Stupid Enclosed Trailer Door Seals

SLEDJED · 10-15-2009, 06:41 PM

I'm getting the trailer ready for what I hope to be another great sled season. The problem I have is the chitty stick on foam seal around the rear and v-nose doors. I replaced it all last year and it lasted not even half the season. Once you get the inside of the trailer wet from snow on the machines, then it freezes, you open the doors and all the seals pull off. The stick on foam seal is not cheap, and works like crap. I'm looking for other options, what does everyone else use?

polarice · 10-15-2009, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by SLEDJED

I'm getting the trailer ready for what I hope to be another great sled season. The problem I have is the chitty stick on foam seal around the rear and v-nose doors. I replaced it all last year and it lasted not even half the season. Once you get the inside of the trailer wet from snow on the machines, then it freezes, you open the doors and all the seals pull off. The stick on foam seal is not cheap, and works like crap. I'm looking for other options, what does everyone else use?

ive never had that problem
what kind of trailer do you have

SLEDJED · 10-15-2009, 10:46 PM

its a 2008 continental cargo snow king. It came with the same crappy seal that I put on last fall.

gotboost · 10-15-2009, 11:29 PM

well my haulmark nevered had that problem i guess u get what u pay for well thats what i think

i spray my foam with wd40 nevered had a prob with it sticking maybe this will help u out

SLEDJED · 10-16-2009, 12:37 PM

I agree with the you get what you pay for. If I were to do it again I probably would go with something different. Not that this is a terrible trailer, it has seen upwards of 30000+ kms of crappy winter roads in the last 2 sled seasons and at least 20000km of summer use for various jobs(ie. quads, moving people, everyones your buddy when they need a trailer). Besides the seals and repainting the metal door frames its held up well, for a budget trailer. Actually know that I think about it, other than these seals causing me grief I would say this is a GREAT trailer. It's done everything the more expensive trailers do for less money, you gotta like that.

magnet · 10-16-2009, 01:09 PM

go into a heavy truck trailer shop that repairs refridgerated units. get a door seal from them. may not be the same style but gauranteed not to stick and rip off. did you try a seal like what they use on a overhead door. stays on trailer when door opens when door closes has a lip style seal may work for ya. worked well with my uncles trailer that we use for hauling his 2 wheel drive pull truck around. no dust or rain gets in so i am sure no snow would either.

Summitric · 10-18-2009, 10:33 PM

Use silicone spray on the seal or even wd40 works...... Door won't stick to the seal...... Spray the door seals after washing it, or after a few outdoor uses........ I just resealed all the doors on my trailer, and have already sprayed the seals.....

SLEDJED · 10-19-2009, 12:27 AM

Thanks guys. WD-40 never even crossed my mind, thats genius. It's finding the simple things like this that make this site awesome.

Summitric · 10-19-2009, 05:57 PM

I carry a can of silicone spray in the truck as well as in the trailer and also a can of wd40 in the trailer

Scuba · 10-19-2009, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by SLEDJED

Thanks guys. WD-40 never even crossed my mind, thats genius. It's finding the simple things like this that make this site awesome.

We should try to fix that door seal this week

cscherer · 10-19-2009, 08:09 PM

scuba whens your first ride? we have one planned for mid dec>

SLEDJED · 10-20-2009, 08:10 PM

cscherer, looks like revy around the 10th of dec., when and where you guys going. maybe we can met up.

10-15-2009, 06:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
SLEDJED Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fort mcmurray, alberta Posts: 121 Casino Cash: $169090 Thanks: 12 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts No Classified Ratings Mood	Stupid Enclosed Trailer Door Seals I'm getting the trailer ready for what I hope to be another great sled season. The problem I have is the chitty stick on foam seal around the rear and v-nose doors. I replaced it all last year and it lasted not even half the season. Once you get the inside of the trailer wet from snow on the machines, then it freezes, you open the doors and all the seals pull off. The stick on foam seal is not cheap, and works like crap. I'm looking for other options, what does everyone else use? __________________ 2008 SUMMIT X 800R 154" MBRP CAN PRIMARY QUICK CLICKERS GOLD FINGER JERRY BLACK PANELS MANY MANY MANY BELTS

10-15-2009, 09:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
polarice Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: calgary Posts: 975 Casino Cash: $868191 Thanks: 53 Thanked 310 Times in 197 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Stupid Enclosed Trailer Door Seals Originally Posted by SLEDJED I'm getting the trailer ready for what I hope to be another great sled season. The problem I have is the chitty stick on foam seal around the rear and v-nose doors. I replaced it all last year and it lasted not even half the season. Once you get the inside of the trailer wet from snow on the machines, then it freezes, you open the doors and all the seals pull off. The stick on foam seal is not cheap, and works like crap. I'm looking for other options, what does everyone else use? ive never had that problem what kind of trailer do you have __________________ 03 800 rmk 06 600 rmk 07 f-150 aluma two place enlcosed aggassiz 14 ft v-nose work trailer

10-15-2009, 10:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
SLEDJED Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fort mcmurray, alberta Posts: 121 Casino Cash: $169090 Thanks: 12 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts No Classified Ratings Mood	Re: Stupid Enclosed Trailer Door Seals its a 2008 continental cargo snow king. It came with the same crappy seal that I put on last fall. __________________ 2008 SUMMIT X 800R 154" MBRP CAN PRIMARY QUICK CLICKERS GOLD FINGER JERRY BLACK PANELS MANY MANY MANY BELTS

10-15-2009, 11:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
gotboost Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: alberta Posts: 495 Casino Cash: $151181 Thanks: 125 Thanked 108 Times in 87 Posts No Classified Ratings Mood	Re: Stupid Enclosed Trailer Door Seals well my haulmark nevered had that problem i guess u get what u pay for well thats what i think i spray my foam with wd40 nevered had a prob with it sticking maybe this will help u out __________________ 2008 PHASER FOR THE WIFE 2008 BOURGET DRAGON CHOPPER 2009 ARCTIC CAT HCR 1980 HONDO RACE JET BOAT Last edited by gotboost; 10-15-2009 at 11:32 PM..

10-16-2009, 12:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
SLEDJED Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fort mcmurray, alberta Posts: 121 Casino Cash: $169090 Thanks: 12 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts No Classified Ratings Mood	Re: Stupid Enclosed Trailer Door Seals I agree with the you get what you pay for. If I were to do it again I probably would go with something different. Not that this is a terrible trailer, it has seen upwards of 30000+ kms of crappy winter roads in the last 2 sled seasons and at least 20000km of summer use for various jobs(ie. quads, moving people, everyones your buddy when they need a trailer). Besides the seals and repainting the metal door frames its held up well, for a budget trailer. Actually know that I think about it, other than these seals causing me grief I would say this is a GREAT trailer. It's done everything the more expensive trailers do for less money, you gotta like that. __________________ 2008 SUMMIT X 800R 154" MBRP CAN PRIMARY QUICK CLICKERS GOLD FINGER JERRY BLACK PANELS MANY MANY MANY BELTS

Sponsored Links, Plese click on Banner to View there Website

10-16-2009, 01:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
magnet Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: drunken valley Posts: 634 Casino Cash: $386120 Thanks: 302 Thanked 231 Times in 152 Posts No Classified Ratings Mood	Re: Stupid Enclosed Trailer Door Seals go into a heavy truck trailer shop that repairs refridgerated units. get a door seal from them. may not be the same style but gauranteed not to stick and rip off. did you try a seal like what they use on a overhead door. stays on trailer when door opens when door closes has a lip style seal may work for ya. worked well with my uncles trailer that we use for hauling his 2 wheel drive pull truck around. no dust or rain gets in so i am sure no snow would either. __________________ '99 summit 670 HO 151x2 mbrp can,6" powermadd riser,8 tooth extroverts,rail extensions,billet inboard big wheels, polished tunnel, lefty throttle, titanium springs in front '09 ford lariet '97 gmc 2500 '73 artic cat lynx 340

10-18-2009, 10:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Summitric Senor Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton/Sherwood Park Posts: 13,567 Casino Cash: $131820 Thanks: 5,692 Thanked 5,398 Times in 3,004 Posts Classified Rating: 100% (2) Mood	Re: Stupid Enclosed Trailer Door Seals Use silicone spray on the seal or even wd40 works...... Door won't stick to the seal...... Spray the door seals after washing it, or after a few outdoor uses........ I just resealed all the doors on my trailer, and have already sprayed the seals..... __________________ SUMMITRIC www.sledbunnyracing.com 2006 Summit 1000RT Highmark 162"(THUMPER) 2004 Summit 800X 151"(BLACKWRABBIT) 2000 POLARIS 500 SPORTSMAN 1998 Yamaha 600 Grizzly Member of Team Slim ALBERT BECK - HIGHMARKING IN THE HEAVENS - REST IN PEACE

10-19-2009, 12:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
SLEDJED Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fort mcmurray, alberta Posts: 121 Casino Cash: $169090 Thanks: 12 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts No Classified Ratings Mood	Re: Stupid Enclosed Trailer Door Seals Thanks guys. WD-40 never even crossed my mind, thats genius. It's finding the simple things like this that make this site awesome. __________________ 2008 SUMMIT X 800R 154" MBRP CAN PRIMARY QUICK CLICKERS GOLD FINGER JERRY BLACK PANELS MANY MANY MANY BELTS

10-19-2009, 05:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
Summitric Senor Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton/Sherwood Park Posts: 13,567 Casino Cash: $131820 Thanks: 5,692 Thanked 5,398 Times in 3,004 Posts Classified Rating: 100% (2) Mood	Re: Stupid Enclosed Trailer Door Seals I carry a can of silicone spray in the truck as well as in the trailer and also a can of wd40 in the trailer __________________ SUMMITRIC www.sledbunnyracing.com 2006 Summit 1000RT Highmark 162"(THUMPER) 2004 Summit 800X 151"(BLACKWRABBIT) 2000 POLARIS 500 SPORTSMAN 1998 Yamaha 600 Grizzly Member of Team Slim ALBERT BECK - HIGHMARKING IN THE HEAVENS - REST IN PEACE

10-19-2009, 07:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Scuba Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fort Mcmurray Posts: 985 Casino Cash: $851266 Thanks: 107 Thanked 635 Times in 322 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Stupid Enclosed Trailer Door Seals Originally Posted by SLEDJED Thanks guys. WD-40 never even crossed my mind, thats genius. It's finding the simple things like this that make this site awesome. We should try to fix that door seal this week __________________ "How about an older one that is still in good shape?"

10-19-2009, 08:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
cscherer Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: oilsands Posts: 112 Casino Cash: $140791 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Stupid Enclosed Trailer Door Seals scuba whens your first ride? we have one planned for mid dec>

10-20-2009, 08:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
SLEDJED Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fort mcmurray, alberta Posts: 121 Casino Cash: $169090 Thanks: 12 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Stupid Enclosed Trailer Door Seals cscherer, looks like revy around the 10th of dec., when and where you guys going. maybe we can met up. __________________ 2008 SUMMIT X 800R 154" MBRP CAN PRIMARY QUICK CLICKERS GOLD FINGER JERRY BLACK PANELS MANY MANY MANY BELTS

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Enclosed Trailer Floors	Smithys	TOW VEHICLES, RV's, TRAILERS and ACCESSORIES FOR THEM	27	11-07-2009 09:13 AM
Enclosed Trailer	Alfred	SNOWMOBILE CHAT	1	08-22-2009 09:00 AM
enclosed trailer	snowtractor	JUST ABOUT ANYTHING GOES	9	09-17-2008 05:47 PM
Enclosed Trailer	Petch	TOW VEHICLES, RV's, TRAILERS and ACCESSORIES FOR THEM	1	09-05-2007 10:28 PM
Help on Enclosed Trailer?	catmando	SNOWMOBILE CHAT	23	02-23-2007 02:13 PM