hi i realised that my camper is probably cold due to the massive gaps at all the doors, so as i live in peterborough and Woolies the trim people are only a few miles away, went there to have them spec some of the trim for my autosleeper. They were very helpful and were interested in the website and this forum, even wanted some pics for their trade newsletter, if anyone wants to replace any seals then ask me and i will let you know which of their codes fits what. PROBLEM though, they cant supply me with a seal for the autosleeper pop top roof, can anyone help ?
seals and rubber help
- Thread starter lancealot
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There is similar stuff on the market it's just choosing the right one!east kent trim is one that comes to mind,but if you get friendly with your local automotive upholsterer specialist you will probably find he can get it for you a lot cheaper 
"RAN"the van & N0.1
"RAN"the van & N0.1
Sent four Commer samples to Woolies recently and they could only match one! Had far more luck with 'C O H Baines', East Kent Trim didn't even reply. It appears to be the cab door seals which are difficult to match up, all the companies come back with a much smaller trim, and that lets in water, beware.
You may be missing the obvious for A-Sleeper roof edging, try Auto-Sleepers, they still use it on the VW Trooper roof, same roof, still going strong! Their service dept are very helpful.
You may be missing the obvious for A-Sleeper roof edging, try Auto-Sleepers, they still use it on the VW Trooper roof, same roof, still going strong! Their service dept are very helpful.
Most people seem to have trouble with the door seals. I wonder if a seal that pushes onto the edge of the door opening (like a Minis)would be any better. The part around the wheel arch would be awkward but any salvaged original bits of seal could be used there, just a thought :I
'Harvey the RV'
'Harvey the RV'
I just used this one successfully on the door aperture
£3.29 a metre
http://shop1.actinicexpress.co.uk/shops/Rat_Sport/index.php?cat=Rubber_Seals__amp__Extrusions
Cheers
Jules
RatSport www.ratsport.co.uk
£3.29 a metre
http://shop1.actinicexpress.co.uk/shops/Rat_Sport/index.php?cat=Rubber_Seals__amp__Extrusions
Cheers
Jules
RatSport www.ratsport.co.uk
just need a bigger seal for the roof as the above pic but a slight different angle ?
"RAN"the van & N0.1
but a slight different angle ?"RAN"the van & N0.1
quote:
Originally posted by Panky
Looks like Mini [8D]
Did you need to trim the little gutter away at the top of the aperture [?]
'Harvey the RV'
No It went on fine alround.
Cheers
Jules
RatSport www.ratsport.co.uk
Originally posted by Panky
Looks like Mini [8D]
Did you need to trim the little gutter away at the top of the aperture [?]
'Harvey the RV'
No It went on fine alround.
Cheers
Jules
RatSport www.ratsport.co.uk
quote:
Originally posted by carcamper
If you need a roof edging then try the boot seal from ratsport, just had a sample arrive and its a great fit. In fact a big improvement over the original trim!
Yes I sell miles (almost literally!) of this seal to VW people. Glad to hear it works great on our vans too. Havent tried it myself as I'm leaving the roof to last.
Cheers
Jules
RatSport www.ratsport.co.uk
Originally posted by carcamper
If you need a roof edging then try the boot seal from ratsport, just had a sample arrive and its a great fit. In fact a big improvement over the original trim!
Yes I sell miles (almost literally!) of this seal to VW people. Glad to hear it works great on our vans too. Havent tried it myself as I'm leaving the roof to last.
Cheers
Jules
RatSport www.ratsport.co.uk
Ohhh Mate! You should have asked while you were here. I think Ive got all those seals on the shelf!!!
Cheers
Jules
RatSport www.ratsport.co.uk
Cheers
Jules
RatSport www.ratsport.co.uk
Hi had the same problem,as im a yorkshireman i'm tight so i went to a local scrapyard and stripped off front door seals from a 4 door 1996 rover metro!! with a bit of cutting and messing they fit great on the front doors Although the doors need adjusting out.. ill post photos if needed
Regards
Amos (Bluemouse1006)
pic's
"RAN"the van FORSALE SOON. "SYBHIL" & N0.1 Probably won't get restored unless I win the lottery.
"RAN"the van FORSALE SOON. "SYBHIL" & N0.1 Probably won't get restored unless I win the lottery.
will try and put some on the forum asap when i can move the van and open the door !!!
Amos
Amos
below is a cut seal that i used for the lower part of the appature (glued in place works a treat)
hope these help the seals are from a 1996 rover metro 5 door
cheers
Amos
PS any questions please reply
so does one seal go all the way round or do you need a few? Do you use little clips to hold them on or are they pushed on?
www.littleyellowcar.co.uk
www.littleyellowcar.co.uk
HI
I USED TWO FIVE DOOR FRONT SEALS (ROVER METRO)ONE FOR EACH SIDE AND ONE REAR DOOR SEAL FOR THE LOWER HALFS (THE PARTS YOU CUT IN HALF AND GLUE ON) THE SEALS UPPER TAP OVER THE APPARTURE FLANGE
REGARDS
AMOS
I USED TWO FIVE DOOR FRONT SEALS (ROVER METRO)ONE FOR EACH SIDE AND ONE REAR DOOR SEAL FOR THE LOWER HALFS (THE PARTS YOU CUT IN HALF AND GLUE ON) THE SEALS UPPER TAP OVER THE APPARTURE FLANGE
REGARDS
AMOS