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Old 03-09-2015, 04:37 PM   #1
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Rubber Cap/seal for all the roof screws???

On our 2004 Dolphin I noticed that there is a rubber slide/lip in cap/seal that is located just above the rail for the awnings that goes the entire length of the coach.
It looks like it was designed to form a sealed area protecting the screws that hold the fiberglass roof cap in place - (if that makes sense) My observation is that there is only a few remaining pieces (due to dry-rot I'm assuming) and a lot of screws exposed. I am concerned that this may predispose my coach to a leak???

What is this area actually called and where can i find that type of seal?

Any help on this is much appreciated as I want to replaced this ASAP and its looks like its something I can install.

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Eternabond makes a tape that you may want to consider.
http://www.eternabond.com/
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See if you can find it on this site:
http://www.all-rite.com/rubber-seals-gaskets-c-38.html
or
http://www.trimlok.com/
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Eternabond makes a tape that you may want to consider.
EternaBond

Actually I believe its more like a rubber gasket than a tape! It looks like a something that you can lip in and slide down the track.
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I think this is it:
https://www.factoryrvsurplus.com/cat...ategory_id=172

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-x-100-ft-W...-/321432539300
Google 'RV Vinal Cap' or 'RV Screw Covers' for more options.
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Thank you Tom,,,I think you are right,,, that's exactly what it looks like!
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If it's anything like my 2000, it's more of a trim cover to hide the screws, not really a seal. Discovered that my screws underneath were rusted & leaking.
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It's just a trim cover - the screws are set in caulk that is under the strip and that's the leak-proofing. You can get a new rubber insert - it's a standard item in many RV stores or online RV parts places. The insert molding comes in a couple widths and various colors.
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