While adding carpet runner to my dinette step, I found the wire loom underneath the slide had come loose. The 10 ga. wire had pulled loose from the main loom with the main loom also rubbing against the slide drive teeth . The loom needs to be allowed to move with the slide, but on my 2013 AF 996, this wasn't secured very well. I devised a guide for both to move with the slide, but keeping the wiring away from the drive mechanism. I used the materials shown, plus I riveted some 1/16" HDPE to line the aluminum guide to help the loom slide easily and to prevent wearing the loom out. I got a thumbs up from Northwood engineers on my fix and was informed they have gone to a flexible support. I didn't get feedback as to when they made this change, but if anyone has a newer 990/996 I'd like to see a picture or two of the improved support. Video link here.
Guide video
Guide video
