i would love to use the perelli, but being on a budget and not needing "original"parts status,i opted for the rubber seal material from home depot. i've had it on for two years now and am very happy with it's performance.it's 29 degrees outside now and it's just as flexible as it is in summer.also, at the low cost of this material, i wasn't too worried about a wrong cut that would break the bank.i know this sounds a bit redneck, but i've had to "mickey mouse" (some call it adapting)stuff most of my life.my priority runs toward the camping trip itself and functionality of the camper. if i can do that and have a reasonable good looking rig at the same time on as little money as possible, that's a win win. adapting doesn't stop here. i made one side eyebrow out of flashing that looks pretty good and works great. every time i hit it with the top of the old fashioned jacks, i'm glad i only spent a few dollars on it.a set of latches that don't match the others still open the cabinet just fine.our cusions are covered with drapes from good will at a cost of 29 dollars.my table is made from a salvaged solid core door, but looks very nice and wont warp.i had to replace a bad inside panel , but on the front inside panel, the exposed layer of wood was the only bad part, so it just got sealed and painted gloss white.with both ends painted that way, the camper is brighter and bigger feeling .
i do applaud all you guys that make it look new and perfect.it's a love like restoring a vintage car, i suppose.i seen some beautiful pics of some great rigs and hard work.
wes
