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Here's a video on how to remove and replace missing, cracked, or faded RV exterior trim.Do not cut corners and waste your time using poor quality thin trim, ...
- 16 min
- 10.6K
- Michael Bracewell The Travel Trailer Guy
Sep 13, 2020 · In this video, I share the step-by-step process for replacing the vinyl trim inserts along the roof of my 2017 R-Pod 179 that had split. While this was completed on my R-Pod the process is...
- 9 min
- 60.3K
- John Marucci
Danny walks you through the process of installing RV Insert Trim. Replace your old, degraded white trim with our UV protectant trim made to protect your RV a...
- 3 min
- 16.7K
- SteeleRubberProducts
- Measure The Molding and Purchase The Correct Vinyl Trim.
- Remove Old Insert Trim.
- Replace New Insert Trim.
- Secure Ends of Trim.
- Seal Ends and gaps.
First, determine the width of your channel molding. Ours is 1″ wide, which is very common. Next measure and add up the total length of all the trim you need to replace. We purchased a 100′ roll of heavy duty white insert trim from the RV Designer Collection. You may need 3/4″ trim, or choose to select from various brands and colors of insert trimav...
Completely remove all cracked trim by running your finger along the metal channel and pulling out the old vinyl. Remove any screws securing the trim ends and clean away any caulk or sealant plugging up ends of channel molding. I used an old tooth brush to ensure no debris remained inside the molding.
Place the roll of trim on the ground and grab the end in the center. Pull out and untwist a few feet of the trim then ascend ladder to begin inserting it at the top. Cut the end of the trim if it is not square. Grasp trim at end and pinch it gently so the flanges fit into the grooves in the channel molding. Insert the trim into the molding, squeezi...
When you reach the end of the molding, cut ends off the inserted trim leaving enough vinyl to secure with a new screw, if necessary. Remove any accumulation of road debris and dirty Sealant. Only replace screws that you removed. They should only be necessary at the very top of the trim, or where it connects under the wall panel.
Cover the top end of the exposed trim with Dicor Lap Sealantto make a waterproof seal around any exposed edges. Add sealant around screws where trim connects under the rig. Check your RV trim periodically and replace the entire strip if you notice it cracking to prevent further damage. Did you find this helpful? Let us know with a comment, and subs...
Replacing this old, cracked vinyl insert trim with our improved design. Is it time to repalce your insert trim? Let's walk through it together.
- 3 min
- 790
- Steele Rubber Products
Sep 15, 2020 · In this episode, we’ll cover the step-by-step process of replacing this important trim strip. Here are the tools you will need to do the job: A sturdy ladder that will allow you to reach the top of the RV and allow you to see clearly what you are doing.
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Jul 8, 2023 · I was googling it and saw 1" RV Vinyl Trim insert from amazon. Is this the correct size? please advise. and how to remove the old one? any video or guide? That should work. I replaced that same strip on my Micro Lite 21DS. I used JR Products 10111 Premium Vinyl Insert.
