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12-13-2020, 10:59 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Alexandria
Posts: 2
M.O.C. #27641
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Need Help - Messed Up My Slideout a Bit
Hi all, I made a dumb mistake and left out a very hard plastic garbage can against my Montana as I was putting in the slides for winter. The fiberglass is bent, but the slide seems to be working fine. My gut instinct is to just spray it all with insulating foam until I can get it to a bodyshop. Any advice though woudld be greatly appreciated!
https://imgur.com/gallery/HITX20s
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12-13-2020, 11:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,700
M.O.C. #12947
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I think if you removed some of those white screws and were able to push the wall back in, and then installed the screws in new holes, maybe need to add several more, you might be good. It doesn't look like the fiberglass is broken. You're really lucky that the fender isn't broken. You might need some help, so one is pushing on the wall as the other is putting in the screws. Oh, and welcome to the forum.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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12-13-2020, 12:00 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Alexandria
Posts: 2
M.O.C. #27641
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Thanks! Yeah, we bought a small property in WV in the spring and the RV was already here so the owner gave me a deal...my first time ever with an RV so this was definitely one of those lessons learned (always do a walk around before putting the slides in/out!)
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12-13-2020, 01:07 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Milwaukie, OR
Posts: 1,469
M.O.C. #23668
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Welcome aboard! I agree that you might be able to push that back into place. You might need to drill new holes to get a good purchase into the framing.
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2018 Montana HC 305RL / HW Progressive EMS
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 DRW / Demco Recon Hitch on RAM Puck Ball
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12-13-2020, 02:17 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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As Bob stated, by removing a few more screws both the side and the bottom of the slide and having some help on pushing the bottom of the slide back in, you should be able to fix it yourself if you a handy at all. As said, replace the screws in a different place along the edge and bottom and it should be OK. When you do put it back together you might want to use some liquid nail on it also to hold it better. If you are not handy, you can take it or have it taken to a dealer and I'm sure they will be more than happy to replace it but it will be for a price. You don't say what year or model the Monte is and that would help us also in being able to give you better suggestions on fixing it. I am surprised you did not hear this when closing the side up. That had to have made quite a bit of noise when it started to crunch the wastebasket. Let us know what you came up with and maybe we can help more in your repair.
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12-13-2020, 05:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Lamesa
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M.O.C. #26010
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I agree with the others. That appears to be something you could repair and possibly save hundreds of dollars. Also, a walk around outside is a good thing to do before closing a slide, but, do the same inside....don't ask me how I know.
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2019 Ram Laramie 3500 6.4 4x4 CC 4.10 SRW
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12-14-2020, 05:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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I would not fill the void with expanding foam. it will jack up the price of repair since it will have to be removed.
The repair idea already mentioned sound good. make sure you seal it up so it is waterproof, or your post in a few months will be how to replace the rotting floor.
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12-14-2020, 09:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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I’d take the old screws out shove the side back in put some new screws in. I’d put more screws in than original and be done with it. This isn’t rocket science you can fix it probably in less time than it would take to take the camper to get it fixed.
Lynwood
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12-16-2020, 02:01 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: gretna
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M.O.C. #20108
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Would not leave it like that for long would more than likely crack when you try to push it back..
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12-16-2020, 03:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,659
M.O.C. #9969
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I recently did a similar, but not quite as bad when we blew the spur gear in the gear pack on the rear of the slide, causing the slide to come in crooked. I used a ratchet strap and was able to pull it back in position, no way could I push it back. Drilled new holes added new screws and more than original. Then reseal.
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2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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12-17-2020, 08:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Keller
Posts: 503
M.O.C. #26851
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I agree with above. You can fix this yourself. Add more screws than original, and re seal. Don't forget to fill the old screw holes. Ratchet straps is a good idea, but you will want a second or even three people to make sure you have pressure in the key spots. Free beer always works good for me. Lol.
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