Cobra hatch weather stripping/seal

[2G]

Does anyone know where I can get the weather stripping that is used on the front hatch of Cobra trailers? The stripping is about 1 inch (25 mm) wide.

[JS]

On Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 5:53:34 PM UTC-7, 2G wrote:
> Does anyone know where I can get the weather stripping that is used on the front hatch of Cobra trailers? The stripping is about 1 inch (25 mm) wide.

You mean this?
http://wingsandwheels.com/cobra-trailer/cobra-trailer-top/trap-seal-aluminum.html
Jim

[Richard[_9_]]

On Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 7:07:51 PM UTC-7, JS wrote:
> On Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 5:53:34 PM UTC-7, 2G wrote:
> > Does anyone know where I can get the weather stripping that is used on the front hatch of Cobra trailers? The stripping is about 1 inch (25 mm) wide.
>
> You mean this?
> http://wingsandwheels.com/cobra-trailer/cobra-trailer-top/trap-seal-aluminum.html
> Jim

or this from McMaster Carr

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-rubber-sheets/=11xq53k


Richard
www.craggyaero.com

[Richard[_9_]]

On Monday, April 11, 2016 at 8:47:13 AM UTC-7, Richard wrote:
> On Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 7:07:51 PM UTC-7, JS wrote:
> > On Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 5:53:34 PM UTC-7, 2G wrote:
> > > Does anyone know where I can get the weather stripping that is used on the front hatch of Cobra trailers? The stripping is about 1 inch (25 mm) wide.
> >
> > You mean this?
> > http://wingsandwheels.com/cobra-trailer/cobra-trailer-top/trap-seal-aluminum.html
> > Jim
>
> or this from McMaster Carr
>
> http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-rubber-sheets/=11xq53k
>
>
> Richard
> www.craggyaero.com

Weather-Resistant EPDM Foam Sheets and Strips

These EPDM foam sheets and strips have the best resistance to water, sunlight, and oxidation of all the foam we offer.

Closed-cell foam restricts water, air, and gases from being absorbed.
Adhesive-Back Strips

Color: Black
Temperature Range: -40° to 220° F
Cell Type: Closed
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Density: 12 lbs./cu. ft.
Pressure to Compress 25%: 4 psi (Ultra Soft)


Adhesive

1" × 50 ft.
Thick. Thick. Tolerance Type Temperature
Range, ° F Each
1/8" -0.032" to +0.032" Acrylic -20° to 200° 93725K58 $29.11
3/16" -0.032" to +0.032" Acrylic -20° to 200° 93725K68 33.50
1/4" -0.032" to +0.032" Acrylic -20° to 200° 93725K78 37.98


McMaster Carr PN 93725K78 1/4" X 1" X 50ft

Richard
www.craggyaero.com

[2G]

On Monday, April 11, 2016 at 8:57:53 AM UTC-7, Richard wrote:
> On Monday, April 11, 2016 at 8:47:13 AM UTC-7, Richard wrote:
> > On Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 7:07:51 PM UTC-7, JS wrote:
> > > On Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 5:53:34 PM UTC-7, 2G wrote:
> > > > Does anyone know where I can get the weather stripping that is used on the front hatch of Cobra trailers? The stripping is about 1 inch (25 mm) wide.
> > >
> > > You mean this?
> > > http://wingsandwheels.com/cobra-trailer/cobra-trailer-top/trap-seal-aluminum.html
> > > Jim
> >
> > or this from McMaster Carr
> >
> > http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-rubber-sheets/=11xq53k
> >
> >
> > Richard
> > www.craggyaero.com
>
> Weather-Resistant EPDM Foam Sheets and Strips
>
> These EPDM foam sheets and strips have the best resistance to water, sunlight, and oxidation of all the foam we offer.
>
> Closed-cell foam restricts water, air, and gases from being absorbed.
> Adhesive-Back Strips
>
> Color: Black
> Temperature Range: -40° to 220° F
> Cell Type: Closed
> For Use Outdoors: Yes
> Density: 12 lbs./cu. ft.
> Pressure to Compress 25%: 4 psi (Ultra Soft)
>
>
> Adhesive
>
> 1" × 50 ft.
> Thick. Thick. Tolerance Type Temperature
> Range, ° F Each
> 1/8" -0.032" to +0.032" Acrylic -20° to 200° 93725K58 $29.11
> 3/16" -0.032" to +0.032" Acrylic -20° to 200° 93725K68 33.50
> 1/4" -0.032" to +0.032" Acrylic -20° to 200° 93725K78 37.98
>
>
> McMaster Carr PN 93725K78 1/4" X 1" X 50ft
>
> Richard
> www.craggyaero.com

I found this gasket (Trim-Lok 4100B3X1/16C-25) which costs about a third of the Wings & Wheels product and there is enough to do 2 trailers:

http://smile.amazon.com/Trim-Lok-4100B3X1-16C-25-Aluminum-Diameter/dp/B00NL42CL2?ie=UTF8&ascsubtag=1ba00-01000-s1060-def00-other-smile-us000-pcomp&ref_=bit_abba_def_cr_us_title&tag=amz-mkt-chr-us-20&tagbase=abba

It has a larger bulb and seals better than the original gasket.

Tom

[JS]

Here's another part number that works, a generic automotive trunk seal.
UWS139-25
Several places had no stock, so ordered through stylintrucks.com and it was quickly drop shipped from Precision Replacement Parts for less than Amazon's product.
Easy to install and a tight seal, as 2G reported. I sleeved the joint with a couple of inches of 1/2" OD Latex tubing, McMaster part 5234K12.
Jim

Part Name Quantity Price
PRPUWS13925_##3W 1.00 $ 25.31
Total: $33.35