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CA_Traveler
May 28, 2017Explorer III
Mortimer Brewster wrote:The cable system moves the slide in and out and does not provide any weight support. It appears that the marks on the outside edge are from the rollers and that edge looks like it's no longer attached very well. And that metal strip is supported by the slide floor. I wouldn't wrap it with Eternabond which would then ride on top of the rollers.CA Traveler wrote:
Slide floors normally support the slide and floor replacement involves removing the slide. Unless you have the skill and tools to do this it won't be cheap.
This is a rear slide which is being supported with a cable system, so the floor probably isn't supporting the weight of the the rest of the slide. I wouldn't bother to try and salvage the floor with a wood hardener. From the picture it looks like it can't hold a screw from the side. You'll probably have to put the slide part way in to get access to some of the screws. Once you have the floor out, don't move the slide until the new floor is in place.
My biggest concern would be to make sure that water can't get in again. It looks like someone tried to caulk the side seam. I'd wrap the side and top seams with Eternabond. In addition the gasket that wraps around the slide should be inspected and possibly replaced.
Good luck!
Maybe the slide could be supported and the floor replaced w/o removing the slide but doubtful IMHO.
Possibly a piece of stainless about 6" wide with a angle up the side for a inch or so with good calking could be a cure and lots of Git Rot or similar hardener.
I agree about the hardener but the OP asked about a short term solution.
Agree that water leaks should be a priority. His floor looks like OSB plywood which is very intolerant of water.
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