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Re: Wet floor bedroom slide area - raining

Reply #25 –
Slide bladder replacement isn't a continual maintenance issue, so i wouldn't  be overly concerned about removal of caulking.  I used polyurethane that is UV resistant and feel certain that when the time comes it can be removed with a knife blade.

I periodically check the the entire slide opening edge to make sure that it is still sealed using a flashlight at night.  For me with cataracts it's almost impossible to accomplish that in daylight due to the white sidewall reflecting sunlight while trying to peer into the black slot.................way too much contrast.

I also got better results doing the caulking at night with a flashlight. YRMV

Re: Wet floor bedroom slide area - raining

Reply #26 –
It looks like the bond between the outer skin and the frame is failing.  If there is any gap it should get filled with a new adhesive and some clamping pressure applied.  Then a thin layer can be applied to the frame surface between the bladder and the outer skin.

I haven't done this myself.  It probably seems easier than it is.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Wet floor bedroom slide area - raining

Reply #27 –
I added 35yr exterior caulk in black.. Clean and working find. Worked through the last rains  ^.^d .. Its a slight separation and nothing to be concerned with to much but left undone will cause Havoc on the interior..Thought it was the bladder leaking first go around (really second and third). Finally dawned on me that the water was running down the sides and into the little gap... causing water protrusion.

All Fixed now

Re: Wet floor bedroom slide area - raining

Reply #28 –
FWIW, the products if choice in the Seattle and Alaska boating community are "Sikaflex" over 4200. Not sure if the company makes a competitor to 3M 5200.
Don't see very much 3M being used in the boatyards and in aircraft floats. But every marine store has copious amounts of various Sikaflex on hand.
That all being said a selection of 3M products is stocked at all Home Droot and West Marine stores.  Doesn't have great shelf live, try to buy either brand where is sells with some regularity.
I used 5200 thinned down on a recently completed aircraft float project, per some info found on user group on web. Was advised later by float manufacturer (Pee Kay) they don't use 3M, they advised Sikaflex now.
Not an expert, just my experience.
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Wet floor bedroom slide area - raining

Reply #29 –
Thanks Roger I thought that might be the case but you know what they say about assuming.
John & Holly Zick
2003 U320
38' Build #6206
FMCA F495485

Re: Wet floor bedroom slide area - raining

Reply #30 –
Sikaflex will probably work.  It is less expensive that the 3M stuff.  I have a tube to try out but haven't yet.  I did try both black and white M1.  The black was good where I used it. I have a couple tubes of the 3M 5000 left over from my deck project from 18 years ago.  All that have not been opened have been fine when I finally did open them.  Once open if not well sealed they will cure up in the tube.  I usually have one of the small 3 oz tubes with us for what comes up on the road and leave the bigger tubes for projects where it will get used up.

This is one of those projects for which where there are several good choices.  Choose and do.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Wet floor bedroom slide area - raining

Reply #31 –
Black, sticky, not fast drying and highly UV resistant is what's needed.

Re: Wet floor bedroom slide area - raining

Reply #32 –
I have the 3M 4200 on order will give it a try when it gets here. Hopefully I can do it without making a mess.
John & Holly Zick
2003 U320
38' Build #6206
FMCA F495485

Re: Wet floor bedroom slide area - raining

Reply #33 –
Mask off anywhere you don't want 4200. When done peel off tape before it sets up

Tim Fiedler
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Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)
 

Re: Wet floor bedroom slide area - raining

Reply #34 –
Quote from: Roger & Susan in Home2 –
3M 4200 fast cure will stick and seal very well, is UV resistant, is tough but when it comes time to remove it it can be removed.  Not easily but with some work it comes off.  The 3M 5000 is much tougher and nearly impossible to get off.  It cures slower. The 5000 is used as an adhesive to bond internal bulkheads to the hull in boats, even where they are in water.  I used it to glue my deck boards to the joists on my deck 18 years ago.  Very few have come loose, only where not enough was used.  No nails or screws.

There are other products out there that folks will recommend like SikaFlex and M1.  I don't have as much experience with those.  The white M1 looks dirtier after some time than the 3M 4200 where I have used it.  Where this application is inthe slide opening I would likely use black.  Tape around the opening carefully to minimize cleanup.
Thanks for the advice I used the 4200 black. The sealant was a dream to work with. I have a hard time doing this type of stuff neatly but I taped it all off first and to be honest you really can't tell I did a thing if you didn't know to look for it.
John & Holly Zick
2003 U320
38' Build #6206
FMCA F495485