Main slide leak

[justafordguy]

We pulled our new Gateway 3650BH in the rain yesterday and when we arrived at the park we noticed that the carpet on the edge of the main slide was wet. It appears that water from the tires got through the bottom seal somehow. Anyone else have this issue? If so any ideas how to fix it?

 

[MagnoliaTom]

I think I read somewhere on here that there is a seal or gasket under the slide that's supposed to keep water from getting in while driving in the rain. Check to see if yours is torn or damaged. I'll take a picture of mine when I get home to it

 

[MagnoliaTom]

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This is above the tires of the main slide. I have the same above tires on kitchen slide as well.

You may check those areas first.

Hope that helps

 

[Bob&Patty]

With the slide closed and in day light, look down the sides of the slide and see if you see any day light coming thru at the bottom. At one time there was some foam seals that did not get installed at each end of the slides.

 

[justafordguy]

I looked under the slide above the tires and there is metal flashing above and a rubber flap just like Toms. Everything looks fine but my dealer said to run a bead of caulking along the edge of the flashing.

Hey Tom, did you notice if yours has any caulking?

 

[MagnoliaTom]

I looked under the slide above the tires and there is metal flashing above and a rubber flap just like Toms. Everything looks fine but my dealer said to run a bead of caulking along the edge of the flashing.

Hey Tom, did you notice if yours has any caulking?

I just checked mine. Did not see any caulk

 

[kakampers]

Are the corner blocks in place??

 

[1tandem]

I had similar leaks on my 3200RS. The rubber seal was missing on door side slide & was hanging loose on kitchen slide. Dealer replaced both, no more leaks. No caulking was used on either slide. Good luck.

 

[justafordguy]

Are the corner blocks in place??

Not sure, can you show me a picture of these corner blocks?

 

[MagnoliaTom]

Look at the first picture I posted. It shows a corner block

 

[justafordguy]

Look at the first picture I posted. It shows a corner block

Thanks Tom, don't know how I missed that picture the first time. I'll check when I get home tonight.

 

[justafordguy]

I checked and it looks like the foam blocks are in place. I may put a water sprinkler under the slide and see if I can tell where the water is coming in.