To properly install a new trim on a slideout in a motorhome, use a caulk gun to apply trim adhesive along the backside of the new trim. If using thicker trim material, short nails can be used to secure the trim. Carefully press the new trim onto the slideout, aligning it with the edges. If the trim has a cut or is worn from time or sun exposure, replace it.
To remove the existing trim, glue and nail it to the slideout frame using either brad nails, glue, or a combination of the two. The bottom part of the frame may be held on with angle iron, while one side of the angle is held on with a row of screws through the slide out floor. RV manufacturers typically secure it to the slideout frame with either brad nails, glue, or a combination of the two.
Removing the existing trim can be done by prying the trim off carefully, screwing in the trim mounting board, and pin nailing the trim back in place. Sometimes, it’s just a wire disconnecting from the motor. Most motors are on the top and can be reached from inside or by removing outside trim. The 43×2.5 inch strip is held in place by double side mounting tape on one edge and a screwed-in metal trim strip on its outer edge.
The trim on the living room/dining slide-out began lifting away from the wall, creating gaps in the sealer used to keep water from running. To avoid potential damage, Winnebago recommends retracting the slideout room during extreme weather conditions.
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Hi… I have been dealing with water intrusion on my Grand Design 30 RBS bedroom slide, the slide ski is good but I do have the flexseal tape on there now and looking of taking it off and putting some butle tape behind that metal peace your tech took off and clean the area up. Wish I had not put that sstuff off..Question: after putting butle tape and sealing on the strip, have you had anymore tape? Shane
Water intrusion can take weird paths sometimes. Our 2020 had such an issue we didn’t know about until we were using it at an RV park in heavy rain. We were in Florida; a big day-long storm came through and just by chance we moved the sofa to get something that fell behind it. I stepped onto wet carpet. >=( WHAT?! Totally unexpected because zero water was coming through the top of the slide, through the corners, or window frame. We dried the carpet. At a later date a short rain came through, and nothing happened. Then a little bit later a big one came through again, and boom the carpet’s wet. The water was coming down the one side of the slide where the carpet was wet, and basically wicking off some flexible plastic barrier material and somehow getting into/onto the floor of the slide. The water flowed down before wicking UP to get into the trailer. Surface tension makes water do crazy things.
Great explanation article! Simplified the adjustment process without completely dumbing it down. As a former residential handyman, any time the homeowner would offer to help my reply was always, “My helper is cheaper than you!” In other words, just please let me and my helper do the job and you stay out of the way! 🤣😂🤣🤪 RV techs typically don’t mind a hand from the owner and explaining things. The definitely have more patience! LOL
I can not understant why GD uses the cheapest playwood or MDF to build the floor of the slide. This thing is already disintegrating because is exposed to the environent and the weight of the slide and the vibrations of the road. Also, I do believe this a good design, the slide is too heavy, this is one of the route cause of the failures along with low quality materials!
Love this article. Very informative. Love you asked questions on camera and the answers given. That tech was awesome. I started working on my slide as u had the same exact issue with the water, ski and metal strip. Started on it today but the weather changed and I had to stop. Question: Is there something at the hardware stores similar to the skis so as not to have to order them?
the slide ski should have been tucked up under the side wall. really sucky the way he done it. I’m installing slide skis on my Montana. however, as of now I run a piece of duct tape right below the trim screws and let it hang. water will run off the tape that’s hanging and never touch the slide floor. I may just keep doing what I’m doing and changing it each time. not sure yet. but I sure dont want them mounted like that. what a disaster.