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Posted By: NJAvion on 09/12/13 02:06pm

The "High-Strength Multipurpose Neoprene Rubber" or "Weather-Resistant EDPM Rubber" on the McMaster site looks like a good bet (can't figure out how to link directly but their search is good).

I used the "Weather Resistant Neoprene/EDPM Foam."

Posted By: ticki2 on 09/12/13 02:24pm

rfuerst911sc wrote:

My thoughts are a little cushioning is good but water absorption bad that's why I first thought of rubber.

I don't think cushioning is a good idea you want as rigid a connection as you can get , there is enough play in any jack system . The rubber would work fine , almost anything that is non-metallic .

'68 Avion C-11
'02 GMC DRW D/A flatbed

Posted By: 69 Avion on 09/12/13 03:07pm

rfuerst911sc wrote:

My thoughts are a little cushioning is good but water absorption bad that's why I first thought of rubber.

I would look for rubber gasket material or a rubber mud flap and cut it down.

Ford F-350 4x4 Diesel
1988 Avion Triple Axle Trailer
1969 Avion C-11 Camper

Posted By: 67avion on 09/12/13 04:02pm

Just asking, but how important is this rubber gasket material? I replaced the fittings for the jacks as well as the tie downs with steel. I used Parbond to form a rubberized seal and SS nuts and bolts. Are we all saying that its best to use solid gasket material to stave off problems of differing metals?

Posted By: cajunavion on 09/12/13 05:14pm

Howdy!
Anyone with EDPM rubber roof? Can you get
away with stripping the tarrry stuff off and sealing
the seams really well or is it to flat for that?

Posted By: rfuerst911sc on 09/12/13 05:29pm

67avion wrote:

I believe it is important based on the corrosion I discovered when I removed the original jacks. The original jacks had a mount that was painted steel and there was a fair amount of corrosion when I removed them. Granted they may have been in place for 40 + years but still. I'm installing the Stable Lift one time only so I plan to go a little overboard on it.

Posted By: Photog101 on 09/13/13 12:23am

Not to change the subject, but that latest Avion that is for sale. I'll bet that it was a trick to get that thing set up there. I see the dolly, but I have a hard time imagining how it would roll in and out of the truck bed.

WOW I'll bet that the pucker factor was off the scale, especially with the angle on that driveway.

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Posted By: Photog101 on 09/13/13 12:24am

sorry, computer slowed down and double posted.

Posted By: ticki2 on 09/13/13 05:11am

Photog101 wrote:

I had those same thoughts . I also notice it says " ULTRA" on the side and has a queen bed . Surprised there have been no bites .

Posted By: rfuerst911sc on 09/13/13 05:51am

What do you guys think about using aerosol cans of truck bed liner as the barrier ? Cheap, readily available and easy to apply.

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