When your RV slideout seal starts letting in rain, dust, and road noise, replacing the wipe seal is one of those jobs you want to finish once and get right. The tricky part is that the same replacement kit can be sold under slightly different labels, and the price gap between them can be significant. Here are two versions of the 018-312-EKD and 018-341 EK slideout seal combo: the Black RV Slide Out Seal and the RV Slide Out Seal Combo. Both are new, black, and cut to the same listed dimensions, so the real question is whether the extra money buys anything you'll notice.
Quick Verdict
For most RV owners, the RV Slide Out Seal Combo at $53.00 is the smarter buy. It delivers the same 018-312-EKD and 018-341 EK seal dimensions as the Black-labeled kit for $32.99 less. The Black RV Slide Out Seal at $85.99 is the way to go if you specifically want the color called out in the title and don't mind paying more for identical listed specs.
At a Glance
| Feature | Black RV Slide Out Seal | RV Slide Out Seal Combo |
| Listed price | USD 85.99 | USD 53.00 |
| 018-312-EKD Dimension | 1" x 15/16" x 35' | 1" x 15/16" x 35' |
| 018-341 EK Dimension | 1/2" x 2.75" x 35' | 1/2" x 2.75" x 35' |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Condition | New | New |
| After-sales | Money back or replacement (buyer's choice) | Money back or replacement (buyer's choice) |
Where Each Product Wins
- Black RV Slide Out Seal: Wins if you want the words "Black" and the full 018-312-EKD & 018-341 EK identifiers in the kit name.
- RV Slide Out Seal Combo: Wins if you don't need the color in the title and the same listed components are enough.
Product Notes
Black RV Slide Out Seal 018-312-EKD & 018-341 EK for RV Camper Slideout System
The Black RV Slide Out Seal combines the 018-312-EKD D seal and 018-341 EK base track in a single black kit. The D seal measures 1" x 15/16" x 35' and the EK track measures 1/2" x 2.75" x 35'. Its installation emphasis is clear: slide the D seal onto the EK base track and screw the rubber into place, with the tape removed from the 018-341 EK seal base before starting. The after-sales policy is money back or replacement. The catch: the listed dimensions, color, condition, and after-sales are identical to the combo, so the main reason to pick this one is the explicit "Black" in the title.
RV Slide Out Seal Combo 018-312-EKD + 018-341 EK for RV Camper Slideout System
The RV Slide Out Seal Combo uses the same 018-312-EKD D seal and 018-341 EK base track, with identical dimensions of 1" x 15/16" x 35' and 1/2" x 2.75" x 35'. Its listed benefits lean toward weather protection: it keeps away rain, snow, dust, dirt, and noise, while the tough rubber resists extreme weather and corrosion. The after-sales policy matches the Black kit. Pick it when those protective claims resonate and you don't need the color in the product name. The limitation is that "Black" appears only in the specs, not the title.
Final Choice by Use Case
Pick the RV Slide Out Seal Combo when the listed dimensions and black finish cover your needs and you don't need "Black" in the product name. Pick the Black RV Slide Out Seal when you want the color spelled out in the title.
