Slide gasket

[Cschanen]

The verticals gaskets on our LR slide will not stay attached. When we open the slide they come loose from the channel that holds them on. We have a 2017 250RB. I am continually removing the one screw on the bottom removing them completely and sliding them back into the channel from the bottom to reattach them. Any suggestions on a fix?

[EricR]

I am not the expert you were hoping for. I did just replace the top and side gaskets on my 2015 28bh. The sides were loose and the top was out of track on the bottom. I bought an exact replacement (AP Products 018-312-EKD D Seal for EKD Base-1" x 15/16" x 35', Black) for my sides. You'll notice it's marked 15/16" where as the track clearly measures 3/4". They had a bead of glue on the outside that held the gasket in place. I cleaned it off with plastic scrapers and paint thinner and bought Geocel GC28100 Pro Flex Rv Flexible Clear to replace it. I can't speak for the performance of the caulk but it appeared to be very similar to the origional. My top gasket was "AP Products 018-522 EK Slide-On D Seal with Fins, 1-1/2" x 1" x 40". For me that was the only fix. Luckily the quantities sold will do two changes because I bet I'll be revisiting this problem. I found all parts on Amazon.

[Cschanen]

Interesting. Mine does not have any caulk. Seems that when the slide compresses the gasket on closure it pushes the sides right out of the channel they ride in.

[EricR]

Not discounting the ill-fitting gaskets, is it possible that the lack of caulk is a factory oversite? Hopefully someone or two will weigh in on this. I definitely had a bead of flexible, clear caulk along the top gasket and down the outsides of the side gaskets. As loose fitting as they are I would be uncomfortable without it.

[Bowlesri]

Just replaced the top and side slide wiper seals on 2009 Seville. Used the AP seals from amazon and Geocel GC28100 Pro Flex Rv Flexible Clear. Each wiper seal had a bead of sealant on the inside surface of the seal.

[Jim1972]

The bulb seal is likely sticking to the slide. Place some baby powder on the bulb seal and it will not stick to the slide anymore. I put baby powder in a fabric chore glove, tied it to the end of a broom stick and tapped it against the seal. The powder worked its way through the glove and I was able to reach all areas. Even under the slide out cover. Good luck, Jim