Boot Between Truck Cab And Cap
How to Choose the Right Rubber Boot Seal
You can purchase rubber boot material for your special project. This seal is manufactured from durable EPDM synthetic rubber substance and uses a pliable spring steel clip for affixing to any rim. This material is available by the foot. To find how much you require measure the distance around your cab opening. You have several alternatives of rubber to apply for waterproofing your cabs together.
Quick and Easy Installation
Installing this rubber boot is easy and can be done with few tools. Just fit the seal firmly onto the flange of the window or pass through opening. This ensures a watertight connection between the two units. Even if you're camping, this seal blocks rain and maintains a dry space during your journey.
Universal Fit: Compatible Rubber Seals for Trucks and Rigs
This rubber boot seal is commonly used in cab pass-through conversions. It's works with most light-duty trucks. Whether you're repairing a camper shell or building a DIY rig, this seal offers versatile fitment and dependable performance for your cab connection project.
Boot Between Truck Cab And Cap Features and Benefits
| Feature | Benefit | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Silicone-Friendly Seam Sealing | Easy to seal end joints with a small bead of silicone | Ensures total waterproofing where ends come together |
| Supports Walk-Through Conversions | Lets you convert separate spaces into one continuous interior | Used in van builds, campers, and custom sleeper cabs |
| No Sealant Required | Cleaner installation with easy removal if needed | Perfect for quick and easy installs |
Order Form
To begin your order just enter the total amount of feet of boot material you need in the appropriate box next to the item you want to order below. Check your entries then click on the "Order Now " button.
Accordion Boot - Part Number 541
The accordion boot is designed for cabs where you take out the truck window. This product works best with fiberglass shells that are 1/8" to 3/16" thick. Please note that both openings must be exactly the same size for this boot to fit properly.
$8.95 per foot
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Order 541
- Enter the total amount of feet of boot material you need in the text box
- Check your entries, then click on the "Order Now" button.
Compression Boot - Part Number 540
Use this seal when you leave the rear slider window in the truck. This product works best with fiberglass shells that are 1/8" to 3/16" thick. You will also use this boot if the opening in the fiberglass shell is much larger than the opening in your truck.
$7.95 per foot
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Order 540
- Enter the total amount of feet of boot material you need in the text box
- Check your entries, then click on the "Order Now" button.
Extra Wide Accordion Boot - Part Number 543
The extra wide accordion boot is designed applications where you have a large gap between the space you want to seal. This product works best with fiberglass shells or sheet metal flange that are 1/8" to 3/16" thick. Both openings must be exactly the same size for this boot to fit properly.
$11.50 per foot
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Order 543
- Enter the total amount of feet of boot material you need in the text box
- Check your entries, then click on the "Order Now" button.
Accordion Boot - Ultra Wide 10" Part Number 544
The Ultra Wide 10 Inch accordion boot is designed for very wide gaps between cabs.. This product works best with fiberglass shells that are 1/8" to 3/16" thick. Please note that both openings must be exactly the same size for this boot to fit properly.
$13.90 per foot
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Order 544
- Enter the total amount of feet of boot material you need in the text box
- Check your entries, then click on the "Order Now" button.
Accordion Boot 15 - Part Number 546
The Accordion Boot 15 is designed applications where you have a large gap between the space you want to seal. This product works best with fiberglass shells or sheet metal flange that are 1/8" to 3/16" thick. Both openings must be exactly the same size for this boot to fit properly.
$16.50 per foot
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Order 546
- Enter the total amount of feet of boot material you need in the text box
- Check your entries, then click on the "Order Now" button.
Compression Bulb Seal - Part Number 545
Use this seal when you leave the rear slider window in the truck. This product works best with fiberglass shells that are 1/8" to 3/16" thick. You will also use this boot if the opening in the fiberglass shell is much larger than the opening in your truck.
$7.95 per foot
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Order 545
- Enter the total amount of feet of boot material you need in the text box
- Check your entries, then click on the "Order Now" button.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will a boot between truck cab and cap reduce road noise?
Yes, the air-tight seal created by the boot between truck cab and cap helps block wind noise and some road vibrations between the cab and camper.
- I have a fiber glass camper shell. I want access to my camper shell from inside my cab but I don't want to lose heat and have a weatherproof seal. Will this product provide the right solution?
The accordion boot creates an air-tight and weather tight seal between the cabs. It does not provide any insulation. However, heat loss in minimize by the air-tight seal.
- I have a truck that I want to install a camper shell on. The shell has a slider and I will need to remove the rear cab window. Is there a procedure when using a boot that insures a watertight seal?
To insure a water tight seal you should consider the accordion boot. In order to use the accordion boot there are a few condition that need to be met.
- 1) Both opening must be the exact same size
- 2) there must be some sort of thin wall or flange to attach the boot. This can be the fiberglass wall or pinch weld around the window opening.
- 3) Both windows will need to be removed.