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Post by Soleman on Jan 10, 2020 20:35:18 GMT -5
I went by to check up on our New 5th wheel and found a puddle on the bedroom floor! After a few other choice words! I took a quick look however it was already dark outside and still raining. With the slide-out closed the water has found its way into the lower horizontal Gear Rack, it runs along the inside of the rack and is dripping onto the bedroom floor. I'll have another look tomorrow in the daylight, but in the meantime I'm open to any suggestions or tips toward a quick solution from anyone that has had this type of issue? Note: I haven't contacted my dealer yet and hope I don't have to. They are a good dealer but unless it's absolutely necessary I prefer to fix things myself. Schwintek-IN-WALL-Slide-out.pdf (1.09 MB) |
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Post by laknox on Jan 10, 2020 21:04:40 GMT -5
Why would you want to fix something that should be fixed under warranty?
Lyle
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Post by Soleman on Jan 10, 2020 21:10:22 GMT -5
1.)I'm not sure it's worth the trip, could be a simple fix?
2.) I'm not gonna sit back and let it leak till I can get it into the dealer.
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Post by lynnmor on Jan 11, 2020 9:02:04 GMT -5
Here is some information that may help you. I agree with doing things yourself if you can, waiting for a dealer to attempt a fix and then waiting for the next soaking rain to see if it works is a fools game.
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Post by Soleman on Jan 11, 2020 9:47:51 GMT -5
Hey Lynnmor,
I don't see an attachment?
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Post by ronc on Jan 11, 2020 11:46:35 GMT -5
My rig doesn’t have any schwintek rails, but just a thought ... is your trailer level? Water will flow downhill, so a little off level could cause your issue.
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Post by Soleman on Jan 11, 2020 13:15:17 GMT -5
Hey Ronc,
Yeah that's a good thought, It is level according to the automatic leveling system?
I do see that the slide-out is not level though, there is a larger gap at the bottom of the slide than at the top. I'm guessing that the weight of the slide-out in the closed position causes it to sag and tilt slightly. Anyway It's supposed to stop raining here by tomorrow, so I'll double check it for level and after I can get a good look at the seals I'll see if there are any adjustments that can be made to square up the slide?
It's leaking at about 1 drop every 10 seconds so I have a bucket under it for now.
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Post by tweeter on Jan 11, 2020 13:46:40 GMT -5
I had a few drips also on my trailer when closed. took me a while to figure out where is was coming from. I checked the slide roof membrane, corners etc and could not stop the leak.
There is a 4'' molding on the exterior wall at the bottom of the slide which has caulking along at the top joint. Well, even though the joint seemed to be perfect visually, there was a part that was darker because dust was stuck in a micro crack. Re caulked over and infiltration stopped. It really doesn't take much for water to infiltrate.
In my case, the water penetrated from there and dropped on a horizontal 4'' plastic band (which I think is a continuation part of the side walls) that runs under the slide and that is glued on the insulation and under belly.
Once the slide was closed, the water was following that horizontal part all the way to the open end and was dripping in the middle on the trailer
voila!
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Post by Soleman on Jan 11, 2020 14:06:41 GMT -5
Thanks for the tip, I don't think my slide-out has those components? If it does I'll know what to look for, thank you!
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Post by lynnmor on Jan 11, 2020 20:42:42 GMT -5
Hey Lynnmor, I don't see an attachment? Return to the post and click on the first word "Here", I can't help that the forum uses coloring that is almost the same as the rest of the text. |
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Post by Edd505 on Jan 11, 2020 20:54:20 GMT -5
Why would you want to fix something that should be fixed under warranty? Lyle And wait a couple months for them to look at it and order parts?? I also do the minor stuff as long as it's not a major expense, I can use it that way. |
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Post by Soleman on Jan 12, 2020 8:13:20 GMT -5
Good find Lynnmor! This looks like the exact same thing I am dealing with (Same slide, same location)!
And thanks to all you guys for your helpful advice.
The rain has stopped today, so I'll get out there and complete diagnosis & hopefully repair it.
I'll take some pictures but sometimes these little details are tough to see.
Thank you!!
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Post by Soleman on Jan 12, 2020 21:14:26 GMT -5
I "THINK" I may have it fixed? We'll see the next time it rains? I used the caulking I had left over from my previous trailer, (grey) it's the good stuff, brand name Sikaflex. I can't seem to get the AFTER pic to load without rotating left? BEFORE  AFTER
It's ugly but it's sealed as shown and along the full length of the top of the track. Attachments:
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