RV Slide Repair | How To Fix RV Slide Out Leaks | RV Slide Out Problems | RV slide out Maintenance

[@RVLivingYet]

Give us a thumbs up if this video helped you, RV Slide out Skis 👉👉amzn.to/2B4CfDi 👈👈

[@caroledolecki5290]

Great video. So helpful.

[@leneswarren8020]

Where can I find those?

[@mikecarmean6446]

Every RV Slideout has this Problem... 🔥 Can't Believe there hasn't been a Class Action Suit against this Design Defect

[@RVLivingYet]

Ya they know about it but dont care, pump them out cheap...

[@454bard]

Sign me up!

[@lisakukla459]

Hey, yeah! That's a good idea! Why aren't we doing that? Insurance is useless, too, saying it's owner maintenance neglect, or whatever. 🙄

[@marymenant9661]

I bought my rv 2 years ago used and it only had been camped in 4 times. When I got home weeks later I found the Rita foot in on both side of slide out.

[@kathrynsullivan2283]

Thanks for a great video! We just discovered this issue with our RV, floor on both ends of slide water damage. Now having to replace most of the flooring. You live and learn!

[@jimbeam9977]

I love at home diy videos like this where it’s honest review and not some scripted sales pitch these videos help out the average fixer upper to get a job done... thanks for the tips

[@RVLivingYet]

Thanks for watching and commenting, glad it helped.

[@poiryra]

Very nicely done video. Straight to the how to without all the extras. Getting ready to do mine. Great job!

[@RBV1962]

Mines is a 1999 Jamboree GT. I'm having a leak problem as well. Have not pinpoint the exact leak areas yet. But it wets my carpet at times when it rains heavily. This video gives me another view of where else to look for leak areas. Great video..

[@howard6798]

Excellent video. I usually replace screws that were removed and dip the new ones in the ProFlex to try and seal against water intrusion on the screw threads. Almost every screw I've removed shows signs of corrosion.

[@RVLivingYet]

Great tips, thanks for watching!

[@timothybuchanan1611]

Could you provide a link to proflex as I do not know what it is?

[@ericcampbell5084]

Much better instructions then the ski manufacturer supplied!

[@RVLivingYet]

Thanks for watching, we thought the same thing so we made this video.

[@kimsmith-bn8eu]

Great video! Your method with the skis is way easier than what I was fixing to do. Thankful I found this video!

[@RVLivingYet]

Glad it helped

[@johnnyrutledge9101]

Perfect timing on this well done video! I have to do this exact thing on ours and your video and list of products was absolutely perfect and extremely helpful. Thanks so much for your help and guidance.

[@wandafrench1962]

I've watched many videos pertaining to this problem and yours is by far the best! Thank you!

[@RVLivingYet]

Thanks!

[@TheAnywhosavoy]

For sure I've watched many videos as well and a lot of them are not detailed good video good information hadn't even heard of these slide-out skis I'm glad I saw this video cuz I just got our new used 2014 fusion and it leaks more leaks more than our 19 73 Winnebago fifth wheel

[@kurtiswilliams6629]

Great Video! Thanks a lot, another tip you might give people is that if you do a quick line across the trim & sidewall at each screw location before you remove it, you can easily line it up when you go to put the trim back on. less guesswork.

[@RVLivingYet]

Good tip

[@TerrenceTerryLynch]

Thank you I’ll be copying exactly what you just did Meinzer 1989 with 43,000 miles just put a new roof on it last year myself and now this is my next project thanks again

[@RVLivingYet]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching

[@Dionne2U2]

Had a screw come out of the metal bar when slide was in, when went to pit slide out screw caught the ski and ripped it off. So be sure and look to make sure nothing is in the path. Got to say, best video yet on replacement of ski .... thank you!

[@RVLivingYet]

Youre welcome, thanks for watching!

[@markc5671]

Thanks! I just ordered the same. Update: Installed, looks great, not too hard of a job. I did place mine under the siding.

[@RVLivingYet]

Glad it helped!

[@3368dizzy]

Thank you! Been doing hours of research after the reason you said you made the video happened to us. Floor is rotting so replacing it and was looking for ideas on how to prevent it. You literally relieved so much anxiety for us!

[@jeffreyppollard2642]

Great video! Very detailed bought these very slide out skis and will watch this video several more time before installing them. Excellent work.

[@RVLivingYet]

Thank you Sir, glad we can help. Good luck on your install.

[@gbressler]

My fabric under the slide is wearing out. I'm going to do this repair and your video is better than the manufacturers.

[@RVLivingYet]

That was my feeling as well, the manufactures video was not very clear so I decided to do this step by step so people can see how it goes in, glad it helped! Thanks for watching.

[@funbrandi2603]

"Yeah? Houdini did do it." Coolest man on the planet. Lol

[@gtinspire4828]

You just saved my RV. Thank you!

[@jeremyimes6734]

Just discovered yesterday a soft spot in the outside corner of our slide out. I’ve got to repair that and then I look forward to this method for future preventative moisture issues.

[@RVLivingYet]

Glad you caught it, we are super vigilant about water leaks since we have had issues in the past. This is a good solution to prevent future damage. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@angelomartinez9039]

I have the same problem as well. Just a couple small soft spots. Most of the dealers want to replace the whole floor but that seems a little excessive seeing how it’s a few quarter size spots. How did you repair them. Also did you just put the skis over the soft spots once they were dried out?

[@wileydash]

Our skis buckled and broke when sliding in and tore the boot. Going to fix these right away and patch the boot for later replacement but now I know to keep an eye on the ski. Thank you! Looks like I can do this myself.

[@RVLivingYet]

Youre welcome

[@wileydash]

I changed them both, using the parts you recommended, followed your instructions and it's perfect. Thank you! They look great, work and now water free.

[@RVLivingYet]

@@wileydash Awesome! Glad we could help.

[@kimcrawford1082]

Since our new plastic ski split (reason I put on a new one, old one split), I ended up using 1 1/2 inch angle aluminum, 1/8 inch thick, made a template of the angled floor inside, cut the aluminum… used aluminum brazing (solder) to finish the angle for the floor. No more breaking 😊

[@terrybryant]

Incredible video. Just spent over 10K dollars 2 years ago on a slide out floor. It is already dry rotted because of poor installation.

[@leapnlarry]

Ours already had the slide skis installed but one cracked and water got in, great video, thanks Larry

[@markphillips04]

I've been trying to figure out how the floor was getting wet?! Now I know! Thank you!

[@RVLivingYet]

Ya its a big issue. Thanks for watching.

[@superkunk2]

Exactly the video I was looking for. My question is. My slide's out 3 feet and is 12 wide and works with cables. Will I have to do any adjustments to the cables or chains or are they thin enough that won't make a difference? And that outside trim, Is that just trim or is that a guide also to keep the slide right ?

[@RVLivingYet]

No adjustment needed, yes that strip is just a trim piece.

[@superkunk2]

@@RVLivingYet Thanks that cloth is starting to fray and I was looking for something like this for a while. You popped up on you-tube now I'm going to do this. Thanks, I'll let you know

[@noeleenfalkner4557]

JUST AMAZING VIDEO GOT TO GET SOME OF THESE SLIDES. I DONT THINK THE TRIM WAS PUT BACK ON AN ANGLE MY SON IN LAW IS NOT ABLE TO HELP ME NOW SO WATCHING THIS MADE IT EASY. WE PUT SOMETHING SIMILAR UNDER BUT NOT THE WIDTH FOR UNDER THE FLOOR WILL CHECK OUT PRICE USA DOLLARS HOPEFULLY CAN GET THEM TO NEW ZEALAND

[@GimpyCamper]

I’m going to be doing this one in the next couple weeks as part of a video series on how to prevent water damage along with my RV armor roof and a gadget a local RV shop has to put positive pressure in the camper to find any sealant failures. There’s always someone do!

[@RVLivingYet]

Gotta keep the water out, its a constant battle.

[@michaelcanto6175]

Hi, Glad to see the video, saw the product 2 yrs ago and couldn't find it on line..... We'll be on this pronto, Thanks Again!

[@RVLivingYet]

Thanks for watching, this is a must have item if your taking on water. Good luck with your project.

[@michaelmunter8074]

Doing mine this weekend. Video is very helpful. Thanks.

[@RVLivingYet]

Glad it helped

[@georgejohnson9259]

GREAT HELP

[@RVLivingYet]

Glad it helped

[@lofeguy]

that's gonna be unique with every RV

[@RVLivingYet]

Lots of people have been having this issues.

[@lofeguy]

It’s funny how many times you say it…You can sense your nervousness with the camera or tension with the person recording you. Just what I felt watching you.

[@terrybarnes2251]

WOW!!! I thought the flooring was suppose to be exposed like your floor ( and mine.) Guess I have more work to do. Thanks sooooo much

[@RVLivingYet]

Welcome, this is a major over looked source of rot in many slides.

[@cottincandy5]

Ty so much I’ve been having issues and I’m going to try this thanks again

[@RVLivingYet]

Glad it helped

[@RD-qc3eb]

Great job! Thank you. I was totally just going to slap some duct tape on the edge as a temporary fix but now I will check out getting the ski.

[@RVLivingYet]

We tried the duct tape route first and it did not hold up. Thanks for watching and glad the video helped.

[@baisleytabatha]

I’m so appreciative of this video! Thank you so much!

[@TheAverybanks]

Thank you👍

[@RVLivingYet]

Glad it helped

[@46fd04]

Excellent job. I purchased a 2011 KZ Durango with 3 slides in 2019. I will have to check my slides in April to see if I have a similar problem.

[@RVLivingYet]

Thanks for watching, this is a common problem so keep an eye on it. Safe travels.

[@rhondasmith2870]

We didn't catch ours in time but we will be adding the ski to our new floor. Our fall project so we can be up and running for spring!

[@RVLivingYet]

Good luck with the project!

[@angelomartinez9039]

We need a new floor as well. Can I ask how much it cost to fix?

[@superkunk2]

Hi me again. Do they make flat skies for the middle of the slide for a little more protection??

[@markmaass8290]

My slide wore thru the black plastic on the bottom of my slide. I adjusted it to stop the rubbing but too late. This is my solution to fix the damage. Thanks!

[@RVLivingYet]

Ours was starting to do the same thing, most people dont catch it until its too late. These work great.

[@kittschilke1665]

Good Video. I am getting skis for all 5 slides on me Open Range.

[@RVLivingYet]

Thanks for watching

[@patrickmchenry8463]

This video was so much more helpful than the manufactures video! Thank you!

[@RVLivingYet]

Youre welcome, glad it helped.

[@annekeller333]

The sticky tape that came with the ski’s is that butyl tape? Wouldn’t it also be a good idea to add the pro RV silicone to the underneath edge just in case of serious downpour causing water to be pushed back up underneath?

[@routereyes6408]

This is the exact issue we are having (after also having leaks due to ripped slide out rubber seals. Now the question is do we have enough damage to replace the whole slide out floor!!!

[@DGBozz]

Excellent repair video

[@RVLivingYet]

Thanks for watching

[@cindybryley9364]

I will be buying this we are having the same problem

[@public0105]

Great overview!

[@ryston76]

Thank you for the video, excellent help! Any advice on what do if water went unnoticed and now there is water damage inside the trailer, carpet, paneling, and flooring? Thanks again.

[@RVLivingYet]

Glad it helped

[@marcusaponte1287]

It would be a nice deal if the manufacturers did this prior to the final inspection to avoid this kind of eventual damage. I'd look for the company that did this as a preventive measure rather than a after thought.

[@FourWinds14]

I just started having problems with wear on the bottom of our 5th wheel slides. I have been "googling" for a while for a solution, and this is simply outstanding. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Quick question, in addition to the butyl tape you used on the slide out ski, do you think it is necessary to also add screws? I would rather not, but I am concerned about it possibly slipping. Great video!

[@RVLivingYet]

Glad it helped, the screws on the trim on the sides went through the slide plastic and holds it in place.

[@TheMinnow101]

I might be inclined to run a bead of caulk between the ski and slideout wall. So in the event water breached the trim it wouldn't be able to get behind the ski.

[@GMConway.jcranch]

Very well done thank you for sharing

[@Jacquepeaceout]

So I taped mine up like you did but my carpet was wet this morning. I'm stationary if that make a difference. Can you help me with this?

[@RVLivingYet]

It is probably leaking from somewhere else. Hard to tell without looking at it first hand... Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@linhollowell-mcmillen4230]

Good video easy to understand the process.

[@RVLivingYet]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

[@aross3699]

Good job, well done. Good presentation. Thanks

[@RVLivingYet]

Thanks for watching

[@JarheadAndGingersJourney]

Hello from Okinawa, Japan. Thanks for sharing.

[@RVLivingYet]

Hey guys, we hope you are doing well and hello from sunny Florida

[@superkunk2]

Hi, It worked thanks. Is there any skies for the center of the slide. I'd like to put 2 or 3 flat skies in the middle for more insurance. . thanks.

[@noeleenfalkner4557]

iTS RAINING LIKE THAT HERE AND MY SON IN LAW PUT PLASTIC COVERS ON THOSE ENDS AND COATED THE FLOOR SLIDEOUTS WE DID THOSE SLIDE SKIES BUT IN NZ TYPE AND IT DOES COVER IT BUT REALLY THANKS IT DOES HELP AND WHERE DO I GET THESE SLIDES FROM

[@biblereader4life]

Excellent A+ how to video... 👍

[@RVLivingYet]

Thank you for the great comment and for watching!

[@454bard]

Mine was wicking through between the wall and floor, I could actually put a coat hanger through to the inside from outside easy.

[@RVLivingYet]

Wow thats not good...

[@johnlojko7918]

Would you recommend these on all slides? We have two on one side (bedroom and kitchen) and one living room on the awning side.

[@RVLivingYet]

I would recommend it for all slides that have that canvas covering underneath which wears out, our bedroom slide was different so we just did the 2 lower slides.

[@gregwalker7105]

Dude this video was Great🏆 Subscribed 🏆🏆🏆

[@RVLivingYet]

Thanks glad it helped!

[@johnfoldberg]

Thank you, really helpful

[@RVLivingYet]

Glad it helped

[@patriciarios1914]

Our rear slide out is leaking and its only on one side. But what I have been reading from others on this, looks like we have the same problem. Thanks for the video and the links. Any other ideas will be appreciated.

[@RVLivingYet]

Thanks for watching, check all of your seals and seams as well, but this is often the overlooked source to leaks.

[@Glich_plays_games]

What do you do about the fact the water was getting inside already. Don't you have to dry the wood if it's wet underneath?

[@carolconley5298]

Thank you. you may have just solved my rv leak problem. Im gets wet floor in the slide out just one side but I can not figure out were the water is coming from. I've checked everything and everything is dry.

[@RVLivingYet]

You're welcome, glad we could help!

[@deborahrurak7421]

Our Bedroom slide has water getting in. it high up on my fifth wheel. how would we do this?

[@ldcross11475]

Hi we just found your channel great idea about the slides. We have the same Silverback yours, ours has a Manufacture date is May 2013, but it is titled as a 2014 model year(not sure how that works). We bought ours in February 2020 used from a dealer. I did find a small soft spot under our bedroom slide and think the water is getting to this area as you showed during the rain. I wonder though our bedroom slide doesn't have the black barrier on the bottom and wondering if yours does. I will follow what you did to stop the water intrusion which is a great idea. Glad to find fellow Cedar Creek Silverback'ers...

[@RVLivingYet]

Thanks for stopping by and checking out our channel! Thats too funny, our Silverback is a 2013 and we too purchased it earlier this year as well. As for the bedroom slide we have not had any water issues and it is different than the other slides since it has a plywood bottom. We ended up sealing the edges really well with Proflex and I painted the plywood with an oil based exterior paint to seal it. Hope than helps!

[@jdwitzel9923]

Great video thanks

[@michellekoonce3191]

Would love to know where to purchase those gray ground tiles ! Thanks Again Happy Trails

[@RVLivingYet]

Thank you for watching, I'm not really sure where those blocks came from, they where on the property but I would guess Home Depot would have something like that.

[@Bubba6399]

I’m dealing with this right now... bought a moisture meter, reading 100% from the inside corner of my slide out floor. Thankfully no sagging and it seems localized. I’ll have to get these skis really soon. I’m glad I ripped out all my carpet when I did so that I by chance found the leak problem. So lame these rv manufacturers treat their product like this. Shame! $$$

[@RVLivingYet]

Glad you caught it, lots of people dont. Ya these are made as cheap as possible. Thanks for watching.

[@randyzachary2316]

Yeah made cheap as possible but sell for tens of thousands lol

[@randyzachary2316]

But of course we wouldn't be buying all this other after market products they put out . If they built to with stand the elements

[@kathyparvin2031]

Yes! For what you pay for an rv, you could buy a double wide that is bigger to live in. Not that double wide manufacturers are any better making their products, but they are better than these rv’s. We live in ours

[@andysykes2223]

Hi behind the trim on my slider is wet would this help me??

[@andrewedwards7557]

Great video but shouldnt you have tucked it under the slide skin

[@hdenby]

Got a new 3781RL and was wandering if this would be a good PM to do. I would like to know how it affects the floor as it slides in, I don’t have carpet.

[@RVLivingYet]

We have half carpet half vinyl and it slides nice and smooth on both. It was a must for us to prevent rot.

[@arealcanadian419]

Instead of the “very expensive plastic” I’m thinking aluminum fascia would work, it’s pretty cheap and comes with the 90° bend. Liked and subbed!

[@RVLivingYet]

I thought about using metal but was afraid it would bend under the pressure and a sharp corner would catch our vinyl floor.

[@ashleyking11967]

Do you have a video on the top of pull out if it leaks?

[@VWFreelancePhotographer]

What was the plastic product called again

[@lloydkeller1809]

Thanks. Great video. I will be doing this on my RV

[@RVLivingYet]

Thanks for watching!

[@erichighley8190]

Good video. Good work

[@RVLivingYet]

Thanks for watching

[@noeleenfalkner4557]

We have watched this Living in NEW ZEALAND IN A 40CCR COTTAGE AND MY FAR PUSHOUT WHEN I WALK ON IT MAKES A NOISE LIKE CREEKING BUT NOT ALL THE TIME?? WHAT WOULD YOU PLEASE SUGGEST AN ELDERLY LADY TO DO. MY SON IN LAW FIXED ONE PUSHOUT ROTTEN AND THE FLOOR HAS NEVER BEEN BETTER NOT ROTTEN HARD AS JUST DO NOT KNOW PLEASE HELP

[@aliciagutman6934]

This was a major help. Wondering where do you get the slide side rubber seals from

[@RVLivingYet]

Like these? amzn.to/3EkQXm5

[@aldinoto7244]

do have any vidios on replacing a floor on my slide out the rv dealer wants 7000.00 to replace it i just want to do it myself what do you think

[@RVLivingYet]

Sorry we havent tackled that project yet, I think there are some good videos here on youtube.

[@blackops4777]

Great video

[@RVLivingYet]

Thanks for watching

[@billreynolds944]

Why wouldn’t you tuck the outside edge of the ski up under the fiberglass siding? Seems like that would make a better water barrier.

[@RVLivingYet]

If it fits that would be a good option as well.

[@MegaDesiman]

Great info!! Thanks!!

[@RVLivingYet]

You're welcome glad it helped

[@3rdmin1st3r]

Mine is a 2009 Salem and it’s doing this but unfortunately too late cuz my floor is rotted and too soft

[@RobDaeschler716]

Question… couldn’t you have just got some flex seal tape and covered the affected area? Dealing with a similar situation and just wondering if u think flex seal tape will work? Thanks 🙏

[@RVLivingYet]

We tried zip tape but the pressure of the side wore it out.

[@pboharta]

@@RVLivingYet I tried Eternabond and it ripped and tore underneath where the slide rubs. DO NOT USE TAPES! I know have spend two days with a hair dryer removing the Eternabond so that I can install the skis. STICKY AWFUL MESS!!

[@Bubba6399]

Hi! I was wondering did you ever consider sliding the outer edge of the ski inside/underneath the outer fiberglass wall? I’m trying to think if that would create its own problem... 🤔

[@RVLivingYet]

It wasnt possible for us but I have heard some peopl doing it, it would be the best way if you can fit it.

[@jefflaliberte4587]

Mine is desyroyed...4 year old Winnebago Instinc

[@JauntJunkies]

Very helpful thanks.

[@RVLivingYet]

You're welcome, thanks for watching.

[@TC-tw5zk]

I have rollers on both sides..wonder how ski would work running over rolller......

[@RVLivingYet]

We have heard they work fine.

[@TC-tw5zk]

@@RVLivingYet thankyou !

[@JosieAriah]

So could this cause moisture to move up into the wall or would it have to be coming from up top or a window for it to be in the wall as well? The bottom portion of our wall is soft and a good 7ish inches of the floor is rotted along the side wall of the slide.

[@RVLivingYet]

Its possible the moisture has wicked up the wall, but I would also keep all the seals and roof.

[@JosieAriah]

@@RVLivingYet I checked the roof and typically I can spot cracks in the seals and edges but I can't see any points where it would be leaking unless its leaking from the window. Noticed only the top of the window was caulked, not the sides. The wall starts giving from the window down, but it's worse at the bottom where the wall meets the floor.

[@matstaley388]

Great idea

[@RVLivingYet]

Thanks for watching

[@michaelm9623]

Is this a slide that moves on hard blocks or on rollers? Our flush floor slide slides on blocks.

[@RVLivingYet]

Ours is on rollers but it should work on all slides. Link in description for more product details.

[@timpalesch9071]

So I do not have the leaking problem at this point, however we noticed the slide out has cut the linoleum. Will this product help to prevent that in the future?

[@RVLivingYet]

We noticed our carpet wearing and this really helped, if your slide is rubbing at the edges this will work for you.

[@timpalesch9071]

@@RVLivingYet thank you! We are planning on putting Down new flooring and want to make sure it doesn’t mess up after the work/investment

[@VWFreelancePhotographer]

Thank you this was very helpful

[@RVLivingYet]

Youre welcome

[@carolynmccartney5088]

Awesome info

[@RVLivingYet]

Glad it helped

[@carolynmccartney5088]

@@RVLivingYet I need all the help I can get.

[@dodger845]

Sadly, we didn't notice this issue until the slide floor had severe damage 😥 Can you please tell me how to repair the damaged plywood before installing the slide skis.

[@RVLivingYet]

Thats a bummer, with major rot you may have to remove the slide and replace the floor completely, I'm not a repair tech so I don't really know how to advise you on this repair, a local repair shop may be able to give you an idea whats involved.

[@dodger845]

RV Living total bummer!! Now I noticed top slide seal is leaking. I’m so discouraged 😢 thank you for replying!!

[@michaelnewton-1989]

Update on the sleds? How have they held up?

[@pinkylouie]

my screws on the trim are not catching wood or anything. what do you do to fix that

[@RVLivingYet]

Its hard to say without looking at it, was the trim screwed on before? If so you will need to find where is was screwed to, if not you may have to glue the ski on.

[@erod6214]

Try swapping trim piece from left to right