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Old 09-15-2021, 06:22 PM   #1
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Question Rubber flaps coming off

I have a 2017 Forest River Sierra Fifth Wheel. The 1" to 2" rubber flaps that run up and down the slides on the inside and outsides have come off. Looks like over the last few years the slides coming in and out have broke off the rubber pieces.

My question is does the slides have to come out to repair this? If so I bet that will cripple the old wallet.
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Old 09-15-2021, 06:27 PM   #2
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Mine are bad as well. They look like they can be replaced fairly easily.
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Old 09-15-2021, 06:37 PM   #3
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Check out this thread.

https://www.forestriverforums.com/fo...ng-240122.html
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Old 09-15-2021, 08:51 PM   #4
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Mine are bad as well. They look like they can be replaced fairly easily.
Do you think they can be replaced without separating the slides from the unit?
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Old 09-16-2021, 03:39 PM   #5
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Absolutely they can be changed without taking slides off. The top gets a little tricky if you have slide toppers but can be done. Did this on my old 5ver
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Old 09-16-2021, 09:40 PM   #6
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I forgot that we have a Forest River dealer close by. I went down and talked to the Owner/tech and said he could have the rubber flaps within a week. He says it was not that bad to replace. I am most likely going to do that next week.

Thank you folks for the responses.
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Old 09-17-2021, 07:18 AM   #7
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I forgot that we have a Forest River dealer close by. I went down and talked to the Owner/tech and said he could have the rubber flaps within a week. He says it was not that bad to replace. I am most likely going to do that next week.

Thank you folks for the responses.
Post back how the install goes please.
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Old 09-17-2021, 05:01 PM   #8
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Where to Buy Slide Out Wiper Seals

Can anyone recommend a place to purchase new rubber seals? They are ripped from the channel on both sides of our slide. We have been trying since June 1st to get a return phone call from our dealer. I contacted FR and they were no help. The guy suggested we contact the dealer even after I told him they wouldn't return phone calls. So frustrating.
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Old 09-18-2021, 06:37 PM   #9
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1 screw at top 1 at bottom. Then slide out of track.
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