Issue #1: On the top of the 12' slide on my 2011 Jayco 256RKS TT, there is some kind of tape near the outer flange of the slide, and the rubber seal where the slide goes in is starting to peel back said tape in several places along there. Pic of the problem is below. Obviously, this will only get worse with time. What is the best repair solution for this? Is there a specific white tape I should use to cover this edge that is beginning to peel back? Or some kind of adhesive I should glue down that peeling edge with? Please advise.Issue #2: On the top corners of the slide next to the body of the TT, when the slide is fully extended, there are matching almost identical bubbles at each end. Below is a pic of one of them, taken from the roof of the TT looking down on the slide. There is no break in the rubber material, and the bubbles feel spongy, like there is either some spongy material inside, or trapped air. Since these two bubbles are almost identical in appearance, I wonder if it is supposed to be that way. Is there a problem? If so, how should I fix it?Issue #3: When the slide is fully closed, on both the front and back, the slide closes much tighter at the top than at the bottom, where there is a gap, such that the seal doesn't appear to me to be quite sealing at the bottom. See 1 pic of the front edge & 1 of the trailing edge of the slide below. I haven't yet noticed any leaks, but we have only had the trailer a few months, and haven't driven it in rain yet. Is the slide supposed to close this way? If not, is there a way to adjust it?I apologize that several pics orientation is off 90 deg, but I had them orientated correctly and the site software switched them 90 deg off.Any expert advice would be greatly appreciated!

I’m going to say the slide needs some adjustment to eliminate the gap at the bottom… the bubbles at the top don’t appear to be normal at all and the tape seem like it was some type of repair and not original…But I am not sure about any of it, it just looks odd…

Issue #1- replace the tape. It is. Likely Eternabond. Removal of the old tape may not be possible so you can carefully cut loose tape with razor and overlap new tape. Issue #2- from the photo, it appears that the roof membrane is separating from the inner side of the slide roof. The only way to get a better look is to move the slide in about 1/2 way and go inside to see what is going on (post photo) Issue #3- it appears the slide is out of adjustment. It is likely a simple fix but will need to download adjustment instructions from the slide mechanism manufacturer website (Lipped, Leland?).

therink wrote:Issue #1- replace the tape. It is. Likely Eternabond. Removal of the old tape may not be possible so you can carefully cut loose tape with razor and overlap new tape. Issue #2- from the photo, it appears that the roof membrane is separating from the inner side of the slide roof. The only way to get a better look is to move the slide in about 1/2 way and go inside to see what is going on (post photo) Issue #3- it appears the slide is out of adjustment. It is likely a simple fix but will need to download adjustment instructions from the slide mechanism manufacturer website (Lipped, Leland?).Thanks to therink and all ... Yes, I believe the slide needs adjusting. How does one figure out what brand slide mechanism one has?Below is pic of the bubble on one end with the slide retracted. (again, sorry, but the pic flipped 90 deg to the right when posting). And there is an almost identical bubble on the other end. As I mentioned earlier, the bubble feels spongy when you push on it, but there is no breaks in the rubber material.

Maybe water got in there and you are feeling spongy wood. Lets hope not.

rjxj wrote:Maybe water got in there and you are feeling spongy wood. Lets hope not.I agree. I would remove inner membrane molding and pull back that membrane and see if any water damage exists on the roof sheathing, and then go from there. Until then, leave your slide closed to prevent further damage. I recommend going to the Jayco owners forum (Google) and ask what slide mechanism you have there.

Several Questions about Issues with Slide out, (pics incl)

JJBIRISH
Explorer
May 13, 2014
I’m going to say the slide needs some adjustment to eliminate the gap at the bottom… the bubbles at the top don’t appear to be normal at all and the tape seem like it was some type of repair and not original…

But I am not sure about any of it, it just looks odd…
therink
Explorer
May 13, 2014
Issue #1- replace the tape. It is. Likely Eternabond. Removal of the old tape may not be possible so you can carefully cut loose tape with razor and overlap new tape.
Issue #2- from the photo, it appears that the roof membrane is separating from the inner side of the slide roof. The only way to get a better look is to move the slide in about 1/2 way and go inside to see what is going on (post photo)
Issue #3- it appears the slide is out of adjustment. It is likely a simple fix but will need to download adjustment instructions from the slide mechanism manufacturer website (Lipped, Leland?).
crcr
Explorer
May 13, 2014
therink wrote:
Issue #1- replace the tape. It is. Likely Eternabond. Removal of the old tape may not be possible so you can carefully cut loose tape with razor and overlap new tape.
Issue #2- from the photo, it appears that the roof membrane is separating from the inner side of the slide roof. The only way to get a better look is to move the slide in about 1/2 way and go inside to see what is going on (post photo)
Issue #3- it appears the slide is out of adjustment. It is likely a simple fix but will need to download adjustment instructions from the slide mechanism manufacturer website (Lipped, Leland?).

Thanks to therink and all ... Yes, I believe the slide needs adjusting. How does one figure out what brand slide mechanism one has?

Below is pic of the bubble on one end with the slide retracted. (again, sorry, but the pic flipped 90 deg to the right when posting). And there is an almost identical bubble on the other end. As I mentioned earlier, the bubble feels spongy when you push on it, but there is no breaks in the rubber material.
azrving
Explorer
May 13, 2014
Maybe water got in there and you are feeling spongy wood. Lets hope not.
therink
Explorer
May 13, 2014
rjxj wrote:
Maybe water got in there and you are feeling spongy wood. Lets hope not.

I agree. I would remove inner membrane molding and pull back that membrane and see if any water damage exists on the roof sheathing, and then go from there. Until then, leave your slide closed to prevent further damage.
I recommend going to the Jayco owners forum (Google) and ask what slide mechanism you have there.
crcr
Explorer
May 14, 2014
rjxj wrote:
Maybe water got in there and you are feeling spongy wood. Lets hope not.

The sides of the slide are metal, so I believe that the top is -- anyway I agree with you -- I certainly hope it is metal and not spongy wood.
dodge_guy
Explorer II
May 14, 2014
The tape is how they seal the membrane to the outer lip. my slide has the same tape and has a peeling edge that has not peeled any more since new. the peeling is only about 1/4 inch and to me is normal. if you want cut off what is peeling carefully so you don`t cut through the membrane.

Yes the slide looks like it needs to be adjusted. never done it before, so I can`t offer advice on something I`ve never done! sorry.

The bubble in the membrane is either from the adhesive not holding or worse case, the adhesive failed due to a water leak and wet wood. push on that spot with your finger tip. it should be solid like wood, not soft like rubber.

Good luck!
CampingN_C_
Explorer
May 14, 2014
My 2014 Jayco slides sits exactly like that, out a little on the bottom (after) adjustment from the dealer.
Not saying it's right or wrong though, I've kinda wondered myself!
biggrigg
Explorer
May 14, 2014
I had a Jayflight and the tape rolled back just like yours. Mine was not EternaBond. It was just some thin tape that came from the factory. I don't really remember but I feel sure that there was lap sealant under it.
therink
Explorer
May 14, 2014
biggrigg wrote:
I had a Jayflight and the tape rolled back just like yours. Mine was not EternaBond. It was just some thin tape that came from the factory. I don't really remember but I feel sure that there was lap sealant under it.

I would think there is no reason that you can't run a length of 4" wide Eternabond along the entire factory tape and then it will never come up.