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Boatycall
Explorer
Aug 19, 2016

Replacing that big rubber seal on a slide out

How much fun is involved in replacing the large rubber seal/flap that seals your slide when it's open?

I just noticed today at the top of one of those it's beginning to tear. It has about 2" at the top that have started to come apart.
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6 Replies

  • bighatnohorse's avatar
    bighatnohorse
    Explorer II
    Aug 21, 2016
    Phancy wrote:
    I did a temperary fix on mine about 10 years ago using super glue while we were in Yellowstone, still holding strong after many uses. I check it often no sign of failure.

    Interesting. The thought of maybe using a vulcanizing liquid and a patch piece cut from a rubber bicycle tube came to mind.
  • Phancy's avatar
    Phancy
    Explorer
    Aug 21, 2016
    I did a temperary fix on mine about 10 years ago using super glue while we were in Yellowstone, still holding strong after many uses. I check it often no sign of failure.
  • Grit_dog's avatar
    Grit_dog
    Navigator III
    Aug 19, 2016
    I need to use my camper more!
    Only thing worn out in 13 years is the batteries and the asphalt where the jacks sit!
  • towhead's avatar
    towhead
    Explorer
    Aug 19, 2016
    For me, the hardest part was taking the old seals off. Putting new ones on was a snap.
  • Vinsil's avatar
    Vinsil
    Explorer
    Aug 19, 2016
    Not bad.

    For the future, lubricate it with baby powder. This provides some ability to allow the rubber to remain pliable and not stick, the cause of most tears. Once or twice a year is all you need.

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