How To Install Accordion Boot Seal
How to Choose the Right Rubber Boot Seal
You can acquire rubber boot material for your special project. This seal is extruded from tough EPDM synthetic rubber substance and has a flexible spring steel clip for affixing to any flange. This material is sold by the foot. To specify how much you require measure the distance around your cab opening. You get several alternatives of rubber to use for sealing your cabs together.
Quick and Easy Installation
Installing this rubber boot is hassle-free and can be done with few tools. Just snap the seal tightly onto the edge of the window or pass through opening. This provides a secure connection between the two units. Whether you're adventuring, this seal blocks rain and maintains interior comfort during your journey.
Universal Fit: Compatible Rubber Seals for Trucks and Rigs
This rubber boot seal is often used in vehicle sealing applications. It's compatible with most mini trucks. Whether you're upgrading a camper shell or building a DIY rig, this seal offers versatile fitment and dependable performance for your cab connection project.
How To Install Accordion Boot Seal Features and Benefits
| Feature | Benefit | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Supports Walk-Through Conversions | Lets you convert separate spaces into one continuous interior | Used in van builds, campers, and custom sleeper cabs |
| Weather-Tested Seal | Handles rainstorms without leaks or performance loss | Reliable weather barrier for daily-use trucks or RVs |
| EPDM Sponge Rubber Construction | Flexible, resilient seal that withstands weather and aging | Ideal for trucks, RVs, and sleeper cabs exposed to elements |
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.
$8.25 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
- Does the how to install accordion boot seal require glue to install?
No glue is required. The how to install accordion boot seal has a spring clip embedded in the EPDM rubber that clamps onto a thin flange. You can optionally glue the seam using cyanoacrylate (SuperGlue), but avoid petroleum-based adhesives.
- Is the how to install accordion boot seal reusable if I remove it?
While technically reusable, removal often deforms the material or compromises the embedded clip, so we recommend replacing it if removed.
- 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.