MaryandSteve
Past Indiana Chapter Leader (Founding)
I have daylight showing in the bottom corners of the front storage compartment. Was wondering what to use to fill the gaps so rain and dirt won't get in going down the road.
What to use to fill gaps in front storage compartment.
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codycarver
Founding Wyoming Chapter Leader-retired
I saw a thread where the poster used some door screen and expanding foam insulation. Looked like a great idea that I'll be trying this spring. maybe they will see this a post a link???
Ray LeTourneau
Senior Member - Past Moderator
I've used Great Stuff and trimmed it after a few days of dry time. Something very similar must be available in black because it seems like the same type material that Heartland uses around the other gaps in the storage areas.
2psnapod2
Texas-South Chapter Leaders-Retired
JohnDar
Prolifically Gabby Member
No wonder I couldn't find the black foam, I didn't know it was for ponds. Anyhoo, I used the window screen with the regular foam to seal the gaps between the front wall and the compartment. The screen is formed into a loose U-shape and placed in the gap from inside the compartment and then the foam is sprayed into it from bottom to top. The screen keeps the foam from running out the other side and all over the ground. Check the seam along the front of the floor pan, too. Might need a bead of foam along there, too.
The photo is looking in from the battery/pump compartment on the DS.
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The photo is looking in from the battery/pump compartment on the DS.
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Northwestchill
Member
I have the same issue on our 2985RL Big Horn. Hadn't seen this before in any of our previously owned FW so contacted Heartland and they stated this is the way they're built. I consider this to be a major quality/design flaw.
GOTTOYS
Well-known member
Major design flaw?? It's just a little gap between the outer skin and inner wall of a storage area. Doesn't bother me in the least. All I store in there is my Blue Boy tank, lawn chairs and outside rug. I kind of like a little air circulation in there as often the items are wet when put away. I would think of a major design flaw as something that could cause the suspension to fall off or the sides to split open, not a small gap along the edge of a storage compartment that can easily be sealed up..JMHO...Don
TandT
Founding Utah Chapter Leaders-Retired
Thanks, Jim. I'm going to look for this product, as I think it is a good deterrent to keep small vermin out. The black blends in nicely. Trace
Northwestchill
Member
Point taken gottoys. Your definition/acceptance of inferior design and poor quality is obviously much different than mine.
StephenKatSea
Active Member
Door screen and expanding insulation foam worked great for us. Kept the dirt and rodents out.
Westwind
Well-known member
The purpose of the compartment is to house a generator which needs air to run properly that's the purpose of the openings I'm sure. Without the generator most use it for storage ( We have our bikes in it). I'm going to make it as weather tight as i can so when we are on the road what's in it will stay dry.
JohnDar
Prolifically Gabby Member
If you use the front only for storage, as we do, the gaps are a highway to heaven for mice. From there, they can easily access the rest of the basement and the overhang of the front cap. Run a coat hanger up between the floor and outside skin and see if you don't find nesting materials in there. That black rice you find is not an Oriental delicacy.
As far as venting for a generator, a screened vent panel on the front wall would probably do the job better than irregular gaps in the walls.
I filled the wall gaps using screen and expanding foam, and filled the gap at the top of the compartment with foam pipe insulation sections. Also ran a bead of foam along the small gap between the bottom floor tray and wall.
As far as venting for a generator, a screened vent panel on the front wall would probably do the job better than irregular gaps in the walls.
I filled the wall gaps using screen and expanding foam, and filled the gap at the top of the compartment with foam pipe insulation sections. Also ran a bead of foam along the small gap between the bottom floor tray and wall.
wdk450
Well-known member
Jim:
I did a search on "24B Sealant" and came up with this Amazon listing. The good news is that it is only $9.99 a can. The bad news is that you need a special gun ($32.99) to attach to the can to get the stuff out, and cleaner for the gun. See the "Frequently bought together" section on the listing:
http://www.amazon.com/ENERFOAM-ENER25-FOAM-SEALANT-DISPENSED/dp/B001447OJ6
I did a search on "24B Sealant" and came up with this Amazon listing. The good news is that it is only $9.99 a can. The bad news is that you need a special gun ($32.99) to attach to the can to get the stuff out, and cleaner for the gun. See the "Frequently bought together" section on the listing:
http://www.amazon.com/ENERFOAM-ENER25-FOAM-SEALANT-DISPENSED/dp/B001447OJ6
