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Possibly some gasket material metal impregnated like a head gasket, the use Permatex #2 so you can remove later if needed
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A good hardware store should have rubber sealing washers, one inside, one outside should seal it.
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04-16-2021, 11:13 AM
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Rubber washers such as you use to seal the bolts that hold a toilet tank to the bowl. I figure if it will keep the water in the tank from leaking out it should do for a little splash/rain water protection. You cold add some silicone sealant as well if you feel the need.
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I have a StowAway2 Max cargo box on a steel swing-out frame, and they supplied rubber washers for the 4 bolts that hold the box to the frame. They were big, oval rubber gaskets that go under big, oval steel washers. Seems to be adequate, but I haven’t taken it on a road trip yet.
The box does have a big drain hole with plug, so I guess they’re hedging their bets.
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The trick to keeping rubber washers intact is don’t twist them. If they are under the head of the bolt, hold the head and turn the nut.
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On a number of occasions I have used garden hose washers for gaskets if the conditions permit...