Strip caulk or just caulk over

[adcummings]

My new used 2014 16DBS is my first RV.

I recently had a little leak and caulked over the front seam. It was pretty easy to see where it was getting in.

I think I have it stopped but I was thinking about pulling all the caulk off next Spring and re-doing it all. Is that worth it or will pulling it all off create more headache? Do most people just keep caulking over layer after layer?

[DavidM]

New caulk usually doesn't adhere all that well to old caulk. But a layer of new over old that also covers exposed aluminum should seal the joint fine. But the best way is to remove all old caulk first.

Since rainwater leaking into a Camplite won't hurt anything, I would be inclined to just keep patching it when leaks show up. But if it were a wooden framed, pressboard cabinet, luan floor camper, well......

David