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09-08-2014, 05:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
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Big Slide Leak New Unit
Our 2014 3725RL had a leak on the curb side slide after a big blowing storm. Our old 3400RL had the same leak. I ran the slide in about half way, cleaned the top, and used a high quality OSI silicon to reseal it. I had to do the same fix on the old unit and it never leaked again. Had my wash/wax neighbor do a wash job a couple days ago and now I am wondering if he may have pushed the top seal inward while cleaning the top of that slide, allowing rain to beat against the top edge of the slide. It doesn't really matter though, you would think a new unit would be sealed correctly against the inner edge to prevent water from getting in.
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Previous: 2008 Montana 3400RL & 2014 3725RL
Current: Full Time 2022 SOB TT Toy Hauler
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09-08-2014, 06:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Do you have slide awnings?
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2018.5 Montana 3791RD
Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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09-10-2014, 02:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by WeBeFulltime
Do you have slide awnings?
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No, still considering them. Hate to spend the money.
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Previous: 2008 Montana 3400RL & 2014 3725RL
Current: Full Time 2022 SOB TT Toy Hauler
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09-10-2014, 04:17 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Probably not much to do but get up there and see what's up.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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09-10-2014, 09:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Navarre
Posts: 1,527
M.O.C. #9765
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If the installed eternabond tape looks like a washboard and still under warrenty, have it done correctly by dealer.
Mike
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09-10-2014, 11:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Wondered about the slide toppers had them on the 06 3400 and also on this 13 3402 Big Sky and never a leak.
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09-10-2014, 02:34 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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We had a leak this past winter on the large curb side slide. Sealed everything that even looked questionable on the roof of the slide. Finally, as the last straw, purchased a weatherizing kit for the exterior of the window, from a local hardware store. This had double-sided tape to apply around the window. It appeared the water was entering from the forward facing window of the slide. After applying the tape, a clear film is applied to cover the window. Problem solved. After finally relocating to a drier climate, I decided to trim back the black butyl material that had squeezed out from around the window frame, and applied silicone caulking. Haven't had a drop of water get in since. I will eventually remove the window to replace the butyl caulk.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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09-10-2014, 02:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by JandC
...Our 2014 3725RL had a leak on the curb side slide after a big blowing storm. Our old 3400RL had the same leak....
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Our 3400RL had the same leak. It was under warranty so the dealer (on the road) repaired it...been fine ever since.
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