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What is the seal that seals the main awning against the coach?

I've noticed the condensation from my A/C is collecting up there and running down between the coach and awning, so it must not be sealing any longer.  Anyone have the name/description so I can get a replacement?
Keith
2003 U320 38' #6197

Re: What is the seal that seals the main awning against the coach?

Reply #1 –
I think that's part of the awning.  Looks like a Girard awning.  They should have the replacement seal.
1991 U300 Side Aisle 6V92 Silver #3897
2004 U320 40' #6246

Re: What is the seal that seals the main awning against the coach?

Reply #2 –
Quote from: kgrover –
I think that's part of the awning.  Looks like a Girard awning.  They should have the replacement seal.

Yup.  From the forum manual collection:

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See page 52 (53 of the PDF)
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: What is the seal that seals the main awning against the coach?

Reply #3 –
Just replaced mine. Foretravel has it.
Tom and Nancy Johns
2003 U320 38ft. build #6223
Motorcader 17343
2024 Silverado trail boss
Carolina Shores, Nc

Re: What is the seal that seals the main awning against the coach?

Reply #4 –
Yep call foretravel parts.  Someone had used silicone sealant to keep mine in place so i had to remove all of that before i installed the new seal.

I used lexel sealant on mine. At least you can apply it over top of itself if you need to down the road.
2003 U320 40 AGDS Build 6157 161K miles

Hampstead NC

Re: What is the seal that seals the main awning against the coach?

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Charlieboise –
Yep call foretravel parts.  Someone had used silicone sealant to keep mine in place

That's actually what's called out in the manual.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: What is the seal that seals the main awning against the coach?

Reply #6 –
I called Girard as I have always received quick answers in the past.  Looks like they've been bought by Lippert.  Their website no longer shows their direct contact number, so you have to go through Lippert initially, unless you have their number (800) 382-8442.  Could not get anyone on the phone yesterday about noon their time.  Left a message.  Called again at 3pm their time.  VM again.  No call back yet.  Disappointing considering their past response rate.
Keith
2003 U320 38' #6197

Re: What is the seal that seals the main awning against the coach?

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Tom Johns –
Just replaced mine. Foretravel has it.
Out of curiosity, what did FT sell it for?  I assume it was by the foot?
Keith
2003 U320 38' #6197

Re: What is the seal that seals the main awning against the coach?

Reply #8 –
Keith, can you lift it and apply more sealant like the manual states? Or is it rotting? Jim.
Jim and Dona
2002 U295 36'
Lily, blue healer. Our fury person
Manx mid travel Ecotec turbo
2022 Bronco badlands Sasquatch
Trail 90 and 110cc

Re: What is the seal that seals the main awning against the coach?

Reply #9 –
It's shot.  Weathered and porous on top.  Time to be replaced.
Keith
2003 U320 38' #6197
 

Re: What is the seal that seals the main awning against the coach?

Reply #10 –
I bought about 18 feet 2 years ago .
$150.00
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH