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Old 05-18-2013, 08:52 AM   #1
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Need gasket for Porch Light Lens

My 2006 Raptor has a porch lite and two ramp lights that have the same housing and lens. Can someone tell me how to get new gaskets for the lenses?
The lenses are 8" wide and 6" tall.

This photo shows the front side of the lens.



This photo shows the rear (gasket) side of the lense.



All lenses are filling up with water, even though I silicone sealed the housing to the camper siding.
I thought that solved the issue, but the water came back...Further investigation revealed
they installed the lenses upside down so water couldn't drain (from the small slot molded
into it for draining). The other reason is two of them have gaskets that were not installed
properly, allowing water past them.

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Old 05-18-2013, 05:49 PM   #2
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We needed to replace a gasket as well. Found a foam sheet at our nearby arts and crafts store. "Darice" is the brand. "Foamies" is the name. 2mm thick. 9x12 sheet. You will need to cut out the gasket. Worked great on a scare light.
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Old 05-19-2013, 12:04 AM   #3
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Why not a small bead of rtv from what's left in the tube from sealing base....just make sure not to clog the drain hole.
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Old 05-19-2013, 04:57 AM   #4
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No to RTV - - We need to be able to get it back apart!
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Old 05-19-2013, 07:43 PM   #5
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No to RTV - - We need to be able to get it back apart!
Can't you put the RTV on the lens, let it completely set up, then reinstall it on the light base. That way it won't adhere to the base and would be removable when needed.
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Old 05-19-2013, 09:34 PM   #6
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I must be doing something wrong when I use rtv as I have never had an issue taking things apart. It's rtv, not epoxy????????? It's a sealant not an adhesive.
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Old 05-21-2013, 05:05 AM   #7
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The old way

Sometimes the old way is the bast way. Whenever I need to re-seal any of the lenses on my '10 383, I use putty-tape. Works great. You have to trim excess off with razor knife, but it keeps out water and you can get the lenses off later. This was standard issue on rigs of old. I carry some with me at all times
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