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Old 02-11-2019, 05:17 PM   #1
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Default Deteriorating Shell Seal

I noticed while winterizing the trailer in November that the poofy flexible seal between the front (outer) shell and rear (inner) shell was deteriorating and the underlying canvas like material was showing in places. The most prominent is in the corners. Along the top, it looks like PO painted the seal with latex paint. I'm wondering if rubber roof material might rejuvenate the material and help avoid what looks like a nasty and time consuming job to replace the seal. Does anyone have experience with this or ideas?
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Old 02-12-2019, 07:41 AM   #2
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I know others have replaced the seal and it should be done. Any other repair is probably a hack and will leak and mold the foam inside the seal. The only repair that might work is a vinyl repair.

The others who have done the seal replacement may be able to chime in and help. I is also common for the wood behind the seal to rot. This is also time consuming, but necessary repair.

Once done, though, as long as quality materials are used and maintained, it should last 5-10 years or more depending on maintenance. I'm sorry, no good quick fix as far as I know.
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Old 02-13-2019, 01:15 PM   #3
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It appears to be a vinyl-coated polyester fabric, and mine has visible wear with the fabric mesh showing in some spots too. The fabric stores online have it in rolls. Look for something that mentions being ultraviolet resistant, or get it in black rather than white. Where it says "vinyl coated PVC", they probably mean vinyl-coated polyester, since vinyl and PVC are the same thing.
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