R-pod Owners Forum : Window Seals https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Window Seals Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:27:52 +0000 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 18:01:53 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13616 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Window Seals : For this type of seal I use LEXEL,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13616&PID=132096#132096 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13616
Posted: 06 Jun 2020 at 6:01pm

For this type of seal I use LEXEL, it is the best, it is an adhesive and sealant. I use it on leaks and sealant issues all around the property.]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2020 18:01:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13616&PID=132096#132096 Window Seals : Looks good! It should hold up... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13616&PID=132093#132093 Author: StephenH
Subject: 13616
Posted: 06 Jun 2020 at 5:54pm

Looks good! It should hold up well.]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2020 17:54:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13616&PID=132093#132093 Window Seals : So, thanks for the polyurethane... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13616&PID=132090#132090 Author: Grant177
Subject: 13616
Posted: 06 Jun 2020 at 5:17pm

So, thanks for the polyurethane tip.  

I pushed the seal right up to the top on each window, used a bit there (to seal and hold it in place) then cut a small piece of black plastic to keep the polyurethane from the glass, and seal up each bottom.  This is a bad picture (but you get the idea).  It looks sloppy here...but is actually barely noticable unless you are right up with you nose to the glass.



]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2020 17:17:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13616&PID=132090#132090 Window Seals : Thanks Woodmiester.I started using... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13616&PID=131995#131995 Author: Grant177
Subject: 13616
Posted: 04 Jun 2020 at 11:28am

Thanks Woodmiester.

I started using Gorilla tape a few years back and now swear by the stuff.  It's incredible.   

I repaired a plastic garbage can that had split with it about 3 years ago, and it still holds it perfectly, along with a lawn mower handle and other miscellaneous items.  Think I'll be using up a roll or two under the slide perhaps! Smile

]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2020 11:28:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13616&PID=131995#131995 Window Seals : They make a very tough electrical... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13616&PID=131994#131994 Author: Woodmiester
Subject: 13616
Posted: 04 Jun 2020 at 11:06am

They make a very tough electrical tape in many widths that they use for electrical connections on cell phone towers.  I don't know who makes it, but it is unbelievably strong, sticky and resilient.

I keep a couple of rolls in the Pod for situations such as these.  I have even made some seals with this stuff and has lasted for years.   For the bottom of the slide, I cut 2 small pieces of rubber (from a spatula) encased it in this tape then taped it to the existing seal beneath the slide out.  Been in place for about 3 years now.
]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2020 11:06:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13616&PID=131994#131994 Window Seals : Thanks Jato.Yes, we noticed under... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13616&PID=131989#131989 Author: Grant177
Subject: 13616
Posted: 04 Jun 2020 at 10:33am

Thanks Jato.

Yes, we noticed under the slide 2-3 locations where the large rubber seal just does not completely close against all the mechanical pieces under there.

I had placed numerous j-cloths under there to block the larger areas, but next time, I'm doing that, plus a little gorilla tape as well as there were a couple other smaller gaps too.

I am 90% sure it was the windows....I could easily see when I opened the windows right to the hard limit, it left a significant gap near the corners....any critters crawling around the screen would be likely to find it and get it.

So, hopefully, between leaving the windows open at 90%, the polyurethane (I applied yesterday) etc. the bug problem will go away.
]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2020 10:33:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13616&PID=131989#131989 Window Seals : Hi Grant, I have the same year... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13616&PID=131951#131951 Author: jato
Subject: 13616
Posted: 03 Jun 2020 at 2:01pm

Hi Grant, I have the same year and model pod as you.  Very early on, I encountered the same issues of mosquitoes getting inside our 177.  Was almost ready to get a transfusion after losing so much blood to those thristy critters in the UP of Michigan.  Our problem was with the slide.  Looking under the slide in the middle is the metal rod with teeth and a rubber piece on either side.  Problem was that those 2 pieces of rubber didn't accomplish much keeping bugs out, there was easily a 1" gap on each side, allowing easy access to the mosquitoes.  Easy solution was to stuff an old undershirt in that area to block off/close the opening.  No problems since then.  My only fear is one day I may forget to take it out before bringing the slide in, that would be a messy situation.]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2020 14:01:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13616&PID=131951#131951 Window Seals : https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13616&PID=131936#131936 Author: marwayne
Subject: 13616
Posted: 03 Jun 2020 at 10:42am

]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:42:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13616&PID=131936#131936 Window Seals : Would the RV place have the sealant?... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13616&PID=131935#131935 Author: Grant177
Subject: 13616
Posted: 03 Jun 2020 at 10:39am

Would the RV place have the sealant?  I have to pop by there later anyways.  How would you apply the sealant without sticking to the glass?  Any ideas?  Or perhaps apply it, and then slide a razor blade underneath afterwards to cut the bond?]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:39:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13616&PID=131935#131935 Window Seals : Fill the gaps with a little bit... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13616&PID=131924#131924 Author: StephenH
Subject: 13616
Posted: 03 Jun 2020 at 9:58am

Fill the gaps with a little bit of sealant? Dow makes a black, rubbery sealant that stays flexible and seems to work quite well. I'll have to go get the tube to post the information since I don't have it here with me.]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:58:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13616&PID=131924#131924 Window Seals : So, on our "test" camping... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13616&PID=131923#131923 Author: Grant177
Subject: 13616
Posted: 03 Jun 2020 at 9:45am

So, on our "test" camping trip we did, we noticed a LOT of mosquitoes were getting into the trailer.  Actually turned into a sleepless night of bug killing and blood sucking.  Looked like a murder scene the next morning...Shocked

Anyways, I think I see where they are getting in....the seals on all the windows look like they have shrunk over the years, and when you open the window all the way, this creates a gap in the corners...any bugs crawling on the screen can get in on the top or bottom corner.

I think leaving the glass closed about 1" will solve the problem temporarily (the round corners on the glass creates the gap) but are those seals replaceable?

 
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