How to Install Accordion Boot - Camper Shell onto a Truck
Many truck owners like the look of a camper shell over the bed of their truck, and they appreciate the benefits provided by the shell. Some like it so much that they wish to make their camper shell a permanent part of the truck. This can be accomplished by using what is known as a truck boot to seal the gap between the cab and the shell and make the interior a unified space.
Tool and Supplies Needed
- Accordion Boot
- Measuring tape
- Utility knife
- Superglue
Installation Instructions
- Remove the truck's rear window and the front-facing window on the camper shell. See the owner's manuals for the truck and the camper shell for specific window removal instructions.
- Start at the bottom center of the window opening. Slide the spring clips on one side of the accordion boot over the truck's rear window flange.
- Slide the spring clips on the opposite side over the flange of the camper shell's front-facing window.
- Work your way around the window perimeter until you get back to where you started.
- Overlap an extra three inches of accordion flap on top of the driver's side accordion flap and glue it there with the superglue.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What if the camper shell opening is larger than my truck window?
If the shell opening is larger, the howtoinstallaccordionboot.php may not work. You’ll either need to modify the opening or consider a compression boot instead, which is more forgiving in such situations.
- How do I measure for a howtoinstallaccordionboot.php?
To install a , use a flexible tape to measure the full perimeter of the opening. Add 1–2 inches for adjustment or overlap.
- Does the howtoinstallaccordionboot.php allow for movement between the truck and camper?
Yes, the accordion-style folds are designed to flex, allowing for some movement and vibration without breaking the seal.