UHaul Door seal

[theman]

I was looking for a cheap alternative to replace my old door seal on our CT13 and went to the scrap yard. For 20$ I got a dodge caravan sliding door seal that looks like brand new. The fit is perfect and dont have any more water coming in when raining. Only have to cut the esthetic trim on the inner side.

Just though it would help some of you Uhaul owner.

Fred

[Thomas G.]

Great suggestion Fred. Thanks for posting to help others. About what year was the Dodge Caravan?

[theman]

A 2003 dodge caravan. It is a perfect fit at a great price.

Fred

[Donna D.]

GREAT information for those looking for info Frederic... thanks for the post!

[Pam Garlow]

frederic, if not too much trouble, I'd love to see a couple photos of the installed seal

[theman]

Pam,

This wont be any trouble. I working outside town so as soon as I get back I will be glad to post some pics.

Fred

[theman]

Pam, At last I got you pics from the door seal.

[Kevin A]

That looks like the same door seal that Michael M (Columbus, IN) found at Perfect Fit. He had extra, so I bought it from him and it did a great job on our VT door.

[Rcnampa1]

Any info on Surfside door seal?

[neauone]

Originally Posted by theman

Pam, At last I got you pics from the door seal.

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Guess this woul work on a scamp as well?

[Thomas G.]

Originally Posted by neauone

Guess this would work on a Scamp as well?

Scamp may take the same style of bulb seal, but it may use a different diameter of bulb. These seals are made in different dimensions for different applications.

Trim-Seals - Trim-Lok

[Donna D.]

yeah, it's way to big of a bulb to use on my Scamp, yours may be different....

[neauone]

Originally Posted by Donna D.

yeah, it's way to big of a bulb to use on my Scamp, yours may be different....

Guess I would just have to go to a local parts store and check

[neauone]

Originally Posted by Thomas G.

Scamp may take the same style of bulb seal, but it may use a different diameter of bulb. These seals are made in different dimensions for different applications.

Trim-Seals - Trim-Lok

Did you determine the size of the bulb by determining the depth of the door entrance by the fiberglass depth?

[Thomas G.]

Originally Posted by neauone

Did you determine the size of the bulb by determining the depth of the door entrance by the fiberglass depth?

The bulb diameter is determined by the seal gap, which may vary around the perimeter of the door opening. One way to measure the seal gap is to buy some modeling clay then build and stick little cones of clay around the door perimeter on the sealing line. Gently close the door until it just clicks shut, then open it and measure the height of the compressed clay cones. You want a seal that fills the widest gap but that is not overly compressed in the smallest gap. You may need to adjust the door if your gap varies too much around the perimeter.

[Johnny S.]

Replaced my old seal today with scrap yard 2003 Dodge Caravan gasket. Fit on real nice but not quite thick enough to make contact all around door. Can see some light through. A bit of a disappointment. Was hoping for better. May try to tighten latch mechanism.