Awning Rail Seal

[donno]

Hi,

I've just purchased a caravan for the first time and just getting my head around things. There's a few fixes to be done one being the following.

I've noticed this seal is hardened and broken in places. What should I search for to replace this? From googling I've seen awning Rail protector but this looks more like a seal.

Can anyone advise?

Many thanks
Paul

 

[Jcloughie]

That is not a seal. It is just a decorative strip to hide screw heads. It is called Herzim strip and comes in different widths. Not very expensive.

Look on YouTube. Plenty of advice like this:

View: https://youtu.be/8qKNsI3JON8?si=v3H7VbhaqsgxctSp


John

 

[donno]

Thank you John for responding so quickly. That's great I'll look into it 😃

 

[RogerL]

Looks to me more like the "roof strap" which seals the front or rear GRP/ABS moulding to the roof - if so it'll need removing, clear all the old sealant, reseal and replace the roof strap.

 

[Jcloughie]

Looks to me more like the "roof strap" which seals the front or rear GRP/ABS moulding to the roof - if so it'll need removing, clear all the old sealant, reseal and replace the roof strap.

That is not where the OP’s arrow points to.

John

 

[RogerL]

That is not where the OP’s arrow points to.

John

You're right - my bad!

 

[audiorob]

You can buy it in various widths and colours and in continuous strips by the metre. When fitting leave the strip in a bucket of warm water then use a plastic spatula with thin blade to ease the strip into the channel - avoid overpulling it as you work. As already noted it is solely a decorative screw cover strip. Not sure if the roof strap should also have a cover strip in a wider format?

 

[donno]

Guys that's so helpful, thank you ☺️
I will order some online and fit as you described.

 

[audiorob]

Should have said you do need to measure the current strip width (mm) and match it in the colour of your choice! I have done strips of mine like over the front window and across the rear panel that had gone brittle and surface sticky over the years!

 

[toad a caravan]

I've recently replaced all the herzim strip (some times called screw cover) on all the rails on my van.I found it very flexible .I would recommend once fitted it is l left to rest for awhile allowing any stretch to settle out ..I left mine over night..also the strip on window rails and door frame are a different size and profile..I have put a post under "VINTAGE" on this forum with regard to awning reseal...Good luck Gary

 

[Jcloughie]

Where possible, leave the strip too long and trip it back after some time as it will shrink.

John

 

[shouldknowbettor]

Cheapest I could find and great service....

Herzim Strip 12mm X 4mm Various Colours

Used as aesthetic trim in aluminium and other channels in Caravans and Motorhomes and various other applications. Material PVC Max Continuous Length 100M Weight 0.04kg

coh-baines.co.uk

 

[Beachball]

Cheapest I could find and great service....

Herzim Strip 12mm X 4mm Various Colours

Used as aesthetic trim in aluminium and other channels in Caravans and Motorhomes and various other applications. Material PVC Max Continuous Length 100M Weight 0.04kg

coh-baines.co.uk

Great price

 

[shouldknowbettor]

FWIW I had multiple sizes/styles on my van, so I ordered 1m of each possible type from them (including making sure I covered the options too for grey vs silver) and ended up buying 2 different sizes to cover all my trim.

I also resprayed the little plastic end caps at the same time. Looks great.