Canopy "D" Seal Issue

bkervaski · #1 02-26-2018, 11:34 AM

Well, that's an issue. Any thoughts? Just need to get a fresh one and try to get it positioned further aft?

Basically, I guess it can't really be installed in a straight line, I'll have to curve it around the canopy skin relief.

rvbuilder2002 · #2 02-26-2018, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bkervaski

Well, that's an issue. Any thoughts? Just need to get a fresh one and try to get it positioned further aft?

Basically, I guess it can't really be installed in a straight line, I'll have to curve it around the canopy skin relief.

Yup.

And Yup

bkervaski · #3 02-26-2018, 03:00 PM

Thanks guys! I ordered a couple, round 2!

n982sx · #4 02-26-2018, 07:59 PM

I had the same issue.

As it turns out, i must of gotten lucky when Van's sent me the original material. I was going to order more but I decided to see just how much was left over from the original shipment. Turns out it was just enough to redo by a quarter inch.

I only had to move it back in the flat middle section. Each curved side fit fine.

bkervaski · #5 02-27-2018, 09:58 AM

Okay, got it, third time's a charm! My "D" seal on the canopy relief needs about 1/8 clearance at least to prevent the squishing toothpaste effect.

Logan · #6 02-28-2018, 09:00 PM

I had same thing first time I closed the canopy after placing that seal. I tried tucking it in as I was closing the canopy, had a friend with a plastic squeegee-type thing push it an as we closed canopy. After sitting closed for a while, It seems to remain where it needs to now. Will keep an eye on it, but it seems to work fine for now.