Living The Dream
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My lid does not seem to be sealing that great. Is there a particular weather stripping or another product that anyone has found that works well? My tank is a Hydroforce 70 gal.
Waste tank lid weather stripping
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Sierra Clean Care
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Dolly Llama
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that link goes to a HF sprayer, Nick
Is there a 1" flat edge on the top of your waste tank?
1/4" bead RTV silicone if so
....L.T.A.
Is there a 1" flat edge on the top of your waste tank?
1/4" bead RTV silicone if so
....L.T.A.
Cleanworks
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I've used the same type of weather stripping that you put on your truck when installing a canopy. 3/4 to 1 inch wide, self adhesive. Just have to make sure the tank lid is clean and dry before applying. It will eventually fail but should give you a couple of years, then just replace it.
Joseph225
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The first time mine failed on my 570, I tried some of the truck bed/canopy weatherstrip. It didn't hold up for long. You can purchase this stuff from Aramsco and Jon-Don, and it's the same as what comes on the lid, originally. I usually go to Lowe's and get the most expensive tube of caulk adhesive that's designed for wet environment, and use it to apply the material. Let sit overnight, and you're good.
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
I get best results from covering the entire inside of the lid with high density foam with rubber cement.
much better than doing just the edge, which can be easily nicked and start to leak.
much better than doing just the edge, which can be easily nicked and start to leak.
Living The Dream
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This is a great idea.
Living The Dream
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Lee Stockwell
FOJL
Go to a good upholstery shop. My brother always has rolls of it.
Sierra Clean Care
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Your looking for one that has a smooth surface on one side.... almost like a smooth rubber.... it creates the seal...
I suppose if it’s closed cell foam, it wouldn’t matter...
Papa John
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I use this from home depot
Frost King 3/4 in. x 1/2 in. 10 ft. Grey Vinyl Foam Weather-Seal Self-Stick Tape-V734H - The Home Depot
Frost King 3/4 in. x 1/2 in. 10 ft. Grey Vinyl Foam Weather-Seal Self-Stick Tape-V734H - The Home Depot
Cleanworks
Moderator
Looks like what I use.
bob vawter
Grassy Knoller
Noooooooooo!
Tom at Modernistic has the real deal
You'll thank me later!
Its GOTTA be closed cell tape!
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
Open cell will be like a soggy sponge, and hold water.
Closed cell will not get soggy.
Closed cell will not get soggy.
bob vawter
Grassy Knoller
Ya Lee
..I jus SED that!
Cides the tape that Tom has uses
The stickiest of sticky on one side
..I jus SED that!
Cides the tape that Tom has uses
The stickiest of sticky on one side
hogjowl
Idiot™
Yeah, but nobody read it
For some reason
For some reason
Shane T
Member
When using the truck bed seal I use 3M spray adhesive. Once you put the tape down it won't come off without tearing it.
Living The Dream
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I was looking at that spray yesterday. I see Gorilla Glue makes one also.
Sierra Clean Care
Member
I used 3M double sided outdoor carpet tape...
What is the product? I need to change mine.
Rob Grady
Member
After being ripped off by one of my suppliers, who led me to purchase some overpriced closed cell foam stripping along with a $50.00 tube of sealant, which was totally inadequate R&R, i purchased this product.
100% satisfaction and a breeze to install.
100% satisfaction and a breeze to install.
I use gray anti-fatigue floor mat from a bulk roll at Lowes. Kinda like the above yoga mat, but probably heavier. Has lasted around five years.
Nampa Carpet Cleaning
Member
Just glue the Yoga Mat on and then trim it after it dries?
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Actually, I took off the waste tank lid, and the blower lid. I scrapped off the old stuff, cleaned the heck out of it, then cleaned it again with a solvent. Once it’s COMPLETELY DRY, I then took measurements of the interior of both lids. I used a sharpie, a yard stick, and traced it out for both. I then lay the mat on a piece of plywood, use the yard stick as a guide, and cut it with a new snap blade. The width was around an inch and a 1/2....
I then dry fit it, once satisfied, I then applied the carpet tape, and then the new gasket....
Did the same for both....
Oh, I then used a hair dryer to get the new gasket nice and warm, to help the bond between the tape and gasket....
This was 4 years ago, and it has yet to tear, or delam...
This is how I did mine anyway, I’m sure there are other good solutions, BUT, by going this route, I still have enough material left over to do 2 more....
Best part is, it cost me around 20$ for materials....
Rob Grady
Member
I've taken the long, complicated route also. Nothing beats the simplicity, durability and cost of buying a ready to use gasket material described in my above posting.
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Nampa Carpet Cleaning
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What are you using for glue ?
Rob Grady
Member
Read the package. Self adhesive. Peel and stick after surface preparation.
Nampa Carpet Cleaning
Member
That won't last long. I need to use glue or caulk
Rob Grady
Member
No you don't
Rob Grady
Member
Been there done that
