How to Install Accordion Boot - Camper Shell onto a Truck
About 30 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
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
- How durable is the accordian rubber
This product is durable. For specific technical data on the rubber visit this page http://www.accordionboot.com/epdm-rubber-boot.php
- How thick is the accordion boot rubber?
The thickness of the rubber it is about 3/32" thick. (2.38mm).
- What if I have a question that is not on this FAQ?
For anything not show here please contact Customer Service. You can also call 619-593-9483