GMC Motorhome Window Rubber Seal Replacement

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  • 1976 Palm Beach - Technique for replacing window rubber seals. Not a lot of fun, but doable with thin putty knife and much patience.

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  • @patricktracy6472
    @patricktracy6472 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I just installed about 60 feet of this type of rubber on very large RV. Helpful tip just heat it up real good with a heat gun or hair dryer. It makes the rubber maluable and it pops right in. Lubricate with windex, keep your fingers wet and slipery to save your thumbs. It will evaporate fast on the warm rubber, just have plenty on hand. Warm soapy water might work too. Stay away from the WD40 or other lubes, it will limit the life of the rubber.

  • @seeburg220
    @seeburg220 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    THANK YOU!!! I just came inside, because my thumbs were too sore to move anymore. I will try the putty knife method you posted. What a drag of a job this is!

  • @stephaniecarman4615
    @stephaniecarman4615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is perfect this is our next step for our gmc motorhome eleganza II

  • @ptgtoasty642
    @ptgtoasty642 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really appreciate the detailed information. I checked off all of your attempts before really searching for a solution so thanks

  • @stevecummings4345
    @stevecummings4345 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! I am very grateful for your video.

  • @JRESHOW
    @JRESHOW 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Helped me!! I was trying to see if you had to remove the window or not! I was not trying to remove any more windows 🤣.

  • @evilswingythingy
    @evilswingythingy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cheers great info

  • @kd3495
    @kd3495 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds good, thank you.

  • @JayHutchG
    @JayHutchG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    New rubber glazing makes job much easier. I’ve done it myself. Steele seems to make the best. (Avoid Pelland’s outrageous shipping). Stay with soapy water and goes in great. There are 2 sizes of that type of windows seal/glazing. Larger one only by 1/6” or less, but makes a diff. My GMC rv uses both sizes which was confusing. My large size nearly impossible to get in some places, but small sloppy in others. Geeeeez. Last BIG mistake to use WD40 on this project. These seals are rubber. WD40 petroleum based and does not play well with rubber. It will degrade the rubber quickly. Just use soapy water. While you still can take those rubbers out and clean away all that WD40 from frame, glass and rubber. You’ll be glad in a year or so.

    • @toddsnyder5135
      @toddsnyder5135 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      JayHutch can you share the link for the supplier of the two sizes of window rubbers? Is it from a company named Steele?

    • @JayHutchG
      @JayHutchG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@toddsnyder5135 Sure Todd - I got mine at Steele Rubber Products. Go to their website and then to camper/rv, then windows and glass. Y0u'll see a lot of it you can order by the foot. There are 2 types for the types of windows discussed in this thread. The first I bought directly from Steele. The second set was from Steele but via Amazon. Go to Amazon and search for Steele Rubber Products and you'll find a lot. Shipping is pretty extreme for some of it. But it will be good fresh rubber and a hard to find product. MEASURE carefully the old one, so you use the right size on the right window. Too big and it can be difficult or impossible to get in place. Too small and it won't do the job.

  • @saxet9049
    @saxet9049 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the tips. This is exactly what I needed. I loved the POW torture comment at the end 🤣

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      @daltonalfonso534 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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      @zanderkristopher475 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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      @zanderkristopher475 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @daltonalfonso534
      @daltonalfonso534 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @johnr5545
    @johnr5545 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks god bless

  • @mjremy2605
    @mjremy2605 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Uh oh! Don't use WD-40 on rubber! Use silicone lube instead but only if it rubber and don't get it on the silicone caulking seal that goes outside of that.
    Best way is to dip that rubber into very hot water and soak for 2 mins. Then use a heat gun on rubber just before pushing it in. The rubber softens up and it is much gentler on hands.
    Good to see what that seal looks like. I have a Class C that needs work. I have to get the right seal for it too.

  • @bradsnyder8802
    @bradsnyder8802  4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Added Comment - The rubber seals came with the vehicle from the previous owner and were at least 10 years old. So maybe new seals would be softer and easier to put in. I didn't think my supply was very hard, especially on the warmer days.

  • @karens300
    @karens300 ปีที่แล้ว

    What does that rubber seal do? Is it protecting sealer underneath? Does it just make the window look better? You call it a seal but is it? My Dutchmen has these around the window and they are very loose.

  • @moonlight8973
    @moonlight8973 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Soak in warm water make it ply able

  • @1942Grampz
    @1942Grampz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Use an insertion tool with warm soapy water?

    • @bradsnyder8802
      @bradsnyder8802  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In hindsight, yes that would work. I'm not worried about WD40 deteriorating the rubber. There are 10,000 other things to worry about when you own a 1976 GMC Motorhome...

  • @martinrascon1350
    @martinrascon1350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rubber mallet with plastic putty knife

  • @DirtyMikeHoncho
    @DirtyMikeHoncho 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are those new seals ? If you dont mind me asking about where would u look for those at. Any websites or ?

  • @Lifessweetgifts
    @Lifessweetgifts 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you pl tell me where to find the rubber????

    • @bradsnyder8802
      @bradsnyder8802  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      www.gmccoop.com/parts/exterior-parts/ golbymotorcorp.com/index.php/component/virtuemart/?keyword=window+rubber&limitstart=0&option=com_virtuemart&view=category

    • @davidbrown6849
      @davidbrown6849 ปีที่แล้ว

      will that actual seal do all windows?