Here's another reason to put a slide topper on
#16
08-25-2016, 10:07 AM
Another thing to consider is to lube the rubber seals themselves. Keep them from hardening by wiping them with a product like 303. My seals were getting rather hard and were letting water seep under them. After 2 applications, they are now soft and pliable again. Note: Lift each seal and try to get it on the INSIDE of the seals too! I bought a gallon and use a cloth to rub it in/on with.
Don't forget the slideout sidewall seals too.
I also apply it to the tires too which protects again UV dryness.
Don't forget the slideout sidewall seals too.
I also apply it to the tires too which protects again UV dryness.
So now the only question I have is, 303 what ??
#18
08-25-2016, 10:18 AM
Lead Driver
#19
08-25-2016, 10:23 AM
Sometimes the list of things needing to be done for maintenance can seem a little overwhelming so it helps me to remember it all doesn't have to be at one time (Thank the Lord). I know some folks revel in maintenance work, but I am not one of them.
I would much rather camp than grease wheel bearings!
Steve
I would much rather camp than grease wheel bearings!
Steve
#20
08-25-2016, 11:10 AM
Sometimes the list of things needing to be done for maintenance can seem a little overwhelming so it helps me to remember it all doesn't have to be at one time (Thank the Lord). I know some folks revel in maintenance work, but I am not one of them.
I would much rather camp than grease wheel bearings!
Steve
I would much rather camp than grease wheel bearings!
Steve
#22
08-27-2016, 07:10 PM
Many thanks RV tech. I got up on my slides today after reading your post ,and wouldnt you know it the rubber seal was caulked by the factory but it had cracked and pulled away in places. I sealed it up with proflex. I never would have known about this if it werent for your post . Much appreciated, now I will look into the toppers as well
#23
08-27-2016, 07:19 PM
Many thanks RV tech. I got up on my slides today after reading your post ,and wouldnt you know it the rubber seal was caulked by the factory but it had cracked and pulled away in places. I sealed it up with proflex. I never would have known about this if it werent for your post . Much appreciated, now I will look into the toppers as well
Steve
#24
08-29-2016, 08:31 PM
/Snip
I am sure some of you may recall the drip edge that some manufacturers used to put on the sidewall so the water that ran off upper wall was routed away from the slide. Jayco used to use them and probably some other manufacturers. I think those would help too.
Snip/
Steve
I am sure some of you may recall the drip edge that some manufacturers used to put on the sidewall so the water that ran off upper wall was routed away from the slide. Jayco used to use them and probably some other manufacturers. I think those would help too.
Snip/
Steve
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rebar13
1968-Present E-Series Van/Cutaway/Chassis
13
10-10-2014 11:03 AM
NBC-Steve
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
6
07-19-2010 11:07 AM