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spadhawk
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May 10, 2025

1996 carri lite 526RKS slide

Hi,

i have this fifthwheel new to me last year. i am taking out the carpet and putting new flooring.

the slide is about 3 inches above floor, its not a flush slide.

the mechanism on the slide has 2 bars and a cable beside each bar under the slide.

the bar in the picture is the rear bar. the front bar also has a cable beside bar.

what do i have to do to remove the carpeting from under the 8 inch overhang inside?

and then get the new flooring under it correctly

 

3 Replies

  • When it was built, the flooring was put in before the slide was installed. You'd have to do the same.

  • Does the slide ever tilt up on the inside edge as it slides in and out or does it just stay flat? If it tilts you can maybe stop the slide at the highest point of the tilt and work carefully. Otherwise your choice appears to be removing the slide. Be aware that a slide can weigh in excess of 1,000 pounds. It's not a trivial or even safe task.

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