I have been doing a we bit of maintenance going over the trailer before the white stuff gets here. I had the slide out so got on the ladder to check things out, I noticed one end of the upper D seal (one above the wiper sea) had pulled away from the trailer (last 3 inches). Part of it was out of it backing channel and the last inch the silicone failed. Also found the end screw backed out about 1/2 inch. Well I got it back in the C channel and resealed the end, then noticed while the retaining C channel was sealed to the trailer, the back of the D seal was not sealed to the channel, but just clipped in place over the back t channel. Now with the slide closed this seam is under pressure, but when open, water could possible get in. Should the seam where the D seal clips on the T channel secured to the trailer be sealed. I am not talking about the T bracket, but the edge of the rubber D seal in the T bracket?
Now what may seam like a strange question. All along both edges of the slide are screws that hold the trim piece to the wall. These screws are not covered in any way and exposed all the time, even when traveling. However everywhere else GD used screws into the trailer side, they covered them. Why not here?
Tomorrow I will check for tightness. I might even back them out and put silicone in the hole and reinstall. Should I do that or will it mess something up. I don't want any de-lamination. I do have some oversized screws available that Megan sent me.
Now I did run across this seal https://www.recpro.com/rv-slide-out-...with-adhesive/ I can attach it to the back of the outer slide fascia lip and it will cover the screws when the slide is closed and offer a second barrier of water intrusion when traveling. Thoughts?
EDIT - Found a similar seal https://www.amazon.com/AP-Products-0...5&s=hi&sr=1-12
Any opinions are welcome
Thanks
Keith
Ill try and get a few pictures tomorrow.
Now what may seam like a strange question. All along both edges of the slide are screws that hold the trim piece to the wall. These screws are not covered in any way and exposed all the time, even when traveling. However everywhere else GD used screws into the trailer side, they covered them. Why not here?
Tomorrow I will check for tightness. I might even back them out and put silicone in the hole and reinstall. Should I do that or will it mess something up. I don't want any de-lamination. I do have some oversized screws available that Megan sent me.
Now I did run across this seal https://www.recpro.com/rv-slide-out-...with-adhesive/ I can attach it to the back of the outer slide fascia lip and it will cover the screws when the slide is closed and offer a second barrier of water intrusion when traveling. Thoughts?
EDIT - Found a similar seal https://www.amazon.com/AP-Products-0...5&s=hi&sr=1-12
Any opinions are welcome
Thanks
Keith
Ill try and get a few pictures tomorrow.
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