I have never been comfortable with the closed gap of the slide seal when sealed to the trailer. On my 220RK is about 1/2 to 3/4 inch away and about 1.5 inches into the main seal. All of the trim screws are exposed. When driving a lot of pressure can occur in that gap.
Typical dept to seal edge
Typical gap
As can be see the trace outline of the stock seal is a ways in from the edge, There is about 1.25 inches clear to install a second seal.
So I looked around for a D seal the was adhesive backed that would work. Found this -
I found a good price for a 50' roll at RVupgrades.com I wanted extra for other uses too like to seal my truck tailgate.
To prep the surface I use denatured (rubbing alcohol)
I also took before measurements on the slide gap to be sure the seal did not interfere with the original slide seal (It didn't)
BTW the stains on the trim are from irrigation water spray. I think I needs to use Dawn and white vinegar to get then off.
Typical dept to seal edge
Typical gap
As can be see the trace outline of the stock seal is a ways in from the edge, There is about 1.25 inches clear to install a second seal.
So I looked around for a D seal the was adhesive backed that would work. Found this -
I found a good price for a 50' roll at RVupgrades.com I wanted extra for other uses too like to seal my truck tailgate.
To prep the surface I use denatured (rubbing alcohol)
I also took before measurements on the slide gap to be sure the seal did not interfere with the original slide seal (It didn't)
BTW the stains on the trim are from irrigation water spray. I think I needs to use Dawn and white vinegar to get then off.
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