x17z bunk vinyl strip cracked. Replacement?

[Igortigor]

Hello everyone. I just bought this trailer used. It's 2013 model. And while camping in it for the first time, I noticed small crack in vinyl strip that is stitched to the canvas and attached to the trailer. Cracks are on both ends. I did some research, it's a common problem. What I'm looking for is that vinyl strip. Does anyone know where can I get only that piece? Or maybe part number for it? Thank you.

[Tunce the traveler]

You'll probably have to go directly to Jayco for this piece or you'll have to just secure that split so it doesn't get any bigger, that's what I did. I went to the plant and they said to send the complete tent end to them and they can sew a new one in but they didn't give me a price. I took one that they just removed from one that someone returned. I went to two sail makers in Bellingham and they wouldn't touch it.

[Tunce the traveler]

This is how I ended up fixing my vinyl strip. Removed the screw and pinched the vinyl together used a 1/2 piece of Mr. Grip ( full piece in picture)then a fender washer and a new screw that was the next larger size. It's been 2 years now and it's held together just fine.

[Igortigor]

Interesting... Where is Jayco located? Did they tell you how much they would charge for this kind of work?

[Tunce the traveler]

Located in Indiana just off I-90 but wife has a summer home in up state NY so we've passed by a few times. I didn't ask the price because I knew it could be a fairly easy fix, it's only in the 4 corners and taking those tent ends off look like they could be a real pain. Yours looks like an easy fix.

[Scott91370]

One of mine started to do this as well. The ends are between $300-$500 to replace. Maybe cheaper if you can find a used one in good shape. Having that part would be nice!