Rubber Strip under Berk kitchen slide out

[KennyGolub]

This is probably a long shot, but I got to ask if it happened to anyone else.

After closing the kitchen slide out, I noticed a floppy rubber strip, about an inch and a half wide, hanging out from the bottom. When I reopened the slide, the end that didn't come out was in further to where I couldn't see. The length is the entire length of the slide.
I would seem to me, that to fix something like this, the whole slide would need be removed to get that back to where ever it came from.

Anyone else have this problem ?

Thanks,
Ken

[silver]

Hi Kenny,

Ar you speaking about the outside? Is it the rubber strip that should be attached to the bottom of the slide or the wiper attached to the coach?

If the rubber on bottom of slide I would think cut it off and replace. If you look under kitchen counter the fascia can be removed so you can see under slide. Might be able to pull out rubber when slide is in. I would check with dealer first so as not to void warranty.

As your check list grows you may want to reconsider joining us at Goshen this year. You cannot beat Randy,s people when it comes to warranty repairs and it should not be more than a day from your location. You could buy us all a bear for the free advice.

[KennyGolub]

Originally Posted by silver

Hi Kenny,

Ar you speaking about the outside? Is it the rubber strip that should be attached to the bottom of the slide or the wiper attached to the coach?

If the rubber on bottom of slide I would think cut it off and replace. If you look under kitchen counter the fascia can be removed so you can see under slide. Might be able to pull out rubber when slide is in. I would check with dealer first so as not to void warranty.

As your check list grows you may want to reconsider joining us at Goshen this year. You cannot beat Randy,s people when it comes to warranty repairs and it should not be more than a day from your location. You could buy us all a bear for the free advice.

This is the wiper strip that is attached to the body and not the slide.
I wouldn't mind going to Camping World, where I bought it, but I just don't like leaving it anywhere but home. I try to get minor things done while I wait, if it can be arranged.
I'll definitely think about Goshen. I'll read up on it tonight.

Thanks,
Ken

[silver]

The wiper must have gotten caught on the roller under the slide. On my coach the wiper had been notched so it would not get caught. The rollers are about 6 inches long, multiple placed under slide for it to roll on. I bet going in the folded in and caught between slide and roller and pulled off. Only takes one catch to start it. I wonder if you close the slide half way if you could pull the loose wiper out from outside? It may be over the first roller but not to the second set. May have to jog the slide a little to loosen the wiper as you pull. Don't get caught.

[dan-nickie]

Originally Posted by KennyGolub

This is the wiper strip that is attached to the body and not the slide.
I wouldn't mind going to Camping World, where I bought it, but I just don't like leaving it anywhere but home. I try to get minor things done while I wait, if it can be arranged.
I'll definitely think about Goshen. I'll read up on it tonight.

Thanks,
Ken

Ken, getting RV service while you wait is amost impossible.
Most common is that they will want to keep it a week or two.

Since you are just one state over from the Goshen Rally, I really urge you to make that if there is any way you can. You will get the best service while you enjoy yourself with other activities.
And yoou will get to meet a bunch of form members to boot.

[KennyGolub]

Originally Posted by dan-nickie

Ken, getting RV service while you wait is amost impossible.
Most common is that they will want to keep it a week or two.

Since you are just one state over from the Goshen Rally, I really urge you to make that if there is any way you can. You will get the best service while you enjoy yourself with other activities.
And yoou will get to meet a bunch of form members to boot.

I understand how the dealers operate. I'm pretty lucky to have a reasonable dealer down the street from me. I didn't buy it from him because he doesn't sell the diesel class A's, but he said he is wiling to do my "house" warranty issues. With my past units, I could usually wait for small items. But I'm thinking the wiper gasket could be a little more.

SO.....

What's the link where I register for Goshen ?

[tmmar]

Originally Posted by KennyGolub

What's the link where I register for Goshen ?

Kenny,
Registration has not opened up as yet. Hopefully it will in the next few days.
Tom

[KennyGolub]

Originally Posted by tmmar

Kenny,
Registration has not opened up as yet. Hopefully it will in the next few days.
Tom

Wow.....I bet that will be a tough day on their server.

So what do they have for hookups? Wife won't go unless we have full hookups. I'm lucky to get her to go at all

[silver]

SO.....

What's the link where I register for Goshen ? [/QUOTE]

Kenny,

Watch here for FROG Rally Info FROG - Forest River Owners Group

Check out the rest of the web site. some useful info.

Maybe we can meet up on my way west to the rally.

[Texas Realtor]

I pull and cut mine out as it was binding slide and getting tangled. Haven't done anything in year with it as not sure importance but look like a real pain in --- to replace. It had little metal charred teeth in rubber and looks like a problem.


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[KennyGolub]

Originally Posted by Texas Realtor

I pull and cut mine out as it was binding slide and getting tangled. Haven't done anything in year with it as not sure importance but look like a real pain in --- to replace. It had little metal charred teeth in rubber and looks like a problem.


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I agree. Looks like nasty business to fix, but since it's under warrant, and if I go to Goshen, I'll add it to the list.

Thanks for the reply.

Ken

[jmgllt]

Where is Goshen?

[Phil57]

Northern Ind 20 miles east of South Bend.

[edgewant]

I disliked that seal so much and wasn't sure it did much sealing.. so much so that I fabricated a new one. I used two sections of 1" by 2" by 8 ft aluminum angle iron that I spliced together. On top of that 1" section I installed a 1" d-seal. The seal has self stick adhesive and I also pop-riveted the d-seal to the angle iron.

It's been on the coach for almost two years now and still works really good and provides a much tighter seal than the factory original.

[Texas Realtor]

Sounds much smarter than current application.


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[KennyGolub]

Originally Posted by edgewant

I disliked that seal so much and wasn't sure it did much sealing.. so much so that I fabricated a new one. I used two sections of 1" by 2" by 8 ft aluminum angle iron that I spliced together. On top of that 1" section I installed a 1" d-seal. The seal has self stick adhesive and I also pop-riveted the d-seal to the angle iron.

It's been on the coach for almost two years now and still works really good and provides a much tighter seal than the factory original.

That sounds like a great solution. Only thing missing is my skill set

Thanks for that though. I know someone who does have some skills and maybe I can talk him into doing something like that.

Ken

[tmmar]

Edge,
Could you post some pics?
Thanks

[edgewant]

As requested:
This photo is intended to show how the d-seal is pop-riveted to the aluminum angle iron and the attachment of the angle iron to the motorhome. It pretty much attaches in the same manner as the original wiper seal. Had to pierce the seal in order to place a washer on the end of each pop rivet to keep the seal in place. The d-seal also has it's own adhesive strip. Some of the seal has pulled away from the pop rivets and my fix is to use super glue to reattach it in order to keep from having to remove the entire seal to repair. If I ever remove it to replace the seal I'm going to super glue or use contact cement on the entire length to get better adhesion.

[ATTACH]
This photo shows how the seal is attached to the motorhome at the ends. Had to remove the angled wood blocks but they were just screwed on anyway so it wasn't a big deal. I used a 2" x 2" piece of angle iron at the ends in order to keep the d-seal in the same position relative to the slide.



A view of the entire seal on the bottom of the slide. The d-seal is actually compressed against the bottom of the slide so it makes much better contact with the slide. Seal is much better.. no drafts and no access for critters.



The splice of the two eight foot sections using 1" x 1" angle iron.



I have a patent pending on this design. (lol)

[edgewant]

Now if I only had a replacement for those brush seals that "seal off" the basement.

[tmmar]

Edge,
thanks for the pictures. Looks like a nice install.