Repairing a Broken Monaco RV Slide-Out

[@kenj.8897]

"I'm not a materials specialist " . " But Internabond tape sucks " . Lol . Just yanking your chain . By far your channel is the best I have found in repairing rigs .

[@AZExpert]

Thank you very much!

[@genemahan3584]

PPP

[@DavidHBurkart]

James, always great to see how you make your repairs/replacement better than OEM.

[@AZExpert]

Thank you!!

[@VideoByPatrick]

Where did get get that long nylon slid section, I need it to rehab my rotted out '05 dynaquest under slid sofa, it's a mess !

[@glennstrom5672]

Found it! Great job on your detailed videos! Thanks again!! 👍🏻

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

James, your talents have no limits! There is no job that you won’t tackle, at least that is how it appears. Thank you so much for sharing this fantastic success story with us.

[@AZExpert]

Wow, thank you!

[@jeffsimon5747]

Thank you for the excellent video. This is exactly what i need to do on my drivers front slide and this video gave me confidence I can do this on my own. I went through the process last week and it worked perfectly for my 2007 Holiday Rambler Imperial

[@robertthompson6958]

You make it look so easy James.

[@PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

Sounded really smooth going in and out. Who knew you have to buy your RV a new pair of shoes now and then and I'm not talking about tires? Great job as always and now I know one more thing to look for when looking at RVs with this type of slide...

[@badgerpa9]

Thank you for the time and detail you put in your videos. stay safe and healthy.

[@AZExpert]

Thank you!

[@mickkingston1450]

I'd order more of that plastic in case they stop producing it in the future ! 👍 Good job 👏👏

[@AZExpert]

Good call!

[@philw7174]

Terrific. Thanks for the video James. Happy trails!

[@AZExpert]

You're Welcome

[@philipgeorge4615]

Just checked my '09 Signature. Need to do what you just did. Thanks for the video.

[@AZExpert]

You're welcome

[@ScottSmith_RiverOfCode]

That slide ramp looks just like my front slide in a 2008 GulfStream T40. The only difference it that the bottom of my slide didn't have skids all the way back and relied on that woven fabric to "glide" on. The fabric was basically destroyed. I had to replace about a 6" section of the ramp(1/4" thick UHMW) on each end where it was worn thru and I added a roughly 2'x4' sheet of 1/16" polyethylene to the slide bottom anchoring it with 1/8" aluminum strips at each end wrapping it inside and the leading edge. I heated the "hook" to get the bend I needed. I have pictures if you are interested AZ Expert.

[@petercolquhoun2086]

Material is UHMW.

[@AZExpert]

Thank you!! I'll add that to the description of the video!

[@opaw2267]

Use UHMW that will hold up a lot better.

[@brandonyrks77]

I found your channel after I bought an 2017 Salem 24bhxl because I was curious of what goes wrong with rv’s and I am very great full for what you have thought me but man you stress me out lol love the videos tho

[@AZExpert]

Welcome aboard!

[@brandonyrks77]

@@AZExpert thank you 😁

[@13yearsaprepperr.jtilbury.51]

James if you want the best slide material Go to the marine shop and get the BLUE BOAT TRAILER SLIDE Its the best i have had it on mine for 5 years not a drama at all Its slippery like snot You can get it in 1 inch to 6 inch wide in a 12 foot leingth , Rob

[@AZExpert]

That's good information. Thank you!

[@rhess10]

I need to do something like this with a 2003 Monaco Windsor. The edges of my slide on the driver side get wet when it rains. Whatever the underside is made of has delaminated. I was going to use fiberglass and rebuild it and sand it but this plastic piece you made would seem to work well.

[@clarencewiles963]

Exactly what you need, good fix!

[@DonniePhipps]

Another really fine show!

[@AZExpert]

Thank you for the support!

[@timerickson7056]

when I was a truck mechanic we used the same nylon shoes but they came premade prefilled they were on the log bunks on log trucks and trailers. log bunks are the u shaped steel that the logs rest on in-between and as the truck turned they turn so it's 10,000 + pounds of weight on them . they last year's but when they where out a couple days of running without them tears up the steel so bad they need to be replaced like brake drums when the shoes get worn to metal and driven 500 mile

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for the comment

[@LifeOfSarge]

That plastic looks like UHMW we use it a lot in industrial machines it’s just oil impregnated plastic. It cuts very easy with a circular or table saw

[@zmotorsports62]

Monaco definitely had a unique design on their slide, especially their flat floor design with the guide shoe and UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight) slide material. As for adhesives, you should try some 3M 5200. It is heavily used in the marine industry and a great adhesive/sealant. If you run into a lot of issues with the floors on the slide check our Guardian Plates by Talin Industries. I've installed a few of them and they are a great product for Monaco products and Chris @ Talin is great to deal with. Great video and solution. Mike

[@AZExpert]

Thank you very much. Seems like you are familiar with rotten Monaco slide floors too

[@zmotorsports62]

Yes, like you, I've seen a few in my days. Keep up the great work, I love seeing quality workmanship and people who take pride in their work. Mike

[@DLTJR1959]

Great job. If the Beaver has air activated slide lock pins like my Wanderlodge some just deactivate them. Mine have been and I have had no issues with them sticking. That is a prevalent issue with those units.

[@AZExpert]

These are electric with bad worm drive that lacks bearings or thrust washers to keep the locks from binding. They were such a bad design that they only existed for one model year.

[@chrisfoxwell4128]

Have you looked at Delrin. I believe it's tougher and should have UV resistance.

[@srdoberman]

Interesting looking into it

[@suzytsaab388]

I love your ingenuity...where is your shop, do you do repairs for just your average rv-er?

[@1pilotsteve]

i have a HR Endeavour 2007 and my front slide on the drivers side has these shoes and it retracts ok but seems laboured.. i am gonna check these next spring for sure.. great help.

[@AZExpert]

Good luck!

[@hillbillyrv]

Man you work on some nice coaches.

[@AZExpert]

Thank you. But I've seen the nice trailers you've been in too. Also, the "nicer" they are, the less fun they are to work on.

[@hillbillyrv]

@@AZExpert I really don't like working on the ones that are so nice you are afraid to walk on the floors.

[@rickl6697]

They don't have rollers under the inside edge of the slide? We don't have any "shoes" like this on the bottom of our slide. 2003 Newmar Dutch Star DP. I always look forward to your videos. Thanks James.

[@AZExpert]

Newmar uses a different slide design for sure. Thank you!

[@vandalsgarage]

If your slides will be left open for long periods, it would make sense to use uv-resistant UHMW. I've only seen it in black, but it might be available in the natural color also. They claim 3x durability compared to normal UHMW in outdoor applications.

[@davidlee1216]

Great video! Where did you get the boards from? Also, I have a 2004 Monaco knight 38pdq. The driver side is the biggest slide and has no guides on it. Hoping this will help. Thx!

[@mikemurphy2814]

Looks like a big gap above the guides you replaced , wouldn’t you have water running down an rotting the plywood, or is there a strip that goes on that

[@AZExpert]

along the side there is a built in gap more like a drip rail. Many current slides have molding at the bottom but it usually creates a guttes directing water inside. Monaco changed the design to prevent that. Thanks

[@mikemurphy2814]

Thx

[@tammilutz7955]

I am also in AZ and have a holiday rambler presidential 5th wheel. Inside the slide has this material and it’s bowed and cracked on the ends. Would you mind telling me where you got the Teflon?

[@dhincks1]

Wonder if some oily wood like teak would make a possible solution? Instead of plastic.

[@taznicholls4898]

James, I can't find anything on how to fix the lines on my 2000 Adventurer, I found the leaks are to the rear slide. I removed the bed but No access to the lines, the ones over the gas tank!! Even my RV guy is scratching his head. Thank you😣

[@bennylarue6147]

Love the video, we have a 08 monaco knight 40DFT with a super slide, can that be added to ours?

[@williamlambert2865]

Another job well done

[@AZExpert]

Thank you!

[@terrymjinks]

As long as RV's are being manufactured, you will have a job.

[@AZExpert]

The is a dependable truth!

[@KevinCoop1]

You don't really need to stand facing the sun. We can see you just fine! Great job! You got on on hydraulic jacks leaking?

[@AZExpert]

Thanks 👍 Not as of yet, just fabricating new hoses.

[@KevinCoop1]

AZ Expert I have been looking but can not find an answer to a question. Is this correct, on Lippert jack, one hose connected to center at top is to extend the jack and the other hose connected to outside on top is to retract the jack? Respectfully, Kevin

[@bayhi1fatz]

2000 Gulf Stream voyager all Hydrolic slide with square metal tubing guide rales and centering cable. It will push out really slowly. When returning. It hits home. Sucks all the way in then will fall back out about 3 inches. I’m thinking a bad Hydrolic check valve. Any thoughts or advice.

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

Very interesting. Mine has a stainless track and spring loaded rollers.

[@DLTJR1959]

I think my 450 Lxi is the same.

[@hayyarbrough]

Thank you !! learn something new everyday✌🏼✌🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🏁🏁

[@AZExpert]

Glad to hear it!

[@MililaniJag]

Great info!! As always! Thx!

[@AZExpert]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PamalaBurrill]

OK husbands very frustrated. Been looking online for a operating manual for the slide outs to adjust for our 2000 Monaco diplomat. Is there anyway we can get that information anywhere?

[@DoRC]

Those slides are most likely UHMW polyethylene. That's generally what is used in situations like this. They're not Teflon because Teflon is basically non-reactive to everything and would not degrade in UV. It's possible there's something else but probably UHMW

[@jamescopeland9147]

James, I have a 2003 knight, I'm told my flush floor slide has a glide block that is only replaceable with the slide out (very expensive). Would this mod raise my flush floor slide and stop it from dragging on the floor Or would you advise multiple rollers?

[@MrPnutter]

Where can I find help on my 2005 Allegra bus rear slide. It catches at the top when I put it out?

[@badasskombucha2193]

Have you ever had an issue with clearance on a slide out cylinder to take it out from below the slide?

[@kenj.8897]

Far be it from me to know what's best . Just thinking , wouldn't a piece of aluminum fairly thick work better as a slide runner ?

[@AZExpert]

Aluminum will leave a permanent black mark on carpet, which sounds made up but is what happens. Thanks!

[@wrenchoperator6435]

Will this work on a Monaco slide that is electric and has the gear tooth rack running along the middle? I have an '01 Diplomat and I noticed there are slight dents in the bottom of the slide near the ends where these plastic guides would be. If I did install these plastic guides would I have to adjust the rollers in the floor?

[@janeforever]

We have a Monaco TT & now am wondering if its slideout was similarly constructed. Reckon it's time to open it up & crawl under it to see what it's like "down under."

[@AZExpert]

I don't think the McKenzie or Medallions used this type of slide.

[@keng5101]

Great video!!! Could fabricated slides like that be used on any slide out?

[@AZExpert]

Possible on some "rack and pinion" types, but not most.

[@scottconnell8167]

Isn't that to raise the slide up I have a quad slide and it is only on the flush floor slide ? Great video

[@AZExpert]

It helps with the transistion for sure.

[@1pilotsteve]

I just looked at my motorhome yesterday...2007 HR Endeavour...38pdq.. and the shoes are aluminum. not polyvinyl .. they most likely were changed right?

[@AZExpert]

they might be stainless

[@seatmedics7319]

My slides closed and now the switch dose nothing in my 03 monaco

[@chrisonishi6060]

UHMW. Ultra high molecular weight

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!

[@vettepicking]

UHMW-pe is most likely what the new plastic is. Used under airboats to slide over ground and roads.....

[@AZExpert]

thanks!

[@hoofixrman]

Hay James, ever installed the talin guardian plates?...

[@AZExpert]

I have not, but I was sent a link to them. I'm not confident I would use the in this application, but I understand the concept for sure. Thanks.

[@markstench4470]

Ok I always learn from your channel, thank you for educating the masses. I have a question not related to this video so please forgive me. I have a 2020 Winnebago Micro Minnie with 25 gal grey and black 31 fresh . Now my question is..How accurate are these holding tank sensors. Brand new dumped the tank maybe 5 times , but after I wash out the tank and add 3 Gallons of clean with the chemicals my gauge shows 1/3 full, with 3 gallons? Are the gauges to be used as a rough guide or should they be very accurate. Thanks Any input would be appreciated, I'm a first time buying and traveling in these? Unit is level too and the tanks showed empty when I started the fresh fill.

[@badgerpa9]

he has a video on tank sensors.

[@AZExpert]

I don't know if the micro minnie has well nut probes or acculevel sensors. However, either way, tank monitors are much more a rough guide on most RVs.

[@markstench4470]

@@AZExpert thank you for that

[@markstench4470]

@@badgerpa9 ok thank you

[@artscott5755]

is there a way to slow down the front slide on a monaco windsor ? it feeds out so fast it tilts the slide by the stove so it hits the floor . i haven't crawled under yet to see if you can adjust the pressure

[@AZExpert]

That's a good questions. Possibly if it's a hydraulic slide but that is a very uncommon problem

[@marcrab]

I'm starting to believe there should be a building code for all RV, a do you agree

[@AZExpert]

There is RV code. It of course is the minimum standard, but the RVIA has a standard which in general follows most minimum home standards and of course the DOT has mandates including recalls. Many have to meet certain state requirements to be sold, but I do know what you mean.

[@terrysandiego]

In 1974, we brought an east-coast travel trailer to California on a military transfer of our family. We decided to sell the trailer in CA, but could not because of enhanced electrical and plumbing codes CA demanded for RVs bought and sold in CA. Husband rewired and plumbed the trailer, it passed inspection, and was sold. A reno feat unheard of at that time, and out-of-state RVs were towed back across the CA/Nevada or Arizona border to be sold. Even the inspector was surprised. Did not cost much as was self done. So, RV codes were in effect even then.

[@dewholdingsllc1050]

Thanks. Is new plastic sheet HDPE?

[@AZExpert]

UHMW

[@AZExpert]

HDPE will work and so will ABS sheet

[@soillife1]

Ihave a 99 Signature 1 drivers side slide. Couch and kitchen. I can not see where there were ever these boots. I do have the stainless bottom aftermarket retrofited done by the Previous owner.

[@AZExpert]

Then you should be golden. Not all Monaco's have these guides.

[@MonacoMike]

Guardian Plates are made specifically for Monaco Slides to address those issues.

[@AZExpert]

You are correct. Often metal will leave black marks on carpet though

[@chrisonishi6060]

I'm a little surprised that there are only two for what looks like a 8 to 10 foot slide.

[@AZExpert]

The main pressure is at the sides, the rest of the floor is very flexible. Thanks!

[@petercolquhoun2086]

My 1998 Damon has metal rollers and it still works great even after I replaced the carpet with vinyl planks. Why would they change to an inferior design? I hear many complaints with slide outs but my ancient one keeps chugging along.

[@AZExpert]

It is very strange how reliable the first generation slides were compared to modern slides.

[@soillife1]

New high tech using cheapest materials improve manufacturers Proffits

[@4toes1nose]

Thank you

[@AZExpert]

You're welcome

[@douggullage6865]

Hay this guy is not an expert he is a GOD he should have a couple of young adults with him at all times he should of had a school He is one of a kind honest and fair doesnt exsist any more I think I'm ready but to late 74 maybe next time GB

[@DennisWintjes2]

Thx 446

[@CarlSmithAviationBroker]

Those slider strips appear to be delrin, IMHO…

[@dreyno161]

You make a comment about not commenting on slide locks. Would you mind elaborating. (My view is I do not use them. The hazard of extending the slide with them installed is far greater than the risk of an inadvertent opening. That is my opinion-not supported by facts or experience)

[@AZExpert]

These are automatic electric locks and were discontinued immediately as they caused nothing but problems. I also do not recommend locks as they cause more damaged than they solve 100%. Thanks

[@2ndshiftaudio300]

Make them from 1/8" steel. Have them powder coated. And you will never have to make them again.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@roberthill5588]

Not to complicat things but I belive in the RV industry they are called Slide out or tip out Skis. Your welcome.

[@johnwren3976]

Nylon is a poor choice for outdoor exposure. A variety of other thermoplastics would have much better durability and longevity.

[@AZExpert]

Great point!

[@marioharris4015]

Are you some kin to uncle baby Billy