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ulvik
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Sep 23, 2018

Want to remove outdoor speakers.

Been searching to find a way to remove my outdoor speakers. Every camper I have ever had always had issues with water getting in behind the outdoor speakers over time. I caulk and caulk but the water always seams to get in behind the speaker at most times through the speaker itself past the "waterproof" speaker grills. We do not use the speakers so is there a company that makes a plug or insert to simple remove the speakers and simply seal in a permanent plug for the 4" hole? Been searching with no luck. Thanks!
  • I removed the speakers from the side of my trailer for the reasons the OP listed. There was a large hole that had been cut for the wiring; the large hole I covered with a piece of Eternabond. There were two screw holes I filled with caulk.
  • Don't use Flex Seal. That stuff doesn't hold up very long. It's a temporary fix and you'll have the same problem. Use good RV caulking like ProFlex.
  • riven1950 wrote:
    Just thinking, if you never plan to use the speakers, remove them and waterproof them from the inside. You may be able to seal the grill with something that will make the grill waterproof and not noticible from the outside. ( some thing on the order of flex seal or a good caulk, would not have to be pretty ) Then caulk around the edges and you don't need to fill the hole or buy a cover. If you change your mind later just buy new speakers.

    Great idea did not think of going that route. Wonder if I sprayed expansion foam on the back of the speaker cone and trim it to fit back into the hole if that would hold up?
  • Just thinking, if you never plan to use the speakers, remove them and waterproof them from the inside. You may be able to seal the grill with something that will make the grill waterproof and not noticible from the outside. ( some thing on the order of flex seal or a good caulk, would not have to be pretty ) Then caulk around the edges and you don't need to fill the hole or buy a cover. If you change your mind later just buy new speakers.

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