Hatch trim clearance

[aggie79]

On my teardrop, I'm using RV roof edge molding along the roof/sidewall junction and on the hatch. Along the roof edge, I've installed it "tight" to the sidewall. How much horizontal clearance should I allow between the inside vertical portion of the RV roof edge molding and the galley sidewall of the teardrop?

(I was thinking to allow about an 1/8" clearance.)

Thanks for your responses.

[chorizon]

I just ran into this problemo myself. I ended up with between 1/8 and 1/4 on mine.

We went on a little shake-down cruise recently and even went through a decent "West Texas" thunderstorm and everything stayed nice and dry!

I was...surprised...!
...and very happy!

[aggie79]

Thanks Joshua. You confirmed my hunch.

[Chuckles2153]

Thanks Joshua. You confirmed my hunch.

Would either of you guys post some pics of your trim please.
I'm getting real close to that step and would feel a little more comfortable doing it if i saw what other people have on theres.

Thanks in advance, Chuck

[aggie79]

Would either of you guys post some pics of your trim please.
I'm getting real close to that step and would feel a little more comfortable doing it if i saw what other people have on theres.

Thanks in advance, Chuck

Chuck,

I'm using the "wide-lip" RV Roof Edge molding from Grant at Li'l Bear. I don't have a real good picture, but this shows how it looks installed (without the vinyl strip that will cover the screws.)

[chorizon]

The left side was the first to get the trim and it turned out quite nice...


The right side was more of a PITA. I had to relocate my holes. This piece will be replaced soon. I am embarassed to show this, but I hope it helps someone else out there...


I used 1 X 1 X 1/8 6063 Architectural Aluminum that I pre-drilled, then annealed.