Canopy "D" Seal Issue

bkervaski

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Testing

• Feb 26, 2018

• #1

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.

 

Last edited: Feb 26, 2018

rvbuilder2002

Legacy Member

Mentor

• Feb 26, 2018

• #2

bkervaski said:

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.

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bkervaski

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Testing

• Feb 26, 2018

• #3

Thanks guys! I ordered a couple, round 2!

 

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n982sx

Well Known Member

• Feb 26, 2018

• #4

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

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Testing

• Feb 27, 2018

• #5

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.

 

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Logan

Active Member

• Feb 28, 2018

• #6

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.