R-pod Owners Forum : Roof to Side Rubber Seal Cracking/Peeling http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Roof to Side Rubber Seal Cracking/Peeling Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 03:27:36 +0000 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:38:56 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15487 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Roof to Side Rubber Seal Cracking/Peeling : Thanks Steven for the reply,I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149949#149949 Author: Winterpod
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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.Smile]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:38:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149949#149949 Roof to Side Rubber Seal Cracking/Peeling : http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149948#149948 Author: Winterpod
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Posted: 30 Oct 2022 at 10:33am

]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:33:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149948#149948 Roof to Side Rubber Seal Cracking/Peeling : If I recall correctly, the bulb... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149943#149943 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 29 Oct 2022 at 10:40pm

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.]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2022 22:40:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149943#149943 Roof to Side Rubber Seal Cracking/Peeling : I am looking for the rubber bulb... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149940#149940 Author: Winterpod
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Posted: 29 Oct 2022 at 3:40pm

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 
]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2022 15:40:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149940#149940 Roof to Side Rubber Seal Cracking/Peeling : +1 It's a quick job and not... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149904#149904 Author: gpokluda
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Posted: 24 Oct 2022 at 7:46pm

+1 It's a quick job and not difficult to do. A 100' roll will do every seam on a 179.]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:46:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149904#149904 Roof to Side Rubber Seal Cracking/Peeling : Originally posted by CanucktravellerAwesome.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149903#149903 Author: Ben Herman
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Posted: 24 Oct 2022 at 6:24pm

Originally posted by Canucktraveller

Awesome. What about hours for labour to install? 15-16 hours seems like a lot

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
]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 18:24:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149903#149903 Roof to Side Rubber Seal Cracking/Peeling : I did mine a few years ago but... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149902#149902 Author: jato
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Posted: 24 Oct 2022 at 5:54pm

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.
]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 17:54:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149902#149902 Roof to Side Rubber Seal Cracking/Peeling : Awesome. What about hours for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149901#149901 Author: Canucktraveller
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Posted: 24 Oct 2022 at 4:04pm

Awesome. What about hours for labour to install? 15-16 hours seems like a lot
]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:04:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149901#149901 Roof to Side Rubber Seal Cracking/Peeling : Okay, it is the vinyl strip. 3... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149899#149899 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 24 Oct 2022 at 3:38pm

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.]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:38:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149899#149899 Roof to Side Rubber Seal Cracking/Peeling : Its the strip molding running... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149896#149896 Author: Canucktraveller
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Posted: 24 Oct 2022 at 2:18pm

Its the strip molding running from front to back on both sides that are cracked.

]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:18:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149896#149896 Roof to Side Rubber Seal Cracking/Peeling : I re-read the original post and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149894#149894 Author: StephenH
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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.]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:35:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149894#149894 Roof to Side Rubber Seal Cracking/Peeling : I replaced the white vinyl trim... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149881#149881 Author: jato
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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.
]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2022 19:40:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149881#149881 Roof to Side Rubber Seal Cracking/Peeling : Same here on my RPod 178 (2019).... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149879#149879 Author: Canucktraveller
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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 happyAngryOuch]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2022 15:18:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149879#149879 Roof to Side Rubber Seal Cracking/Peeling : I think you are describing thi... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149743#149743 Author: StephenH
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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.
]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2022 17:30:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149743#149743 Roof to Side Rubber Seal Cracking/Peeling : RPod-179: the rubber seal between... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149742#149742 Author: Dadboni
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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?]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2022 15:38:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15487&PID=149742#149742