Camper Shell Accordion Boot
How to Choose the Right Rubber Boot Seal
You can obtain rubber boot material for your special project. This seal is manufactured from hard-wearing EPDM synthetic rubber compound and contains a pliable spring steel clip for fastening to any rim. This material is available by the foot. To find how much you need measure the length encircling your cab opening. You have several alternatives of rubber to use for sealing your cabs together.
Quick and Easy Installation
Installing this rubber boot is straightforward and requires minimal tools. Just clip the seal tightly onto the flange of the window or pass through opening. This forms a watertight connection between the two units. Even if you're traveling, this seal keeps out moisture and preserves cabin integrity during your journey.
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Camper Shell Accordion Boot Features and Benefits
| Feature | Benefit | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Flexible Bellows Design | Absorbs vibration and road movement without cracking | Great for off-road and long-haul driving |
| Forgiving Fit | Can accommodate minor mismatches in height and width | Useful for older vehicles or hand-cut openings |
| Audio Blow-Through Compatible | Perfect for stereo mods and custom subwoofer enclosures | Used in high-performance truck audio builds |
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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- 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
- What if the camper shell opening is larger than my truck window?
If the shell opening is larger, the camper shell accordion boot may not work. You’ll either need to modify the opening or consider a compression boot instead, which is more forgiving in such situations.
- Is it suitable for sealing between an airbag mounted truck cab and the body hard mounted to chassis rails on a truck?
As long as there is some sort of flange or wall to install the boot it should work. The thickness of the flange should not exceed 3/16" (4.7625mm) The accordion design allows for independent movement or flex between the cab bodies.
- 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.