Roof to Side Rubber Seal Cracking/Peeling

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   I re-read the original post and your follow-up. Are you talking about the vinyl trim, the roof material, or the rubber bulb and flap seals that go around the slide-out? It helps to know the correct problem. Posting a picture of it would be helpful.

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StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6291	Post Options Post Reply Quote StephenH Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Roof to Side Rubber Seal Cracking/Peeling Posted: 24 Oct 2022 at 10:35am
	I re-read the original post and your follow-up. Are you talking about the vinyl trim, the roof material, or the rubber bulb and flap seals that go around the slide-out? It helps to know the correct problem. Posting a picture of it would be helpful.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3227	Post Options Post Reply Quote jato Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Oct 2022 at 7:40pm
	I replaced the white vinyl trim insert on my 177 after it was 10 years old as it was beginning to crack. Ended up purchasing a 100' roll of premium 1 inch white vinyl trim insert on eBay (which in 2020 had the best price by far) and 200 stainless steel 1" long #10 screws to replace the rusted steel screws installed by FR. Also dipped each screw in Dicor before inserting. Doing the trim alone I can't imagine would take more than 2 to 3 hours tops if that is all you are doing by yourself. To do the almost 200 s.s. screw change outs and change the vinyl trim I think I had about 9 hours into the entire job. The only nasty part was drilling a bunch of new holes underneath as nearly all the steel screws had rusted away. Note: if you plan on doing that purchase a carbide tipped drill bit, a normal bit won't work, at least it didn't on my 2011 model.
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Canucktraveller Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Jun 2020 Location: BC Canaa Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Canucktraveller Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Oct 2022 at 3:18pm
	Same here on my RPod 178 (2019). My RV service center calls them "long leg moldings". Both are cracked and compromised in several places. RV service is quoting me $2800 in labor (almost 18 hours) to replace them. Seems ridiculous, especially for a trailer that's only three years old. The parts are apparently $150 CAD. Currently working on getting Forest River to cover the cost. Not happy
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StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6291	Post Options Post Reply Quote StephenH Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 2022 at 5:30pm
	I think you are describing this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0031Y7Z0A/ This is a much heavier duty insert than what the factory uses. It has held up very well for me. I ordered it in 2018 when the thin stuff cracked for me also.
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Dadboni Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 06 Sep 2020 Location: NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dadboni Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 2022 at 3:38pm
	RPod-179: the rubber seal between the roof and side is cracking and peeling. Is FR the only place where I can order this or are there other options? BTW: what is it called?