My seal is badly worn and cracked. I cannot afford to replace it right now. Is there anything I can do to help eliminate the possibility of leaks until I can replace it? I do have a small leak on the inside seal where it is not properly set. I put a towel in there. The outside is so bad and allows water to get inside. I have a double seal.
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In the process of installing the new seal (that has the metal V) the rubber is pressed to tightly together to slide in place. Should I spread this spit before putting it in place?
@@garylawson5230 we also change the wiper seals if they need it. We find that most times it’s the bulb seals that need replacing. Probably because those get neglected the most.
Some do have one on the inside as well, but this travel trailer did not. Those with bulb seals on the inside, those bulb seals rarely go bad because they’re not out in the elements.
Soap might help to get it on there but my only hesitation would be that if there’s any resistance, the slippery-ness could knock it back out of there. But it’s worth a try.
Great information video. Awesome tool. Need to invest in one of those. Thanks Don
Thanks for watching, Don!
Why was the seal such a hard struggle on the left side but just popped in by hand on the right side, thanks
Good job ... thank you for sharing...
@@brendangreene4612 thanks for watching!
My seal is badly worn and cracked. I cannot afford to replace it right now. Is there anything I can do to help eliminate the possibility of leaks until I can replace it? I do have a small leak on the inside seal where it is not properly set. I put a towel in there. The outside is so bad and allows water to get inside. I have a double seal.
Great video. thanks. I have the same trailer with the same issue and seals. where can I purchase the seals and tool? Thanks
Thanks! Here is where we got the seals (Amazon Affiliate Link) amzn.to/3Ru78EG and here is the tool we use: (Amazon Affiliate Link) amzn.to/3Tyz7pl It's not specifically for this purpose but it works great!
I do live in my rv full time and slides are out 24/7.
In the process of installing the new seal (that has the metal V) the rubber is pressed to tightly together to slide in place. Should I spread this spit before putting it in place?
Oh and our seal goes all the way around the slide out opening
That may be an indicator that your slideout needs an adjustment, right to left, if one side is easier than the other.
I’m an rv tech , I sometimes cut a 45° in corners. Whats your opinion
@@2mshiftboots345 if you’re able to do that, that’s fine. It’s just another way to do it.
Do you change the rubber on the slide out its self
@@garylawson5230 we also change the wiper seals if they need it. We find that most times it’s the bulb seals that need replacing. Probably because those get neglected the most.
Is there a second seal on the inside side of the slide? Or does the double bulb seal when the slide is in or out?
Some do have one on the inside as well, but this travel trailer did not. Those with bulb seals on the inside, those bulb seals rarely go bad because they’re not out in the elements.
What was the part used? Part number and size? Any info will help! Thank you!
Do you mean the seal? a.co/d/b29vGTL
@missionrvservices yes, thanks for the quick reply. I see this is unavailable so I ordered the AP brand same size. Thanks again!
@@anthonymonday6831 no problem!
10/8/23 would a 9:15 soap suds help
Soap might help to get it on there but my only hesitation would be that if there’s any resistance, the slippery-ness could knock it back out of there. But it’s worth a try.