Dynamax Slide Bottom Separation

[Mherman22]

On my 2006 Dynamax Grand Sport the teflon bottom of my rear slide is becoming separated. Please refer to the attached two pictures. I am asking for advice on how I can repair this at home. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks. Mike

 

[Lubehead]

Difficult to understand if it is a "separation" as you describe or a panel that has become detached. Looks like it could be riveted or screwed/glued.

 

[Judge64]

So you are saying the bottom piece separating is teflon and not metal?

What is sitting on that section of the slide and what is its weight? That will first determine how involved the repair will be.

Assuming you can flatten out that piece, a piece of aluminum riveted to the angle piece at the end of the slide box and then the floor piece may be enough.

You will need to make sure that the repair doesn not bind the slide or drag against the floor as it extends and retracts.

 

[Lubehead]

As the slide moves, does it contact the seal? If so, any repair will require fasteners that will not compromise the seal.


I have to assume there are structural members between the ends which may be located with a stud finder.


I'd be inclined to find those studs/beams/stringers and drill through one to determine the material and thickness. One would think they might be aluminum or steel beams where rivets could be used if the thickness of the material allows it.


Also, the thickness of the teflon sheet may allow countersinking the heads of any fasteners allowing the use of screws.

 

[bclemens]

When we have seen this happen, we cut out the loose area, apply a sealer to keep water from doing any more damage and then use a thin aluminum plate with counter sunk screws.

That is basically a 1.25" wood floor with a water proof coating. Over time, if a ply separates, it breaks that seal and water can get in at the edges. If you search this forum, I think I have posted a picture of the process.

Maybe search my name and plates.

 

[bclemens]

here it is. Post #6 https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f240/new-dx3-with-slide-damage-244567.html

 

[Mherman22]

Thank you all for your feedback and recommendations.

Brian - I really appreciate the link to the Dynamax repair process along with pictures. Will try to do this repair.

Mike

 

[Pud]

My 2005 Dynamax Dyaquest had same issue, I had contractor remove water damaged plywood and screw new light metal lining to cover damaged slide floor area. On inside, I added 1/2" treated wood to screw from bottom of slide upward to catch new top floor. However, when I retracted slide the rubber slide bar popped loose on the rear corner and now afraid to put slide out again.

 

[Pud]

Slide out non drop type, single level.

Brian,

What type material nail did Dynamax use to
bolt slide out hard rubber slide to floor ? My slide out is
Non-Drop type.

Thanks

Patrick

 

[bclemens]

not sure what you are asking. Pic?

 

[Pud]

not sure what you are asking. Pic?

That hard rubber piece that slide out travels on as slipped of its metal.

Thanks
Patrick

 

[bclemens]

Ah, yes. We call that a "wear bar". I think those are just screwed in along the length with self tapping screws. It goes into a metal slide out pan. (I think it actually comes pre-installed into the pan). Should be a plastic or nylon material

 

[Pud]

Many thanks Brian.

Patrick

 

[contractsguy]

When we have seen this happen, we cut out the loose area, apply a sealer to keep water from doing any more damage and then use a thin aluminum plate with counter sunk screws.

That is basically a 1.25" wood floor with a water proof coating. Over time, if a ply separates, it breaks that seal and water can get in at the edges. If you search this forum, I think I have posted a picture of the process.

Maybe search my name and plates.

I had a similar problem with my DX-3. The factory did 1 repair which did not hold. I took it back to the dealer for the 2nd repair, but it did not hold either. Neither repair worked because they were not solving the problem causing the damage. The problem was the slide was out of adjustment vertically. So, last summer we went back to the factory, and as Brian mentioned above, they installed the thin aluminum plates. As mentioned, the problem WAS that the slide-out needed to be raised (adjusted) vertically. The repair team raised the slide-out using the adjustment bolts, then installed the plates; problem solved!