I would like to replace carpet. Does the slide ,LR, need to be removed? It is a raised slide.Got an estimate from one person, he wanted $1400., labor because it would take three hrs., at 90.00 per hr. to remove, replace slide.Anyone done this without removing the slide.Suggestions for replacement, allure, vinyl, etc?Thanks,ChuckThanks, going to have done by installer.Really appreciate all the post. You are all great!!

Although I haven't done it, I seriously doubt the slide has to be removed to change the carpet. You know when they built your motorhome they put the slide in before the carpet so it can be done.

My buddy had the carpet replaced on his travel trailer at the Fleetwood factory in 1999. When he went to pick it up, he noticed the slide was not out all the way, and pushed the button to slide it out the rest of the way. There was a strip of the old carpet still in place. He had to have them repeat the install process (with the slide all the way out) and picked it up the next day (taking another day off work). So yes it can be done without removing the slide. I don't know how they would remove the slide in 3 hours and put it back.. I think they where pulling someone's leg. . .I would be looking for another carpet installer.Fred.

I haven't had a need to remove a slide but I would place that one in the area of pulling a gas engine from and RV. Technically not difficult but there is certain skill level and tools needed. Do a You Tube search to see if anyone has documented a removal. Same for the flooring install under a slide.

I was going to make the same comment Fred on the slide. Seems to me that if it really did have to be removed, no way would it be three hours total to remove and reinstall. I thinking more like an all day project. You've got all the motors and rails and electric and facings and not to mention having a forklift or some type of overhead lift to pick it up.

The Tiffin Service Center in Red Bay AL. Pulled our DS slide and replaced the floor, and then reinstalled it in about 2.5 hours. However it involved a stationary hoist, plus a crane rail, built up floor and 4 workers.

Remove slide to replace floor covering,Update .

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Belgique
Explorer
Dec 21, 2015
msmith1199 wrote:
Belgique wrote:
We just installed Alure Ultra and did not remove the slides. A pro did the install for $1K labor. Fantastic job. Best $1K I ever spent.

Just curious, I was looking at installing this too, but per the manufacturer specs, you are only supposed to put this flooring in a location where the temperature can be maintained between 55 and 85 degrees. That's usually fine in most houses, but unless you live in your motorhome can you always make sure the interior temp stays in that range?

We chose Allure Ultra after reading many many reports from other folks here and on other sites. A huge majority never had any problems with temps out of the parameters. Maybe because Ultra floats so with proper expansion joints on the sides, it works? So far, we are very very happy with it.
chucl66
Explorer
Dec 21, 2015
Thanks to all. All of you are great!

Chuck
chucl66
Explorer
Dec 21, 2015
Thanks Erniee, I hoped you would respond.
Getting the advice from you,I know for sure it can be done!

Thanks, Chuck
full-timer
Explorer
Dec 21, 2015
Vector, how did you secure the remaining old carpet under the slide?

Thanks
msmith1199
Explorer II
Dec 20, 2015
Belgique wrote:
We just installed Alure Ultra and did not remove the slides. A pro did the install for $1K labor. Fantastic job. Best $1K I ever spent.

Just curious, I was looking at installing this too, but per the manufacturer specs, you are only supposed to put this flooring in a location where the temperature can be maintained between 55 and 85 degrees. That's usually fine in most houses, but unless you live in your motorhome can you always make sure the interior temp stays in that range?
Belgique
Explorer
Dec 20, 2015
We just installed Alure Ultra and did not remove the slides. A pro did the install for $1K labor. Fantastic job. Best $1K I ever spent.
erniee
Explorer
Dec 20, 2015
No slide ever needs to be removed to add flooring. Those dealers that say that want your money.
vector
Explorer
Dec 20, 2015
I used carpet tiles like those used in a commercial installation when I replaced the old carpet in our coach. The 2'x2' tiles would easily reach back under the slide when it was rolled out to its full extension. The rubber backing on the tiles provided an extra layer of soundproofing and insulation. It was a pretty easy install, plus if one gets damaged I can pull it up and replace it.
msmith1199
Explorer II
Dec 19, 2015
Teacher's Pet wrote:
Dale.Traveling wrote:
Teacher's Pet wrote:
The Tiffin Service Center in Red Bay AL. Pulled our DS slide and replaced the floor, and then reinstalled it in about 2.5 hours. However it involved a stationary hoist, plus a crane rail, built up floor and 4 workers.
Was this your COACH?

Yes it was see blog here for pix from 10/27/2012

In that one they pulled your slide because they replaced the "floor" not just the floor covering. So I'm back to my original statement that I doubt you have to remove the slide to replace the floor covering on any motorhome.
chucl66
Explorer
Dec 19, 2015
Thanks for all the help. Keep them coming.
I went back to look at the estimate, it was 8 hrs. not 3.
either way a lot of labor cost If it can be done without removing.

Chuck