Slide-Out Roof Corner Membrane Repair

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Original Member Title: Slide out roof repair
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A member found the membrane worn or torn at the outside corners of the slide-out roofs during routine maintenance and applied Eternabond tape to all six corners as a preventive repair. Several members said they had made the same repair in the same area, indicating it is a common slide-out roof wear point.

One member noted the tape repair on a particular corner lasted about 3 to 4 years before bunching up and needing replacement. Overall, members agreed this is an area worth inspecting...
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scottz

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While doing some routine maintenance on my rig I noticed the membrane on the outside corners of the slide out roofs was worn/torn. I used Eternabond tape on each of the six corners. Something to keep an eye on.
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I have done this and one corner especially, it only last 3-4 years and starts 'balling up' and I have to do it again.
 
Hey folks, noticed this on mine too. What causes it? When closed, there is quite a lot of space above it. Does it really bounce that bad while traveling?
 

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