Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

Looking at the photo gallery it is hard to see the notch that is cut inside for gally seal. So far I have not cut mine I wanted to make sure 3/8 is the common cut like the generic benroy plans call for. Then when I cut the ribs for the hatch they should be cut the shape of the side before the 3/8 is taken off right.

Thanks John

cut the shape of the side before the 3/8 is taken off right.

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know cause I didn't.
3/8 is what I cut and forgot to add it back when I did the hatch. Could have been a mess. My perfect hatch now has two top boards to make up the difference.

Much easier to make you pattern or at least one hatch rib before you cut.

Good luck

Yes 3/8" cutout is a common notch side for 1/2" weather stripping. It allows for some imperfections in your hatch and still maintains a decent seal.

On my Baja Benroy I ended up using 2 pieces of weather stripping, 1 on the hatch and one in the notch, cause the gap ended up being a slight bit larger.

Yes, the ribs should be cut the shape of the side before the notch is cut out.

Mike...

Thanks guys for the post. Looking around in the gallery it is hard to see the cut in the pictures. I think now I may go ahead and make my hatch before I make the cut.

Thanks John

Where is McDavid?