Eli's awning bracket owners (current and future)

**BroncoHauler** · 09-07-2009, 05:03 PM

I've ordered a set of Eli's awning brackets, and I'm curious what, if anything, users have placed between the brackets and the van body.

jage · 09-09-2009, 10:38 AM

I don't think Butyl is the right material for the application, unless you're using it to cover old bracket holes. I think some kind of rubber pad that wouldn't expand, sqeeze out and melt would be better... even if you put 1/2" butyl in, when you're done it will probably be the same size as the 1/8" would.

mjeffrey · 09-09-2009, 10:00 PM

There must be different types of 'butyl.' The butyl rubber I used is similar to inner tube material - a very dense rubber, that flexes well but doesn't compress much at all.

jage · 09-10-2009, 09:15 AM

Ah, that would explain things- the butyl I have is closer to silly putty. It works great under washers, around holes, etc. but wouldn't make sense for this application.

**BroncoHauler** · 09-10-2009, 06:55 PM

Great...so now how do I find out which one to buy?

Herb

mjeffrey · 09-10-2009, 07:01 PM

This is where I got mine, for some other project:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#butyl-rubber-sheets/=3ks818

Scalf77 · 09-10-2009, 09:46 PM

The material that I used on my Penthouse roof leak was Butyl Rubber Sealing Tape.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#butyl-rubber-tape/=3ku9ts

I believe that this is what Jage is referring to.

Same place different Butyl