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07-09-2017, 09:21 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Chico
Posts: 269
M.O.C. #14041
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Slide carpet wet along edges
Our Montana 34rl and our Cougar 237 both have the same issue. The slide carpet gets wet when it rains (slides out). The slides on both units appear to be the same construction. It appears that water from the slide roof drips down the outside of end wall and goes under to the floor of the slide. The slide has what appears to be vinyl (black) coating. It seems the water "wicks" up to the carpet then just spreads out traveling inward depending on the amount of rain. Anyone have a similar situation, are there any known fixes? Note, we are very sensitive regarding level. We set up very level all the time.
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07-09-2017, 10:34 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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We had that issue on a bedroom slide years ago. Thought it was coming from where you describe, but in reality it was the little four inch corner caps needed caulking.
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07-09-2017, 10:42 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Chico
Posts: 269
M.O.C. #14041
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Thank you, I'll check them out.
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07-09-2017, 01:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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Also check the 4" strip that runs lengthwise along the outside bottom of the slide.
If the caulking separates there you will have the same water problem.
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Darwin & Maureen DeBackere
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro
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07-09-2017, 06:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Stafford Springs
Posts: 524
M.O.C. #17256
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Slide toppers can help with slide leaks, I know it is an expensive fix, but It will also keep the slide roof clean and help your seals last longer.
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Jason & Wendy
2014 Ford F-350 Lariat 6.7L PSD
2015 Keystone Montana 3711FL
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07-09-2017, 06:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DQDick
We had that issue on a bedroom slide years ago. Thought it was coming from where you describe, but in reality it was the little four inch corner caps needed caulking.
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I had the same issue. Defective caulking was the reason. Totally removed all caulking from both bottom corner pieces and top of bottom cap piece, wiped all affected surfaces with rubbing alcohol and re-caulked. Solved issue and hasn't leaked again in 4 years.
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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07-09-2017, 06:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DarMar
Also check the 4" strip that runs lengthwise along the outside bottom of the slide.
If the caulking separates there you will have the same water problem.
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True, True!
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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07-09-2017, 11:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,702
M.O.C. #12947
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Over time, we had the same problem, all slide end wall locations. In all cases, it turned out to be the window flange seal, the butyl caulking material between the window flange and the outside wall surface had shrunk to allow a very small gap where the water would enter the inside of the wall and run down and wick under to the carpet. After the third window leaked like this, I used black silicone caulking to seal around every window frame on the rig and don't see anymore leaks.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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07-10-2017, 08:25 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Chico
Posts: 269
M.O.C. #14041
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Thank you for the reply. BUT I don't get it. There is a seal attached to the coach that runs the length of the slide, is this the one you are referring to? I see no caulk on the seal anywhere. If the caulk you refer to is on the top of the seal it will be difficult to repair. Please clarify.
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07-10-2017, 08:29 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Chico
Posts: 269
M.O.C. #14041
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I plan to add the topper to the Cougar as we travel in it. But I still hope to locate and repair the leak. The Montana has 4 slides, that may be beyond my budget. Just gott'a figure it out. Thank you for the reply.
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07-10-2017, 08:30 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Chico
Posts: 269
M.O.C. #14041
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Thank you. I will check this out and hope it is the answer as it appears to be the simplest answer so far.
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07-10-2017, 08:38 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Chico
Posts: 269
M.O.C. #14041
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This sounds like a major undertaking. I hope to find the answer in one of the easier to repair options given. Although I will look closely at the window caulking as this could be serious in other leak situations. I will check it out and post the road to the solution as it happens. Be patient as the Mrs. and I are on a long trip currently in Canada at the GREAT CANADIAN BARN DANCE great fun place, Check it out on the web. I will follow up in the near or maybe not so near future. Thank you for sharing.
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