Body, Roof & Weatherproofing
What are Habitation Door & Seals?
Your main way in and out — and one of the biggest places water tries to get in.
Simplified animation — not to scale.
In plain English
The habitation door is built lighter than a cab door and relies heavily on its rubber seal to keep the elements out, along with a multi-point lock for security.
How it works
A compression seal runs around the door frame; closing and locking the door squeezes it tight against the body. Over time, sunlight and flexing cause this rubber to harden and lose its seal.
Signs of trouble
- ⚠Daylight visible around the closed door frame
- ⚠Draughts or whistling noise at speed
- ⚠Damp patches on the wall or floor near the door — often a seal issue, worth checking at a habitation service
Rough UK cost
£20 – £60 for a seal replacement; £300 – £900 fitted for a full door replacement.
Ballpark only — depends on your van, converter and local labour rates.
Heads up: CamperAutonomy is for general guidance only. Anything gas-related must be signed off by a Gas Safe engineer with LPG endorsement.