Ever tried saving those drippings in a jar in the fridge? My mom used to pour them over rice the next day and it was better than the chicken itself, so you're not wrong about free flavor. Just skim the fat off first or it gets greasy fast.

Check Google street view dates before you go, but then look for recent reviews or photos with dates on them, cause street view can be years old too.

Honestly I ran craft foam in mine for like 3 years before I sold the camera and it never leaked again, so I'm not sure the durability thing is as big a deal as people make it. The foam compresses over time but the door still shuts tight, and worst case you're out another 3 bucks and 20 minutes. I get wanting a forever fix, but a proper seal job costs more than the camera is worth half the time. Were the two rolls you shot in cold weather or indoors?