Replacing the power bay cord gasket/grommet/thingy

[Neemer]

What sort of adhesive should be used to keep this in place? Newmar used something that made removing the old gasket quite an effort.

 

[Neal]

Hmmm, I'm thinking Sikaflex 221 or 252 they probably used? 221 is more like silicone, 252 is more of an adhesive.

Sikaflex 221

Sikaflex 252

 

[Richpatty]

I agree with the sikaflex…I believe that is what I used when I had to replace mine. Not sure why I can’t remember….sigh….

 

[Underboss]

3m Weatherstrip adhesive

 

[Swipular]

That bulb seal has metal clamps that snap on. I'm surprised you need an adhesive at all.

 

[NWIP]

I just did mine for the water bay. I did 1 side at a time holding in place with clamps. So far it is held up. I agree Newmar used Sitkaflex but did want to buy full tube for small job.

I used Permatex adhesive

Permatex 81158 Black Silicone... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AL6WLA?tag=rvf01-20

 

[Neemer]

I think I’ll try that @NWIP for the same reason you cited.

 

[Neal]

I keep both 221 and 252 on hand. It's good to have, in my opinion. Part of my "toolbox" I suppose.

 

[GlampDaddy]

I used the Permatex 81158 gasket adhesive. It lasted longer than the gasket.

 

[SteveMA]

When I was at Nappanee last summer they used superglue. Failed in 3 weeks.
the original was very brittle - was absolutely not Sikaflex 221.

 

[lostinfla]

I gave up on that "gasket" used as it will not keep vermin out of the coach. I had a rat get in climbing up the power cord and passed right by the rubber seal. Chewed up plastic packages there then went on to the inside of the coach. Luckily no major damage to any wiring, but he ate part of the old couch near the floor and chewed up a bunch of paper before his demise in a Victor trap. Changed the gasket out with a tennis ball with a 1" hole saw and razor knife. I just put it around the wire and shove it in the open space. I've done the same for the water hose. Fits nice and tight with no room for vermin entry. I also keep a rat trap in that compartment just in case. When the hole is empty, (traveling) I stick a full tennis ball in to seal it up.

 

[Cajun K]

Does anyone have a link that they can share for the gasket?

 

[Neemer]

It’s the same bulb seal material used for the bay doors. I bought a foot of it and that was all I needed.

 

[Spruce Goose]

I gave up on that "gasket" used as it will not keep vermin out of the coach. I had a rat get in climbing up the power cord and passed right by the rubber seal. Chewed up plastic packages there then went on to the inside of the coach. Luckily no major damage to any wiring, but he ate part of the old couch near the floor and chewed up a bunch of paper before his demise in a Victor trap. Changed the gasket out with a tennis ball with a 1" hole saw and razor knife. I just put it around the wire and shove it in the open space. I've done the same for the water hose. Fits nice and tight with no room for vermin entry. I also keep a rat trap in that compartment just in case. When the hole is empty, (traveling) I stick a full tennis ball in to seal it up.

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Great idea!