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    Posted: 30 Jun 2015 at 5:36pm
 What is The best caulking to use around lights,trim etc. on the outside of our r-pod?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Jun 2015 at 7:24pm
I use good old clear weatherproof silicone:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-Silicone-II-2-8-oz-Clear-Window-and-Door-Caulk-GE500-3TG/100179996
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Jun 2015 at 7:44pm
Ditto !
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Jun 2015 at 8:02pm
Yes clear Silicone.  Clean the area with a cloth dampened with lacquer thinner, or denatured alcohol. Dry off with another clean cloth. Then caulk. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Jun 2015 at 9:15pm
Welcome.  Caulk on!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jul 2015 at 11:30am
In some areas there is a beige or tan caulk (on the 2015 182g anyway).  Is this simply a colored silicone or another product?  I've heard that some caulks are not compatible with silicone but I haven't verified.   
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jul 2015 at 11:38am
Could be silicone, you can buy it in lots of colors now.

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