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Old 11-14-2011, 03:28 AM   #10 (permalink)
TXwaterdog
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Originally Posted by Ryland View Post
Why not just use a bicycle inner tube? cut it into a straight tube if it's not otherwise large enough and seal off the ends, inflate it just a little so you can stuff it in place then inflate it more so it expands enough to firm up.

To cap the ends use rubber cement, jar lids and wrap it in thread to keep it from coming apart.
Back in 1999 I had a single cab f150 and a camper on back. I used an inner tube to seal the camper to the open cab window. This is a great idea and I bet it works better than the gasket you've sourced.
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