SOLD 10-2021
2013 Ford F350 4x4 CC 6.7 engine, 8 ft bed, 3.55 rear end, lariat package
Retired from Oregon State Police in 2011 than worked another 9.5 years as a small town traffic cop:
As of 05-2020, I am all done with 39 years total police work. No more uniforms for me.
Ken / Claudia is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-08-2021, 12:46 PM   #10
sourdough
Site Team
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
Posts: 17,600
Quote:
Originally Posted by dutchmensport View Post
Lowe's hardware / home renovation stores carry a cap that fits over the end of the caulking tubes and they work very, very well. I had 4 of the older ones (just the cap), and they keep the tube from drying out. I've had some tubes capped this way for over a year. Not Dicor, but other caulkings I use around the house.

I have since opened a tube of "Alpha" caulking for my current Montana fifth wheel and have had one of these on it for at least 2 years now. I used a bit of it just about a month ago and it was still usable.

I have since purchased some new ones and now using them. I have several tubes of caulking for several different purposes around the house and the camper.

These work very, very well: Click here.

the secret though is to NOT cut the tip too far down. Snip the end, about 1/4 inch of the top. These seal really good for a long, long time.

I've not tried that particular DAP product but I've used some type of caps supposed to save caulk but didn't have much luck. I'll get some of those and give them a whirl too.
__________________
Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
sourdough is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Keystone RV Company or any of its affiliates in any way. Keystone RV® is a registered trademark of the Keystone RV Company.


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:44 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.