To leak or not to leak (Slide Out Stories)
Please share your electric slide out leak issues also if your slides never leaked along with model and year of the camper. Also when the slide started leaking and how bad it was. This may help others ...
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The thing to watch out for is if the slideouts fit tight against the exterior seals when closed. Since slideouts spend most of their time in a closed position, they will see more rain when closed. If the seals are tight, there should not be a problem.
I have had a trailer where the seals did appear to be sealing quite well. But as soon as the weather warmed from the normal below freezing temperature, the slide out showed signs of leaking. And once completely thawed, the floor showed it was rotted. Slideout needed removal for repair. So obviously the seals were not sealing well while the sideout was closed. Or the silicone caulk around the trim pieces was leaking. Maybe both.
You are right to be concerned. Any leakage can be very expensive to repair.
I have had a trailer where the seals did appear to be sealing quite well. But as soon as the weather warmed from the normal below freezing temperature, the slide out showed signs of leaking. And once completely thawed, the floor showed it was rotted. Slideout needed removal for repair. So obviously the seals were not sealing well while the sideout was closed. Or the silicone caulk around the trim pieces was leaking. Maybe both.
You are right to be concerned. Any leakage can be very expensive to repair.
