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Old 06-16-2017, 10:50 PM   #1
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Question Gluing loosening parts on my Montana

The rubber seal around my door and several of the hatch panels are slowly separating from their metal frames on my 2001 Montana. What glue should I use to secure them?
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Old 06-17-2017, 04:57 AM   #2
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I would guess you're concerned with the rubber weatherstripping between the door edge and the frame that is compressed by the closed door to prevent leaks? If so, if it is serviceable and not torn, dry or cracked, any "quality" contact cement would work. Apply the contact cement per instructions (after cleaning the two surfaces) let it dry per the instructions, place the two pieces in the correct position and apply pressure for a few minutes. CAUTION: Once in contact, that's where the pieces will be permanently together, no "sliding or adjusting" can be done, so use caution that the gasket and the flange are properly aligned before you allow them to touch each other.

Your RV, a 2001 model is nearly 17 years old. Sun, UV radiation, chemicals, soaps, wax/polish and many other things can damage rubber. You may not be able to salvage the weatherstripping and might find that it needs to be replaced to properly seal. In that case, you'll probably find that your dealer has or can order replacement weatherstripping for you. You'll need a "sample piece" for him to know which type to order.

If, however, you're talking about the "rubber seal" that's actually a liquid sealant applied around the door after it's installed (similar to silicone sealant) then that would probably be Sikaflex or a similar product. You'll need to remove any damaged, non-adherent sealant, clean the area and reapply new sealant to the damaged areas. If this is the situation, then inspect very closely, any crack in the sealant could allow water to flow through from the outside to the inside of the door/hatch frame and could be the "entryway" for water to flow to the inner components of your RV.
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Old 06-17-2017, 05:24 AM   #3
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A picture might help.


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Old 06-17-2017, 10:11 PM   #4
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A picture might help.
Right. Here are my two current problems. The door strip and the hatch panels:
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Old 06-18-2017, 04:12 AM   #5
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First pic looks like screw cover. Easy to replace and it's not usually glued except on the ends. Common for it to shrink and not fit anymore.
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Old 06-18-2017, 05:37 AM   #6
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The seals around our "basement" hatches started to separate. Gorilla double sided tape works real well.
http://www.gorillatough.com/gorilla-...-mounting-tape
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Old 06-18-2017, 06:19 AM   #7
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As chuckster said, the first picture is a screw cover strip. Usually they become brittle and shrink, causing them to fall out or not fit and "bow" in the middle. That's an easy fix. Any RV parts store or most service departments usually stock it in their parts inventory. For the most part it's just a "pull the old one out of the track and snap the new on in. Seal the ends with silicone and you're done.

As for the weatherstripping in the hatches, double-sided tape may work, or if the seal material is torn, you may need to find replacement weatherstripping. Most RV dealerships will have it in stock or can order it for you. It's not "cheap" and may be sold by the spool, so if you need 12 feet, you may have to buy 100 feet since the dealer probably won't want to keep "extra stock that won't sell" onhand....
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