Slide out gap bigger on botton that top when closed

Question

Hi All, We just traded in our Truck camper for a travel trailer so slides are new to us. We noticed our slide, when closed, has a gap of about 2 inches on the bottom and the top is flush with the side. My question is: Is this normal? the dealership where we bought it from basically dismissed my question about it. I've looked at Schwintek slides videos until I'm blue in the face but haven't gotten a warm and fuzzy about it. Anyone there have the same issue?

wing_zealot · Answer

My previous camper was like that. Had it for 12 years and never had a problem. Question is, does it make adequate contact with the seal all the way around? If not, insist that they fix it.

lynnmor · Answer

Often slides are setup so the top contacts a bit before the bottom and then the bottom pulls in till the whole thing is even.  What you have is beyond belief and you need to have it repaired.

rav · Answer

2" seems like a lot- call the manufacturer and see what they say, also they might be able to recommend another repair shop or mobile tech

rexlion · Answer

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crazyro · Answer

Ours is that way also. Seal is great but bottom definitely comes up before slide stops when retracted.

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Slide out gap bigger on botton that top when closed

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