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Galley Door Rubber seals and hinge cover

danpdanp Member Posts: 50
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Has anyone replaced the rubber seals and hinge cover? Doesn't seem overly complicated but I am always looking for a video or someone with some wisdom. Mine is 2017 and I've developed a small leak. This may not be the source of the leak but I might as well due to age. I have ruled out handle/lock openings and narrowed down to right side lower corner as facing from the rear.

The hinge cover is  part id 78-85-7008 

The rubber seal is a type of Q seal and I sent request to Nucamp support to make sure I am getting the right part.
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  • Sharon_is_SAMSharon_is_SAM Administrator Posts: 647
    I know the factory uses Geocell caulk.

    Sharon - Westlake, Ohio | 2017 TaB CSS - Forum Administrator

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  • MisterbeeMisterbee Member Posts: 24
    Mine isn’t leaking yet, but after a few years, the plastic hinge cover on my 2018 is pretty discolored. Any idea how long those should last?
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  • AlleycatAlleycat Member Posts: 8
    My small guy 5 wide is leaking in the same lower right hand side. So I will be monitoring this one for sure.
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  • Sharon_is_SAMSharon_is_SAM Administrator Posts: 647
    @Alleycat - Small guy = Little Guy 5 wide😊

    Sharon - Westlake, Ohio | 2017 TaB CSS - Forum Administrator

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  • danpdanp Member Posts: 50
    edited August 9

    Shout out to Barb at Missouri Teardrop Trailers. Prompt professional service, while the local guys, crickets. I am sure this could have been done with off the shelf products, but I chose a source with less if's, I hope. Parts #'s below.

     

    Anyone else tackled this project? 7 plus year old seals and galley hinge cover, so I chose to completely remove existing and replace all.....Before I thought about the process. I have some experience with this on a previous td and all went well, but there wasn't a galley light wire to contend with. There is about 10" of play in the wire but I know not disconnecting is inviting trouble. Seems like I could remove the light and pull the wire out, then pull it back through when complete but that is in theory, mine. A little help please.

     

    Dan

     

    Seal on opening -  18'

     Part number  78-85-7014 and price $2.00 per foot X 18' = $36.00

     

    Seal on door -  18'

     Part number  78-85-7016 and price $3.00 per foot X 18' = $54.00

     

    Hinge cover - 1 each

    part number  78-85-7008 and price $25.99

     

    Shipping estimate $21.88

    Total - $137.87


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  • Sharon_is_SAMSharon_is_SAM Administrator Posts: 647
    Missouri Teardrop Trailers is my go to recommendation for all things nuCamp!  Best parts service hands down!

    Sharon - Westlake, Ohio | 2017 TaB CSS - Forum Administrator

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  • danpdanp Member Posts: 50
    edited August 10
    Let the carnage begin. Looks like the door will not have to be removed to perform this task, maybe....



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  • danpdanp Member Posts: 50
    Butyl tape and all seals removed. The semi ridged black mater at the top left and right corners has proven to be a bear to remove but elbow grease and persistence is getting it.

    What is it so I can replace is my next question?
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  • Sharon_is_SAMSharon_is_SAM Administrator Posts: 647
    I know they use GeoCell caulk, but you should ask nuCamp at tech@nucamprv.com.

    Sharon - Westlake, Ohio | 2017 TaB CSS - Forum Administrator

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