Posted 2010-07-07 4:30 PM (#122012) Subject: Replacing radio and rubber seals on windows
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Hey Everybody!
I am thinking about changing out the radio/cassette player in my 2000 Sundowner- it has an Audiovox in there now, and I'd like to get one with a CD player in it- anybody have any suggestions/opinions???
Also, I need help- I need to try to first clean and then re-glue the rubber seals around some of my drop down windows on my trailer- any suggestions/opinions???
Posted 2010-07-07 4:44 PM (#122013 - in reply to #122012) Subject: RE: Replacing radio and rubber seals on windows
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Posts: 3802 Location: Rocky Mount N.C.
Can't advise you on that radio deal...
As for the rubber around the windows, on a 10 year old trailer, I wouldn't try to glue or re-glue anything. My Silver Star doesn't have any glue, goop, caulk or anything of the sorts on the window seals and or gaskets. Everything was cut to fit so no sealer was necessary. Contact Sundowner, give them the serial number or your trailer and have them sell you new replacement rubber seals and gaskets for your windows. Your windows will them work and seal as they should.
If you're trying to clean the black spots off of the black rubber gasket molding, use an S.O.S. pad to gently clean the spots off.... DO NOT RUB THE PAINTED SURFACE with the sos pad!!! It'll take the paint right off!!
Posted 2010-07-08 8:26 AM (#122035 - in reply to #122012) Subject: RE: Replacing radio and rubber seals on windows
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Posts: 231 Location: Illinois
I would be curious to hear also about the stereo system...mine is a 97 model and it is stereo/ cassette player , I would maybe like to swap out for CD player also.. IF possible Cowgirl46..could you post a pix of the stereo you have in your trailer... THANKS
Posted 2010-07-08 9:08 AM (#122038 - in reply to #122012) Subject: RE: Replacing radio and rubber seals on windows
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Posts: 406 Location: Minneapolis, MN
Originally written by Cowgirl46 on 2010-07-07 4:30 PM
Hey Everybody!
I am thinking about changing out the radio/cassette player in my 2000 Sundowner- it has an Audiovox in there now, and I'd like to get one with a CD player in it- anybody have any suggestions/opinions???
Also, I need help- I need to try to first clean and then re-glue the rubber seals around some of my drop down windows on my trailer- any suggestions/opinions???
Posted 2010-07-08 9:33 AM (#122039 - in reply to #122012) Subject: RE: Replacing radio and rubber seals on windows
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Posts: 787 Location: Tenn/Ala.
Cowgirl- That seal that you want to glue actually wasn't glued on originally. The trim & seal combination was made as one. You'll just replace the entire thing as was mentioned before (you buy it by the foot, and it isn't very expensive). Email Roger@SelectTrailer.com if we can help.
Posted 2010-07-08 11:03 AM (#122042 - in reply to #122012) Subject: RE: Replacing radio and rubber seals on windows
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Location: Syracuse
if this radio is the larger carriage type like used in the RV industry, you may want to look at the radio,CD and DVD combination units. cleans up the wiring and space required.
Posted 2010-07-08 4:20 PM (#122063 - in reply to #122012) Subject: RE: Replacing radio and rubber seals on windows
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Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
My '95 Sundowner 4H LQ has that same old tired radio/cassette combo they all came with in the 90's. The cassette part of it is dead, and the radio reception is not that great.
I happened to notice that my radio has and input on the front, and after a trip the the Radio Shack for a $4 cable, I now plug my iPod or my Droid phone (with one of man's greatest gifts to music, PANDORA!) and listen to static free quality tunes all the time. Much cheaper than replacing the radio, and much more enjoyable, if you ask me! :)
Posted 2017-08-19 9:45 AM (#170404 - in reply to #122012) Subject: RE: Replacing radio and rubber seals on windows
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Posts: 2953 Location: North Carolina
I have a 2000 Sundowner too. The window seals are a combined tube and clip. If you have the same and the tube and clip are separating...
Here's how I fixed mine. A small line of Gorilla glue between the tube and clip. Then I simply closed the window to clamp the tube against the clip. 24 hours later, the seal is almost good as new. Be sparing with the glue. It foams and expands as it sets, so a little goes a long way.
Replacing radio and rubber seals on windows
