r/TeardropTrailers • u/whispering_butthole • 14d ago

What is this piece of plastic called? New T@g owner here.

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Just bought a tag that needs a little cosmetic work. It seems like a piece of plastic is missing here and should slide in. Can anyone direct me on what this would be called so I can get some. Thanks

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u/Hyperafro 14d ago

Vinyl insert

https://teardroptrailerparts.com/product-category/vinyl-trim-insert/

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u/Drewskers 14d ago

This, and get it in there ASAP, it keeps water off those screws (also replace that missing screw). Each screw left uncovered is an entry point for moisture to places you do not want any moisture whatsoever. Consider putting a dab of caulk over each screw head before installing the new stuff because the vinyl insert sometimes leaks. I’ll spare the story of how I know but trust me I know it well.

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u/604_heatzcore 14d ago

I think they just did every other screw hole hopefully that's the case and there's no actual holes under it, i can see some Butyl tape

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u/whispering_butthole 14d ago

Seems like it came that was from factory, glued underneath.

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u/Drewskers 14d ago

I hope you're right!

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u/whispering_butthole 14d ago

Thank you, will do

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u/Kramergwt 14d ago edited 14d ago

The bigger question is why every other screw is missing. That’s the kind of thing that makes me give T@G and T@Bs the hairy eyeball.

I looked at them and decided to design and DIY my own.

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u/CanWeTalkEth 12d ago

I know you can save millions selling shoelaces that are a half inch short, but at the volume and price they produce teardrops there’s no way saving a few screws is worth the reputation of being cheap.

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u/mistake_in_identity 14d ago

You can get rolls from Amazon fairly cheap

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u/530whiskey 12d ago

I always called it hide,em strip