Loose cable slideout
- Thread starter Fishfnatic
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As you can see in your picture, the bottom of the slide it out more than the top...I think (not 100% sure) this is by design. As soon as you start to bring the bedroom slide in the bottom will enage and then the top. That should tighten the top cable. Give it a try and see what happens. Is the other side the same?
Fishfnatic
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No the other side is fairly taut like the bottom cable. When retracting cable tightens.
Fishfnatic
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The bottom of all my slides seem to bow out at bottom. I asked about them at dealer and other campers had same bowing at bottom. It might be angle I took picture.
Bummer ☹️ Then maybe you will need to get it fixed under warranty.
Fishfnatic
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I am still waiting for warranty approval for other problems. 2 weeks now no info🤬
If you're handy, it seems like a fairly easy process to adjust them. Biggest hassle will be getting the trim board off.
Fishfnatic
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My paperwork shows to be exact slide. Wife does not like idea taking facia off
She'll like the idea of not taking the RV to the dealer for a month, to do something you can do in less than an 1 hour. 😎
Fishfnatic
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I let alliance know and took picture. They are supposed to have someone contact me .
BryanValRox
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Hi everyone, the angle on the slide top to bottom is normal and expected I believe @Bill Martin did a Wednesday Short Video on this.
Regarding the loose cable, I have noticed this on our 310RL bedroom slide as well. The funny thing is it doesn’t seem to be consistent. One time we extend it it is tight and the next time it has a little sag, not sure what to think about that.
Fishfnatic
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I ran it in a couple times and stayed same. Some slight cracking popping sounds when extending. But still goes in and out evenly for now
Fishfnatic
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How long have you owned this RV? Did you purchase it new? That is easily fixed with some Eternabond tape, but you need to figure out what caused this damage. Any chance a branch or something fell on it? Can you peak inside the flaps and see if something would be rubbing?
Fishfnatic
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Not even 2 months. No branch fell. I felt inside flap and could not feel anything. Maybe when they installed slide. I found it when feeling for cables with slide partway in
Fishfnatic
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No trees above camper since we have had it
Do you have an endoscope or possibly know someone that has one? I had mine for ~5 years and use it about 1-3 times a year (not just for the RV) Using one, you could snake it into the slide and see if there is something in there, rubbing the slide out. I tend to think that is not the case, as you would see a longer gouge running longer along the corner of the slide.
Can you try to peak inside the slide area, with the slide fully closed?
Finally, the discoloration of the material is somewhat alarming. Not sure if it is the picture or what, but some of it looks off-blue in color..???
Fishfnatic
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somehow missed that pre delivery. It must have been there from manufacturer date
Bummer...but an easy fix. Now...the price will shock you at $55...but IMHO having a roll of eternalbond tape in your RV is a must have. Ya never know when a low hanging branch could damage your roof. Having this sealer on hand will save the day...and your roof.
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Fishfnatic
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i have 4 inch wide gorilla duct tape but I will get what you recommended hopefully wood not too rotten in that area. It could have been there for months. Sent picture to Alliance just so that they know.