2401W Slide Question

[Farkasb]

Just took delivery of 2401W and noticed that the top back slide mount that bolts onto the main wall has no screws pic attached. Can anyone confirm that's correct?
Also On the outside when closed it does not meet up flush, sticks out about an inch from the side wall. Is that normal?

Thanks

[jdyson]

Originally Posted by Farkasb

Just took delivery of 2401W and noticed that the top back slide mount that bolts onto the main wall has no screws pic attached. Can anyone confirm that's correct?
Also On the outside when closed it does not meet up flush, sticks out about an inch from the side wall. Is that normal?

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Not sure about the inside but as long as the rubber seals are contacting the mating surface, the outside is normal - same as my 2401R.

[Farkasb]

Thanks!
The dealer said both areas were normal but was looking for a second opinion. The inside just doesn't seem right.

[kysunseekermbs]

I have a 2401w as well and asked the same thing about the 1 inch gap at the bottom of the slide and was told that was normal. It doesn't look quite right but if it is normal it may be to counter the weight when out, results in less lean... Just a theory.

[Farkasb]

Hey Kysunseeker, thank you for the reply.
When you have a chance do you mind checking the back slide top brace / bracket on the inside. Mine appears to be missing screws. Have the pic posted above.

Thanks

[Sandiegodoug]

I have a 2013 s and gap is a lot smaller , can't even see seals when closed.


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[dukeboone]

The gap on my S is much smaller, but that may be related to the slides being different in size and technology.


2016 Forester MBS 2401S

[Pod2Vibe]

Originally Posted by Farkasb

Just took delivery of 2401W and noticed that the top back slide mount that bolts onto the main wall has no screws pic attached. Can anyone confirm that's correct?
Also On the outside when closed it does not meet up flush, sticks out about an inch from the side wall. Is that normal?

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From the pic, it sure seems that those screws should be there!

[barnbnb]

Looks like they failed to install the screws and an adjustment is needed so it closes flush. I'd send those pic's directly to Forest River. The dealer is ALWAYS going to say "it's supposed to be that way". For the money you spent, you deserve to have it corrected.

[bclemens]

S and W are different slide mechanisms. S is a below floor slide, so requires more pressure since the bottom is the only thing really holding it all in (common).

W is a Schwintec slide and will not close as tightly. The slide motors sense resistance and will cut of when it feels it has "sealed", not keep pulling it in.

[Farkasb]

Originally Posted by bclemens

S and W are different slide mechanisms. S is a below floor slide, so requires more pressure since the bottom is the only thing really holding it all in (common).

W is a Schwintec slide and will not close as tightly. The slide motors sense resistance and will cut of when it feels it has "sealed", not keep pulling it in.

Thanks B!
Do you mind seeing my first post and photo about potentially missing screws in the slide bracket / brace?
Wonder if that's normal and ok to operate.

[bclemens]

Yes. It probably wouldn't hurt to have screws in there, but that part is more "extra precaution" than anything. The schwintec slide does not come with it. Class C division started adding that when I left just as an extra support.

[Farkasb]

Originally Posted by bclemens

Yes. It probably wouldn't hurt to have screws in there, but that part is more "extra precaution" than anything. The schwintec slide does not come with it. Class C division started adding that when I left just as an extra support.

Any chance you can provide me the specs on the screw size or even better have some shipped to me?

[bclemens]

I'd check with Joshua, I'm no longer at that plant. Any screw would work I'm guessing.