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Post by jeff318rlt on Nov 1, 2018 17:34:22 GMT -5
I currently own a 2017 durango 2500 that has been a pain in the butt ever since I took ownership of it. I was looking for yet another water leak, and I discovered that the kitchen slide is not sealing at the top. I have the owners manual that tells me how to adjust the slides. My bigger question is, "Is this normal?" "Is there something else waiting to bite me too? (Frame issues?)
My selling dealer is about as useless as a rock, so I really don't have any recourse other than to fix it myself. I am trying to stay positive thru this, but it is getting increasingly more difficult. Any thoughts? Normal?
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Post by lynnmor on Nov 1, 2018 18:17:00 GMT -5
I am convinced that there are two kinds of owners; those that pay attention and correct problems, and those that have no problems because they refuse to look. My list is endless.
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Post by nvguy on Nov 1, 2018 22:29:11 GMT -5
Normal? Yes and no. Some coaches need adjustment, some don't. Things move or the adjustment bolts weren't tight enough or who knows...and as a result slides may need adjustment.
Before you start adjusting things, take measurements or make reference marks as to where everything is so you have a baseline to go back to. Follow the instructions. Make the sure the coach is level and on a solid surface. Be aware that small amounts of movement are magnified over the length or height of the slide, so make one adjustment at a time (angle, height) cycle the slide once or twice, then continue adjusting.
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Post by Chuck on Nov 3, 2018 11:51:24 GMT -5
I currently own a 2017 durango 2500 that has been a pain in the butt ever since I took ownership of it. I was looking for yet another water leak, and I discovered that the kitchen slide is not sealing at the top. I have the owners manual that tells me how to adjust the slides. My bigger question is, "Is this normal?" "Is there something else waiting to bite me too? (Frame issues?) My selling dealer is about as useless as a rock, so I really don't have any recourse other than to fix it myself. I am trying to stay positive thru this, but it is getting increasingly more difficult. Any thoughts? Normal? Jeff
I would think that if your slide is that much out of adjustment that the kitchen slide is not sealing at the top your slide would strain to open an possibly crack an pop when opening ... Our last 5th wheel had to be adjusted do the same problem, it seemed as if one side would wait for a second or two an then you would hear a pop an the complete slide would move...
Like nvguy I would put your trailer on level ground or cement, measure the slide when closed an then open at the bottom before adjusting ... Measure, measure. measure every time do do an adjustment ...
As far as dealers go I know what you mean. I wish Kz would put in stricter guidelines to dealers but in today's market of selling trailers it almost impossible ... If a brand pulls it's trailer from a dealer, the next brand jumps in, thus it a dealers dream so to speak Ugh !!!
Safe Travels 
CHuck
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Post by laknox on Nov 5, 2018 10:18:53 GMT -5
The kitchen slide on our 1500 D277RLT had to be adjusted as the bottom trim (under the stove) was hitting the lower edge of the island. Maybe 1/4-3/8" out of whack. Scarred up the trim on the slide (which the dealer did NOT address after the adjustment), but it seems to not be hitting any more. I =am= worried about the seal not being tight enough after the adjustment, but it will be very hard to tell as we don't tow in the rain real often here in the SW. :-) FWIW, I'm surprised that this didn't show up on the 1900 mile trip from IN to AZ; only after we bought it.
Lyle
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Post by cajuncamp on Nov 8, 2018 20:53:45 GMT -5
If possible have a professional check the camber on your frame. Mine was in the negative 3/4" - 1".
This has caused issues with my slides to drag. My floor has groves indented from where the slide roller travels.
Good Luck -- Safe Travels
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