It’s Wednesday, February 26, 2025, and I’m bundled up, thinking about a winterizing win with my 2024 Forest River Sierra 3800RK that saved my bacon—and my budget 💰. Last November, I noticed a drip in the rear kitchen of my fifth wheel 🌧️—a slow leak near the skylight above that fancy island counter 🍽️. With 42 feet of luxury to protect, I wasn’t about to let water ruin my hardwood floors or that plush master bedroom 🛏️. Time to play handyman!
I grabbed a ladder, a $10 tube of Dicor self-leveling lap sealant from Camping World, and climbed up in the chill ❄️. The Sierra’s roof is a beast—EPDM rubber, tough but needy—so I scrubbed the skylight seam with rubbing alcohol 🧼, then squeezed that gooey sealant like frosting a cake 🎂. It oozed into every crack, hardening overnight. Next day? No drip! I didn’t stop there—checked the slide-outs (all four of ‘em! 🚪) and resealed a corner where wind had pried at the caulk. Inside, I ran the furnace 🔥 to dry any damp spots, sipping cocoa 🍫 on the sofa while the Sierra hummed back to life.
That rig’s a dream—big pantry, washer-dryer prep—but leaks don’t care about luxury. Today’s a perfect day to eyeball your 3800RK’s seams before spring rains hit 🌦️. What’s your winterizing win? Drop it below—I’m taking notes! ⬇️
Happy trails! 🚐✨
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