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Jun 26, 2016

Where to buy door & exterior compartment rubber seal ?

I replaced all my seals (1/2 inch) with foam seal from Lowes. It's appears that was a poor choice as it hold water like a sponge. It is more of a foam type material. It think I need a rubber type seal / gasket. Where can I purchase the proper material? Tks, CWT
  • Do a search for Steel Rubber Products. They have a huge selection of rubber weatherstripping of all shapes and sizes.
  • campingwiththoreau wrote:
    Re lowes etc.. : that's what I'm using - not good. It's foam and holds water.

    Found the proper rubber seal on large roll at E-trailer.

    Tks,
    CWT


    campingwiththoreau wrote:
    I replaced all my seals (1/2 inch) with foam seal from Lowes. It's appears that was a poor choice as it hold water like a sponge. It is more of a foam type material. It think I need a rubber type seal / gasket. Where can I purchase the proper material? Tks, CWT


    Mine wasn't foam, I was able to find the rubber type like came on the MH originally and it was even white. Something like this.

    Doug
  • Thanks- already have that type... I use on my roof vents. I was seeking ( sorry did not make clear) 1/2 rubber for exterior compartment doors. Found it at E-trailer today. Used to buy on eBay.... Seems many of the Rv supply houses are no longer on eBay.

    I see your in Florida. You know anyone in your area that works on vintage Airstreams? Looking for someone in Florida or Midwest to install plumbing & cabinets. Tks, cwt


    Chris Bryant wrote:
    http://www.ebay.com/bhp/trim-lok
  • Re eBay- yes- used to buy lots of Rv supplies there... Offers limited these days.
    Re lowes etc.. : that's what I'm using - not good. It's foam and holds water.

    Found the proper rubber seal on large roll at E-trailer.

    Tks,
    CWT


    campingwiththoreau wrote:
    I replaced all my seals (1/2 inch) with foam seal from Lowes. It's appears that was a poor choice as it hold water like a sponge. It is more of a foam type material. It think I need a rubber type seal / gasket. Where can I purchase the proper material? Tks, CWT
  • I bought some from either Lowes or Home Depot, it was almost an exact match for what came on my Hurricane. I believe it was with the exterior door sweeps and such.

    Doug
  • I would look at EBAY first.
    Try searching RV WINDOW SEAL AND RV DOOR SEAL

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