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Old 03-13-2018, 08:20 PM   #1
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Leaky slide

We have a leaky slide, the one on the left. Only leaks when retracted. Anyone else have this situation?
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Old 03-14-2018, 07:22 AM   #2
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Use the search function at the upper right of the page there tons and tons of articles about leaking slides you should be able to find one matching your situation.
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Old 03-14-2018, 09:47 AM   #3
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Thanks. I typed in leaky slide and found a lot of stuff but no leaku slide
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Thanks. I typed in leaky slide and found a lot of stuff but no leaku slide
Are you talking about water leak or hydraulic leak?

Search Slide leaking. Not leaky slide. Search does not understand Leaky. lots of threads come up. Use the search in the green bar.
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Old 03-14-2018, 12:37 PM   #5
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Typed in SLIDE LEAKING and only got this thread.
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Typed in SLIDE LEAKING and only got this thread.
I just did it. the search button between "New Post" and "Ouick links". I got 500 pages.
are you on a computer or your phone?
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Leaving the search aside, as not every situation applies to every situation, how about we give the OP a chance to describe the problem they're having?

Tbonz, what do you experience with the leaking? Is water getting in all the time, or just as you bring the slide in? Has this always happened or just this last time?

Sometimes a bit of debris (like a twig) can get under the seal and prevent a good seal. Running the slide out all the way, climbing up on either the roof or with a ladder where you can see on the room and make sure there's nothing up there. Poke along the seal and make sure there's nothing stuck under it anywhere along the length. Sometimes just running it in and out can make a difference with resetting the seal.

Also, do you condition your seals? Usually twice a year (start and end of season) I rub them down with some seal conditioner (available at my local RV place). Keeps the seals subtle and flexible. They do dry out and crack if not treated periodically.

If this rig is new (or at least new to you) and it's always leaked, then it's possible the slide is misaligned and not getting a good seal. If you inspect the seals and they look good, then I'd probably contact the dealer and make them worry about it.
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It only leaks when the slide is in. Water only shows up at the bottom,mostly at rear of front slide. A lesser amount comes in the front. The seal seem to be sealing well. It is ayear old unit..I sent pics of the seals to FR and they said they look right. Thanks
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Also, it does not leak when it rains, only when the coach gets a wash job.
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Thanks for the link.
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