Slide-out seal coming loose

[Jeff&Angie]

I have a 2022 337RLS and the seal across the top of the curb side slide out has pulled loose in the middle. What is best for attaching that seal to the opening in the wall? All I can see is two little narrow crown staples that pulled loose. The seal is loose out in the middle. About a 2-3 foot section.

[TucsonJim]

Good morning. Is this the wiper seal or the D-seal? If you can post a photo, it would be helpful for us to help with the diagnosis and repair.

Jim

[howson]

TucsonJim and Jeff&Angie

The answer should be "both" to the question regarding "wiper or D seal?" since it's a 2022 GDRV. GD switched up the seals where they are one component incorporating both seals. These new seals attach to the outside of a wall (or inside depending on the perspective). This is a much better design than the "H" configuration on the older models IMHO as it does not require hyper-extending the slide-out to replace the seals.

Is there any sign of butyl tape between the wall and seal?

If there is then new butyl will be required (not hard but can be time consuming). If there's no butyl all that's required is reattaching the seal to the wall and then caulk with a new top seal. (The latter is a secondary containment method, not a primary.)

The exact size and type of staple is unknown (to me) and may require a call to GDRV to get the specific answer. If you do call, please update this thread with what they tell you (so we can all learn). GD may also provide an alternative to the staple.

Howard

[Jeff&Angie]

A little more info here. We are full time and I noticed it while coming down the stairs after a restroom break on a travel day. It is on the inside. The slide has to be retracted to access it. Probably have to stand on the kitchen island to get to it. I do have slide toppers to help deflect any weather elements. I'll try to get a picture at our next location

[Cate&Rob]

Hi Jeff&Angie,

This is not an uncommon problem. The factory uses either just a few screws or double sided tape to hold this seal in place. Bring the slide in about 12" and stand on a chair or step stool to reach over the inside flange trim. If this seal is a rubber bulb clipped to a hard plastic piece underneath, you can pull off the centre section of the bulb and use some more screws to refasten the plastic strip. If this is a different configuration, take some pictures and post here . . . likely someone has already dealt with this. (I have refastened my seal as described)

Rob

[COReflection]

Hi Jeff&Angie,

This is not an uncommon problem. The factory uses either just a few screws or double sided tape to hold this seal in place. Bring the slide in about 12" and stand on a chair or step stool to reach over the inside flange trim. If this seal is a rubber bulb clipped to a hard plastic piece underneath, you can pull off the centre section of the bulb and use some more screws to refasten the plastic strip. If this is a different configuration, take some pictures and post here . . . likely someone has already dealt with this. (I have refastened my seal as described)

Rob

I just followed this same procedure on my 303RLS to fix the same seal over the slide about two weeks ago. I removed the factory staples and used 3/4"sheet metal screws under the bulb. Worked awesome.