Advanced-profile hollow triangular seal with lip for RV compartment and access doors. 100% EPDM sponge rubber with skirted 3M Peel-N-Stick adhesive. Installs on tight radius corners without puckering. Will not shrink, crack, or fade. Fits late 1990s Fleetwood models. Hand crafted and made in USA.
The Steele Rubber Products 83-0119-277 is an advanced-profile hollow triangular seal with lip, purpose-engineered for RV compartment doors and access panels. The unique hollow triangular geometry offers performance advantages that standard flat or half-round seals cannot match: it installs on tight-radius corners without puckering or bunching, maintains full perimeter contact even on doors that are not perfectly aligned with their frames, and channels moisture and debris away from the opening rather than allowing it to pool behind the seal edge.
The integrated lip adds wiping contact along the door face, increasing sealing effectiveness against rain and road dust intrusion. Installation is tool-free thanks to the skirted 3M Peel-N-Stick adhesive backing — simply clean the surface, peel the liner, and press into place. Constructed from 100% EPDM sponge rubber with a proprietary skirting design that protects the adhesive tape from moisture and debris, this seal will not shrink, crack, or fade over time and offers outstanding resistance to UV and ozone exposure. Also sold under part number 70-2088-277, this seal is available in a 15 ft continuous strip and by the foot.
Advanced geometry installs on tight radius corners without puckering and maintains perimeter contact even on misaligned doors
Integrated lip increases wiping contact along the door face and channels moisture and debris away from the door opening
Exclusive skirted Peel-N-Stick design protects the 3M adhesive tape from moisture and debris for a lasting, secure bond
Hand crafted from 100% EPDM sponge rubber — will not shrink, crack, or fade — with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
This hollow triangular seal with lip is commonly found on the following RV models: Fleetwood — Late 1990s Class A and Class C motorhome models; exterior compartment doors and access panel perimeters The hollow triangular with lip profile is also well-suited for a wide variety of other RV compartment door and access panel applications where a standard half-round or flat profile does not provide adequate corner coverage or where door-to-frame alignment is imperfect. Compatibility is not guaranteed. Always verify the gap dimensions (7/16" H x 7/16" W) and mounting surface width match your specific application before ordering. Actual fit may vary based on individual model year and manufacturing variations.
The bonding surface must be completely clean and dry before applying the seal for maximum adhesion strength. • Remove all old seals, adhesive, and residue using a general-purpose adhesive cleaner or rubbing alcohol • Allow the surface to dry completely — applying over wet cleaner prevents adhesion • Apply within the recommended temperature range: 60–104°F (15–40°C) • Minimize the temperature difference between the seal and the bonding surface The seal bonds quickly on contact, so work carefully and deliberately. Peeling up and repositioning after application will reduce adhesion quality. For full perimeter applications on compartment doors, use a small amount of cyanoacrylate (super glue for rubber) at end-to-end corner joints for added security.
Step-by-Step Installation: 1. Remove Old Seal: Pull out the existing weatherstrip from the compartment door frame, working around the full perimeter 2. Clean the Surface: Remove all old adhesive, residue, and debris using adhesive cleaner or rubbing alcohol 3. Dry Completely: Allow the bonding surface to dry fully before proceeding 4. Check Temperature: Confirm both the seal and bonding surface are between 60–104°F (15–40°C) 5. Cut to Length: Measure and cut the strip to fit each door section 6. Peel & Apply: Remove the backing a few inches at a time — do not remove all backing at once 7. Press Firmly: Apply steady, even pressure along the full length as you go 8. Corner Joints: Apply a small amount of cyanoacrylate (super glue for rubber) at end-to-end corner joints for full perimeter seals 9. Allow to Cure: Seal bonds immediately; allow 72 hours for full adhesion strength
In The Package: • One (1) continuous 15 ft strip of 83-0119-277 Peel-N-Stick Hollow Triangular RV Seal With Lip • 3M adhesive backing pre-applied and protected by release liner Recommended Supplies (Not Included): • Adhesive cleaner or isopropyl rubbing alcohol for surface prep • Disposable rags or shop towels • Steele Rubber Scraper/Tuck Tool (optional, aids clean installation) • Cyanoacrylate adhesive (super glue for rubber) for corner end-to-end bonding
Most compartment door seals use a flat, half-round, or D-shaped profile that can struggle on tight corners and misaligned door frames. The hollow triangular with lip profile solves these common problems: Tight Radius Corners: The triangular geometry flexes inward at corners instead of puckering outward, maintaining a clean and consistent seal around the full door perimeter Misaligned Doors: The hollow body compresses unevenly to maintain contact even when the door and frame are not perfectly parallel — a common issue on older RV compartment doors Moisture Channeling: The lip directs water and debris away from the door opening rather than allowing it to pool at the seal edge, reducing the risk of moisture intrusion into storage compartments
The hollow triangular with lip profile is particularly well-suited for older RV compartment doors where years of use, road vibration, and temperature cycling have caused frame misalignment or corner distortion. The advanced profile geometry maintains an effective seal in conditions where standard profiles fall short.