[CLOSED] Alu-Innovations Troopy Pop Top Group Buy Interest (4 Viewers)

[theglobb]

I bought 12 and used them all. Also buy a battery caulking gun. It’s a must

Thank you! Figured the answer was somewhere within these 36 pages but didn’t feel like spending an hour trying to find it

 

[svsisu]

Quick question, I'm finally nearing in on installing the pop top onto my troopy. I was wondering roughly how many tubes of caulk y'all used to seal everything properly? Thanks.

I bought 12, used 8. I would have used all 12 or close to that if it had not started setting up quicker than I expected. Definitely get a battery powered caulk gun, and caulking helper if you can. And LOTS of tape. I have a bat powered caulk gun you can use if you want. I can mail it either to the mountains or the beach, or you can pick it up if installing after your visit to the OBX.

 

[LCMoneyPit]

I bought 12 and used them all. Also buy a battery caulking gun. It’s a must

What's the recommended caulk to use?

 

[prwillard2]

What's the recommended caulk to use?

I used Sikaflex 221

 

[davegonz]

Damn, that's a lot of caulk.

 

[prwillard2]

Damn, that's a lot of caulk.

 

[davegonz]

I knew that was coming.

 

[FJBen]

I knew that was coming.

 

[svsisu]

Damn, that's a lot of caulk.

It doesn't take that much to adhere/seal the pop top, but to completely encase the overlap takes a lot. I think this is important so it keeps condensation and moisture from settling into areas where you don't want it. There is a tremendous amount of squeeze out, but I wish I had squeeze out top and bottom all the way around. Hard to explain, but obvious once you see the pop top/roof interface.