$9.00 to prevent slide floor de-lamination
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caissiel
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I was checking this area on my BC and realized that the plywood is also breaking on the edges and flacking. The rear panel and trim peace on the main slide was not held in the plywood it was just screwed in the fiberglass. I removed it and caulked the panel in and screwed it in with large flat RV heads #6 screws. I had to remove the front strip to install it the rear so as the screw holes did not match. I later went to the other slides and the screws are all rusting in the wood, so moisture gets in there. The Kitchen Fridge slide had only the inside screw holding and the rest was completely rotten out and screws rusted out.
I will be fixing this for good this week so as moisture will not run in, the sealing was not even sticking to the panel so moisture was going in.
I have a different setup for the slide and there are no rollers, I feel the angle at the 2 rear slides will rub hard on the teflon strips. I might resource to apply a good hard paint on the plywood to keep it from getting moiture. The ends are capable to be sealed with caulking and once dry I install the trim at a lower level even with the bottom of the plywood to protect the sealent.
I found some 2 x 2 x 1/8 white aluminum on sale at HD and feel it will be to heavy, unless I cound maybe add more flat runners on the centers to even the load. I feel the the sheet stuff would not run good on the lifting strips and might catch the carpets.
Is there a Fix for the 2009 BC's
I will be fixing this for good this week so as moisture will not run in, the sealing was not even sticking to the panel so moisture was going in.
I have a different setup for the slide and there are no rollers, I feel the angle at the 2 rear slides will rub hard on the teflon strips. I might resource to apply a good hard paint on the plywood to keep it from getting moiture. The ends are capable to be sealed with caulking and once dry I install the trim at a lower level even with the bottom of the plywood to protect the sealent.
I found some 2 x 2 x 1/8 white aluminum on sale at HD and feel it will be to heavy, unless I cound maybe add more flat runners on the centers to even the load. I feel the the sheet stuff would not run good on the lifting strips and might catch the carpets.
Is there a Fix for the 2009 BC's
DXprowler
Well-known member
I called Heartland parts yesterday and they're sending me "Parkland kit" under warranty. I understand it has the right angle pieces for flashing. I'll post pics when done. I washed the trailer the other day and couldn't believe how much water beads on the plywood edge! There's actually one 4' area that's starting to swell! Very strange construction method but a big thank you to Heartland for stepping up to the plate!!
tmcran, if you look at THIS POST, you will see that if you bend the trim up to conform to the shape of the leading edge of the slide, you should have no problem with catching the carpet.
Look at pics #2 and #6 on post #10.
Peace
Dave
Dxprowler---if you get the kit from Parkland you may also get flat pieces to go on the bottom to allow your slides to slide rather than the plywood (in addition to the angle pieces). I put both on mine and have learned a thing or two in the process and since they have been working. Give me an email and I can give you my learnings----bacially to put the flats on first, but not to the edge--leave enough room for the angle to butt up to the flat pieces.
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rick_debbie_gallant
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If you wish you can delete it to the group and then resend to jim via private message. Copy first before you delete it so that you can then paste it to your pm.
Kinzu,
Sorry that you are having these issues and the hassle that goes along with it to get them taken care of. I understand how you would lose confidence in the unit, but I am not losing confidence in the brand. Bighorn is an awesome product and the nearly all units built do not require a roof replacement. Sad for you? - yes, absolutely. Embarrassing for you with your friends, just because you are having trouble? I don't see why. That you are having these issues does not mean your 3 friends will have the same issues. Frustrating? For sure!
Here again, I'm sorry that it happened to you.
Jim
rick_debbie_gallant
Well-known member
Okay, now how am I to tell if I will need to do this mod. I looked under the slide at the junction and there appears to be a piece aluminum the wraps around the edge of the slide floor about 1/2 inch. should I be all set or will I still need a mod. 3670rl. 2010 model.
2010augusta
Well-known member
sounds like yours has the factory solution in place and you should be good to go.
rick_debbie_gallant
Well-known member
Sounds like they may have fixed the problem then. As stated Bighorn 3670 serial number: 07933 2010 model.
I asked my question on the Factory Forum, as we were confused as you. The factory hasn't replied yet but a fellow forum member has and he felt it was fixed on the model he looked at. Keep on eye on the factory forum, hopefully we will have a reply on Monday. Yours sound like mine so I am guessing it is fixed but would like "official" confirmation.
2010augusta
Well-known member
So some where between mid-November 2008 and April 2009 the fix was added at the factory, so if your trailer was built AFTER April you should not have to worry about the delamination issue.
Any one have a trailer built BEFORE April 2009 that came with the edge pieces in place from the factory?
Any one have a trailer built BEFORE April 2009 that came with the edge pieces in place from the factory?
SJH
Past Washington Chapter Leaders
Not exactly sure I know what to look for but it seems our slides have the angle pieces everyone is talking about. Can't see any exposed plywood!
2010augusta
Well-known member
Yes, SJH you have the factory fix in place already, you are good to go.
SJH
Past Washington Chapter Leaders
Awesome...thanks!
