Not sure about the seals, but the rust issue has been a big one for us. We took delivery in Feb 2009 and the amount of rust on all the bolts, screws, frame is beyond belief. I contacted HL, who directed me to Lippert, who directed me to my dealer, etc, etc. All I have heard is that it is not their responsibility. I have several bolts/screws that have already rusted through or the heads have rusted so bad you cannot remove them to replace.
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John T Bettencourt
Well-known member
From past experience I think alot of this rust issue is weather. If you unit was shipped in a snow storm with road salt on the roads, then you will have a problem. I was so happy when I picked up my Landmark and there was no sign of it being towed over bad roads. But I had a Cedar Creek that rust was a problem from day one.
jnbhobe
Well-known member
That would be my thought also; If the unit was towed in the winter weather like we have in NW Pa. rust wouldn't supprise me at all. My dealer pressure washes the under side of anything delivered in the winter. Lucky you have the enclosed underbelly (not so much to wire brush and paint)
I keep mine touched up, not so much work. As for the rubber seals, were they ever lubed with silicone or CRC 303
I keep mine touched up, not so much work. As for the rubber seals, were they ever lubed with silicone or CRC 303 John T Bettencourt
Well-known member
cdnrver, In times like this it is all about cost and profit. Its too bad but thats the why it is.
slmayor
Founding California Northern Chapter Leader
Sorry to hear of your problems. I can't think of what might have made the seals go. Maybe the colder weather? Doesn't seem right. Our BH is older than yours,(manf. date of Mar 07) and all our seals are fine. I have used 303 from the beginning tho and our weather isn't as cold. It does however reach 115 in the summer occasionally, and the rig is outside. Don't have a rust problem either, but do touch up the frame and underneath at least twice a year. These are just left-over habits from owning classic cars for us.
Good luck and hope you can get this fixed!
Good luck and hope you can get this fixed!
jmgratz
Original Owners Club Member
It has not been unusual for some owners to experience water in the underbelly which has come from traveling when raining. The water will come into the underbelly from the water on the road especially if they have been driving through standing water puddles on the road.
westxsrt10
Perfict Senior Member
The new seals will also rip if you mis-use them, ice can formed and lock the seal to the slide. De-ice the seals before use and you should be fine.
Where did you get the idea that he had ice on his slide seals? Holy cow...talk about a stretch! Most unhelpful post.
westxsrt10
Perfict Senior Member
You're right...he lives in the desert!Where did you get the idea that he had ice on his slide seals? Holy cow...talk about a stretch! Most unhelpful post.
SmokeyBare
Well-known member
The only time I ever needed to replace a Slide Room seal... was when I opened the slide room in our (SOB) Challenger Fifth Wheel. The weather conditions were below freezing temps... the slide room did not have slide toppers... the seal was frozen-stuck to the RV outside wall.
I guess two factors came to play... one I would guess was the lack of any treatment to the rubber seal. Now I spray silicone on all seal. I now spray silicone on every seal...
The other was the moisture collecting on the slide seal from the lack of a slide topper. We ordered our BigHorn with slide toppers.
I guess two factors came to play... one I would guess was the lack of any treatment to the rubber seal. Now I spray silicone on all seal. I now spray silicone on every seal...
The other was the moisture collecting on the slide seal from the lack of a slide topper. We ordered our BigHorn with slide toppers.
mrcomer
Past Ohio Chapter Leaders (Founding)
Where did you get the idea that he had ice on his slide seals? Holy cow...talk about a stretch! Most unhelpful post.
Was this really necessary? No help from you either.
Yes it was. It's called accountability and I take it seriously. If I step over a line, tell me and I'll back off, but I'll also tell you when you've done the same. I apologize for posting it publicly as I should have PM'd the OP, but I stick to what I said.
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katkens
Founding Illinios Chapter Leader-retired
I quit using silicone and use 303 Aerospace Protectant. I like it much better and has many more uses. Try it you will like it , betcha.
Kennyhttp://www.303products.com/shop303/index.cfm/category/65/303-aerospace-protectant.cfm
htneighbors
Unbelievably Blessed!
Kenny, I've been reading on here about this 303 stuff...do you just spray it on or rub it in, too? How often? Home Depot, ACE, ?? I think I need to do something before I have any problems with my rubber! Thanks!
Thanks!
mrcomer
Past Ohio Chapter Leaders (Founding)
Not so much as to play nice, but let's try to help the fellow out with his problem instead of rubbing salt in the wounds.
EH!
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