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My screens are in good shape, but the felt "wiskers" on the vertical edge are worn. The screens also have a slight warp that makes the problem worse. In many places in the country this would not be a problem, but in northern Mn. the bugs can drive you crazy! I checked the web and did a search here and could not find info on replacing these wiskers. Any ideas? Thanks, Mark
Mark Freeman 1995 grand villa, Brimson Mn
8.3 Cummins  G95 4709 40 WTBS U280 WE21

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Reply #1 –

Hi Mark.  Probably no bugs up there in the next day or so with the snow.  We are just going to miss it here in Hastings.

Try this. It is a 3/4" wide self adhesive polyester felt tape.  Very good adhesive. It comes in other widths but you can cut this to any width you want.  Pretty cool stuff. Lots of uses.

Amazon.com: JVCC FELT-06 Polyester Felt Tape: 3/4 in. x 15 ft. (Black):...

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Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #2 –
I believe "pile" is the correct term for the whiskers.
Are these what you are referring to?  https://www.google.com/search?q=window+seal+pile
On my 91 the windows are made by Hehr and I think yours are too: Hehr International
I have heard you can buy replacements parts and seals from them.
John Fitzgerald
1991 U300 (SAI) Side Aisle Island Bed 40'
Detroit 6V92 with Allison Retarder
Meridian (Boise), Idaho

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Reply #3 –

You can get anything you want at Amazon .... lots of sizes.  Thanks, John, for the right words.
Prime-Line Products T 8722 1/4-Inch by .150, Self-Adhesive Weatherstrip,...

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Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #4 –
Thanks, I will give it a try. Mark
Mark Freeman 1995 grand villa, Brimson Mn
8.3 Cummins  G95 4709 40 WTBS U280 WE21

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Reply #5 –
That's a great find.  When I had all my windows rebuilt by Suncoast they said that weatherstrip was unavailable.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
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'05 Chevy SSR
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