Window slider latch is off

[SoCalRV4fun]

When trying to close the slider window the vertical latch/lock bar pulled off. This has happened twice before and on other windows. I slipped is back on but now it seem like it’s not staying on tight. I need a tip on how to reinstall and secure it.

Thanks

[ForestGump34DS]

Originally Posted by SoCalRV4fun

When trying to close the slider window the vertical latch/lock bar pulled off. This has happened twice before and on other windows. I slipped is back on but now it seem like it’s not staying on tight. I need a tip on how to reinstall and secure it.

Thanks

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This works....did it on mine and it has lasted 2 years so far. Trick is to get the right amount of sealant in the trim channel....not too much and not too little. Good luck !!!

Would clean all surfaces of the window and channel with acetone and use some Permatex clear rtv silicone the entire length of the channel. Use enough that it squeezes out on both sides, let cure and cut off excess.

PS...throw away the rubber seal...not needed.

[mtnlvr]

My metal bar on a Hehr window broke off last year. After much research calling window companies and rv service techs( I originally thought that they used a silicone glue), realized that it was a 3M super heavy duty tape , 1/2” I believe. It’s available by Googling 3M. Sorry I don’t remember the exact details.

[robo44]

I had the same thing happened and I seem to have fixed it and its been going good for over 2 years

I used Permatex 82194 Ultra Grey Rigid High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker.
Pulled the rubber seal out, filled the channel to the max with the RTV and let it cure for a week (RV in Storage).

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[SoCalRV4fun]

Originally Posted by ForestGump34DS

This works....did it on mine and it has lasted 2 years so far. Trick is to get the right amount of sealant in the trim channel....not too much and not too little. Good luck !!!



Would clean all surfaces of the window and channel with acetone and use some Permatex clear rtv silicone the entire length of the channel. Use enough that it squeezes out on both sides, let cure and cut off excess.



PS...throw away the rubber seal...not needed.

Thanks Forest. I’ll look into this option.