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03-03-2004, 07:18 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
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weatherstripping around the door
Where can I get the replacement weatherstripping to go around the door of my 1971 Land Yacht?
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03-03-2004, 07:37 AM
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Still Working
1994 36' Classic 36
North Charleston
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,686
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Dealership
If you are a purist, most any Airstream dealer,
If not purist but want it to work well,
Home depot, Weather stripping.
Hard part is getting the old stuff off.
I am certain a dealer will chime in and tell you horror stories of not keeping it pure
Smily
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03-03-2004, 08:24 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,018
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Fit and function
I'll admit I'm a purist, but not to a fault. Don't tell anyone, but I used a different style wire cap when I replaced my backup light sockets
I don't know if your '71 door seal is the same as the one on my '67, but on mine, the seal is not made of foam like the stuff sold at home improvement centers. As a consequence, it lays flatter. As I understand it, the design of the seal incorporates a small flap which seals tighter when wind hits it.
A foam-type seal from a home improvement store may make your door harder to close if your original seal was thinner.
I got my all my seals from the friendly folks at InlandRV.com
Hope this helps,
Tom
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03-03-2004, 09:59 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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unless you are keeping your AS as a collectible, I would always use the best product I can find original or not. Certain Airstream specific items of course, excluded.
Often times it is the new version minor replacement parts that are better suited to the job on these older rigs.
I recall when I changed out my woodgrain stripe for a new look, I got a fair amount of good natured ( I hope) flack about it. But it sure did improve the look of my coach.
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03-03-2004, 10:07 AM
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Still Working
1994 36' Classic 36
North Charleston
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,686
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Foam sizes
You can buy several thicknesses of Weatherstripping at HD.
The contributor above is correct if you use stripping that is too thick it will hinder the door closing.
I think you can get weatherstrip as thin as .25 inches. I think if you look real hard you may even find some in white rather that black or grey.
How much did that OEM weatherstrip cost you at inland?
Smily
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03-03-2004, 10:34 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,018
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Re: Foam sizes
Quote:
Originally posted by smily
How much did that OEM weatherstrip cost you at inland?
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I paid $0.75 per foot (plus adhesive).
Here is Andy's picture of it. I repeat, "Andy's picture" - It is his, not mine:
http://www.inlandrv.com/parts/005s-gasket.jpg
To pre-empt the replies that are sure to follow, "Yes, it is more expensive than a foam gasket." But, since Airstream used foam gaskets on other parts of my Overlander, I decided they used this particular style of gasket on the door for a reason.
I will make a multitude of mistakes on my Overlander before its maiden voyage. I would like to think they will be out of ignorance, not arrogance that "I know better than Airstream (and my way was cheaper)".
Sorry, didn't mean to rant. As you can see below, there are plenty of areas waiting for mistakes to be made:
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03-03-2004, 10:46 AM
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Still Working
1994 36' Classic 36
North Charleston
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,686
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Experience
It was honest question on cost of gasket and I admire your purism, nothing wrong with that at all
I am not recommending either approach, merely pointing out some options.
Here is a little experience speaking on from both sides, professional advice and the final approach. make certain to read the whole thread
http://www.airforums.com/forum...t=door+gaskets
Smily
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07-23-2004, 02:47 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 26' Overlander
1974 31' Sovereign
Milton
, ON
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,225
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Which way does this weather striping go and how far from the edge of the door? I'm assuming that the fins slant toward the edge of the door - is that right? In cross section would it look like the picture that I've attached?
Thanks,
Grant
1964 Overlander
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07-23-2004, 03:24 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Almost right...we just replaced the gasket on our '64 GlobeTrotter this spring. The gasket actually goes on BOTH the FRAME and the DOOR on ours. (see sketch below) I can take a picture later this afternoon...
Shari
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07-23-2004, 06:04 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 26' Overlander
1974 31' Sovereign
Milton
, ON
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,225
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Thanks Shari. When I ordered the weatherstrip from Inland I was told that it only went on the door and that I needed 16', which is about right to go around the door once. Should I have ordered 32'? The weather strip that was there was not original. There is an old gasket on the door frame like you show in your drawing, but I wasn't sure if it was original or not. It's more of a rounded shape, not the kind with the fins.
Grant
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07-23-2004, 06:07 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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How much door gasket is needed depends on the year of the trailer, and on the type of gasket.
Andy
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07-23-2004, 06:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 26' Overlander
1974 31' Sovereign
Milton
, ON
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,225
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In
How much door gasket is needed depends on the year of the trailer, and on the type of gasket.
Andy
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Thanks Andy. I have a 1964 Overlander. Am I okay with gasket only on the door, or should there also be gasket on the flange of the door jamb as shown in Shari's drawing? Is there a specific measurement from the edge of the door that the gasket should be?
Grant
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07-23-2004, 10:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Quote:
I can take a picture later this afternoon...
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It's been raining all afternoon/evening...now it's dark. I'll get a picture posted tomorrow.
I don't mind the rain...we definately need it!!!
Shari
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07-24-2004, 10:02 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Grant.
If done properly, the gasket is only needed on the door.
The gasket is installed next to the edge of the door.
Again, the flare must go outward, as Sheri has shown.
Andy
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07-24-2004, 07:13 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Quote:
If done properly, the gasket is only needed on the door.
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We just replaced it as it was originally...both the door & the jamb on our trailer.
Here's the pics...first one is the left side jamb just below the latch catch and the second is the latch-side edge of the door. They are facing as in my earlier sketch above ~
Hope these help...
Shari
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