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!

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.

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?

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.

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riven1950
Explorer
Sep 23, 2018
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.
gbopp
Explorer
Sep 23, 2018
Thank You. :C
ulvik
Explorer
Sep 23, 2018
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?
RobWNY
Explorer
Sep 23, 2018
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.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Sep 23, 2018
Jackerjack idea, riven.
RVhiker
Explorer
Sep 23, 2018
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.
westend
Explorer
Sep 23, 2018
Depending on the siding, you can buy new material to cut and fit. I have mobile audio speakers in my truck made with carbon fiber, no leaks. Infiniti brand makes many speakers with polymer cones, as do various marine speaker brands, they don't leak.

If you have paper cones, now, you could try a cheap fix--buy a small container of "Puzzle Coat" at a craft shop, paint the cones and surrounds with the coating. It will alter the sound but not so much that it will make it unbearable.
path1
Explorer
Sep 23, 2018
I cut out a frisbee and glued it in hole. But not sure for long time test. Sold that RV about 2 yrs later, so unsure of long term.
wrvond
Explorer II
Sep 24, 2018
Here you go:

Sea Choice covers.
msmith1_wa
Explorer
Sep 25, 2018
My dad removed the speakers and his trailer and covered the holes with lights.