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Forum: Building Your Own 09-25-2018, 08:37 PM
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Posted By 40's rock
This is my source for the accordion gasket: ...

This is my source for the accordion gasket:


https://www.accordionboot.com/
Forum: Building Your Own 09-24-2018, 08:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,043
Posted By 40's rock
6 years later and I am happy to report the system...

6 years later and I am happy to report the system has worked very well. Only repair was to replace a torn boot last year.
Forum: Building Your Own 10-14-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,043
Posted By 40's rock
I installed the gasket from the inside for...

I installed the gasket from the inside for access. It has to be removed when we lift the cab for service. No glue since we have to remove it periodically. The flange on the stainless rails is...
Forum: Building Your Own 09-17-2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,043
Posted By 40's rock
interior finished...end dams riveted and caulked...

interior finished...end dams riveted and caulked into corners, accordion gasket installed. Still have outer skin and insulation to install
Forum: Building Your Own 09-14-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,043
Posted By 40's rock
fortunately, the cab and the RV box are both...

fortunately, the cab and the RV box are both aluminum. The stainless steel trim sets 1/2" off the cut edge of the aluminum skins to help avoid friction. I chose stainless trim because it is less...
Forum: Building Your Own 09-12-2012, 10:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,043
Posted By 40's rock
temped in the accordion gasket...makes great...

temped in the accordion gasket...makes great square corners.

Next, install the corner/end dams, then an exterior "rain cap"on the RV box to screen and hold insulation..the Texas summer could...
Forum: Building Your Own 09-11-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,043
Posted By 40's rock
bolted in place, next I will install the end dams...

bolted in place, next I will install the end dams to make the corners (pre-drilled for ease of installation.)

Temporary cardboard exterior sheathing shows in the pictures. Notice the gap between...
Forum: Building Your Own 09-11-2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,043
Posted By 40's rock
The metal roughed in:

The metal roughed in:
Forum: Building Your Own 09-11-2012, 08:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,043
Posted By 40's rock
I had 18 ga stainless steel brake metal pieces...

I had 18 ga stainless steel brake metal pieces fabricated and ordered "extra wide accordion gasket" to bridge between the two parts

The RV box wall is 2" thick and the cab wall is 1-1/4" The...
Forum: Building Your Own 09-11-2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,043
Posted By 40's rock
Portal

When I bought the rig, there was not passageway between the cab/sleeper and the RV box. I knew it would be one of the first projects...kids bopping back and forth during trips, utilizing the RV ac...
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