Hi:

I recently purchased a used Raven topper for my 2002 F-150 extended cab. I plan using the topper only when I go camping, so I will probably will be putting the topper on the truck and taking it off a few times a year. I'm looking for an effective/durable weather seal that I won't have to replace every time I want to put the topper back on the truck. I have seen the inexpensive seal tape (link below) but it doesn't look very durable.

I'd appreciate any recommendations.

Thanks

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

It looks like the stuff that was used on my 01 screw's are fiberglass top(mine may have been a tad thicker hard to tell from pic)...I took it on and off several times over 5 years or so and it did fine. I think you would only have a problem if you left it off for a while and let the elements get to it. And it would also be more prone to you snagging stuff on it and ripping it up/off.

 

I use a product like that. Works great for the side but it doesn't seem to matter how I try doing it, but it always leaks at the front. I am going to try resealing again this spring.

 

I used a double hump seal from cargogear.net If I remember correctly, it ran about $1.20 a foot. I take my cap off to switch to my tonnoue cover a few times a year. I use the normal truck bed seal(1/8" thick closed cell foam) for the soft cover.

 

Thanks for the replies. I'll definitely go with the more durable rubber seal.