Roof to Side Rubber Seal Cracking/Peeling
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Topic: Roof to Side Rubber Seal Cracking/Peeling
Posted By: Dadboni
Subject: Roof to Side Rubber Seal Cracking/Peeling
Date 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? |
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2022 at 5:30pm
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I think you are describing this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0031Y7Z0A/ - 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. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Canucktraveller
Date 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  ------------- Happy Trails |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2022 at 7:40pm
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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. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2022 at 10:35am
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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. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Canucktraveller
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2022 at 2:18pm
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Its the strip molding running from front to back on both sides that are cracked. ------------- Happy Trails |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2022 at 3:38pm
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Okay, it is the vinyl strip. 3 years is not bad. If it were less than a year, you would have a case. Sun, heat, and weather is not kind to the factory strip. Just order the vinyl strip about which I posted which costs a lot less than what you quoted. It is $26.50 US. Even with the exchange rate, it would be much less than $150 CA. That is, unless the import duties are that onerous. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Canucktraveller
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2022 at 4:04pm
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Awesome. What about hours for labour to install? 15-16 hours seems like a lot
------------- Happy Trails |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2022 at 5:54pm
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I did mine a few years ago but also changed out all the steel screws to stainless. IF you are only doing the 1 inch vinyl trim and nothing else I cannot imagine it taking over 2 or 3 hours tops. The only part that takes much time are the ends that have the Phillips head on the black plastic cap. Those need to be cleaned and re-caulked. If the temps are warm enough so the trim insert is flexible it goes on very quickly, just squeeze it together and let it set in the channel. Again, the pieces on the slide out take a bit more time as there are 4 corners, Phillips screws to clean up and re-caulk, but overall it is quite simple and straightforward. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: Ben Herman
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2022 at 6:24pm
If its just the vinyl trim insert, its an easy job by yourself. I've replaced both sides on mine, each side took maybe an hour tops. I bought A 100 ft roll from Amazon for less than $20. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077H26H2Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Posted By: gpokluda
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2022 at 7:46pm
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+1 It's a quick job and not difficult to do. A 100' roll will do every seam on a 179. ------------- Gpokluda 2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Triumph T120 |
Posted By: Winterpod
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2022 at 3:40pm
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I am looking for the rubber bulb and flap seal that goes around the sides and top and bottom of the slide out for a 178.Any suggestion where to find some and is it easy or difficult to replace? Thanks in advance for any help ------------- Winter pod 2013 R-Pod 178 2007 Silverato 1500 LT. Trek Stash 8 29er hard tail Old Town Kayak |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2022 at 10:40pm
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If I recall correctly, the bulb and wiper are in a track and it would likely be easier getting the old one out of that track than to get the new one in. However, I don't think it is too awfully complicated. Search Amazon and see if any of those are a match for what is there. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Winterpod
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2022 at 10:33am
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------------- Winter pod 2013 R-Pod 178 2007 Silverato 1500 LT. Trek Stash 8 29er hard tail Old Town Kayak |
Posted By: Winterpod
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2022 at 10:38am
Thanks Steven for the reply,I think I found the right replacement seal on Amazon. Will give the replacement a go next week when it arrives. ------------- Winter pod 2013 R-Pod 178 2007 Silverato 1500 LT. Trek Stash 8 29er hard tail Old Town Kayak |