RE: Need Suggestions For Coleman Front Seal?

[Campntime]

 I have been noticing that the front rubber seal on our 2001 Coleman Bayside consistently is indented upward after being up a few days.  It always returns to it s normal positon and shape, but would probably duct tape it if heading immediately into a rain.  We notice no sag problems as are well documented.
 
 This issue was well documented on the old board, but I forget if there is any real solution.  Three questions:
 
 1. I read once about a solution to extend the shephard hook out a few inches to take pressure off the seal.  Has anyone done that and does it work?
 
 2. Haven t tried it yet but wondering if I just back off a notch on the adjustment and let the bunkend sag a litttle more if that would help?
 
 3.  Is this just something we have to live with on the Coleman?
 
 There it is folks...hoping someone has an idea.  Thanks.

[Red neff Barchetta]

 Campntime
Here is Bart s mod. (about 1/2 way down the page);
 http://softsmart.com/popup/OutsideOut.html
 

[kathybrj]

 Campntime
Oz did one also. It s in his Mods #1 album on the second page:
 
 http://community.webshots.com/user/ozandus
 
 He added " J"  track to keep the seal from getting distorted.

[Campntime]

 Campntime
Thanks for the suggestiions and links.  Thinking the  J channel  might be a good way to go.  
 
 Time for another trip to Home Depot!
 Thanks again.

[tlhdoc]

 Campntime
Try loosening the back roof clamps.  It may allow the front of the roof to seal better.