wiper (flap) seal won't flip over completely on slide

This has been happening on my TC slide too also although usually the upper corner only. I use a smooth broom handle to turn it open with a rolling action. I will try wax for slide side.

ScottG wrote:
I like to wax the sides of my slides so the wipers run smaooth and quiet.
Don't use silicone on rubber or vinyl, it will destroy it over time.

I too wax the sides often.. Was also told to use pledge furniture polish on the wiper seals... It wont dry them out, and is a whole lot cheaper than the stuff that is sold for that..

I like to wax the sides of my slides so the wipers run smaooth and quiet.
Don't use silicone on rubber or vinyl, it will destroy it over time.

Don't you need some friction so the flap will grab and flip over when changing slide direction? Seems like lubing the flap would just cause it to slide along and not flip over. Keeping the flap pliable with some sort of conditioner seems like a good idea but I'm still puzzled over the friction aspect.

Yah, I have the same thing...

I asked dealer and he noted it's a common issue and that there is an Inner seal behind to keep stuff/rain out, but I agree, looks a little disturbing.. I tried to pull it out, but top corner is a little tough. Tried some slippery stuff, didn't help much. I think if I can get the corner pulled out, it might work.. dunno...
Standing by for additional solutions..

Silicone spray will keep the rubber soft and lubricated.

you need to dry lube them