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Date:         Thu, 10 Jul 97 23:38:12 UT
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From:         "Tom Brunson" <TABRUN@msn.com>
Subject:      RE: Replacing the seal on luggage rack

Having just replaced the same seals (surprizing effect - really makes the van 
seem new again) - I had no problem with the 4 rear bolts, as there was enough 
give in the insulation and/or headliner to make them spring back up as the 
rack came into alignment. They didn't all pop up at once, but with a little 
jiggling nothing else was required.


Right - the amount of trash and leaves under the rack was amazing. With the 
rack off I just cleaned and waxed to give a bit more surface protection. Maybe 
removing the rack every few years is a good idea just to clean underneath. 
Could have raised earthworms under mine. Sealed compartments always get stuff 
in better than it goes out. I think I'll leave the drain holes open just so 
air can get in to dry it out (eventually).


I know I've seen the tie-down fittings in a catalog, but I don't recall where. 
I've a couple broken too.


Tom Brunson




>I have just installed the new rubber seal on the top and luggage rack of my
>camper.  Does anyone know a trick to keep from pushing the four rear bolts
>on the luggage rack back into the top when trying to align the luggage rack
>while bolting it back on?  I just don't want to take out the headliner if
>there is any other way to do it.  HELP!
>
>I couldn't believe all of the trash that was between the luggage rack and
>the top of the camper!  It appears that anything that washes through the
>four drain holes gets trapped between the luggage rack and top.  There is
>no way out!  Has anyone else run into this problem?  I'm thinking about
>putting tape over the holes or putting a screen in the holes.
>
>While I'm on the subject, does anyone know a source for the metal tie down
>fittings on the top of the luggage rack?  Mine are quite rusted and I would
>ke to replace them.


>Thanks in advance (again).  Everyone has been so nice to help me get the
>old camper back on the road again.  The next project will be the engine.
>
>George (84 camper) Columbus, GA
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