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Slide bladder tear at middle track

Hi All,

I have an appointment with Keith in a couple month to replace the bladder which developed a small leak.  Now I have a second one that is a bit larger over the track at the middle of the slide.  I'm trying to decide whether to repair it with the Loctite 406 , Aquaseal or maybe a rubber patch.  The tear is at the top of the bladder just where it meets the track. 

I seem to recall a discussion a while back of something to protect the bladder at the track when inflated, but I cant find that post.  Maybe from Scott (dsd)?  At any rate, if there is a part that should be there, I want to order it so Keith can install it at the same time he does the new bladder.  Can someone point me in the right direction?

I think in this case it wasn't caused by just sitting there under pressure.  More likely we didn't get sufficient deflation when moving the slide in (its a vey small gap a the bottom) and may have punctured or tore it moving it in.    We probably need some adjustment to raise it on the bottom.  I believe that's done with shims? 
 
Joe Phebus and Jaime Trujillo
2002 U270 3410  Build: 5953 Motorcader # 18595
2100 W Solar, 600 AH Battleborn Batteries,  Victron Multi-Plus II 3000 Inverter, Cerbo GX, & MPPT Chargers
1992 Geo Tracker

Re: Slide bladder tear at middle track

Reply #1 –
There should be an angled piece/guide in that gap.  I can't tell if I can see it in your photo or if that's the bladder itself.  See  Emergency '03 slide bladder repair

The bedroom one mentioned in that old thread had never been installed, and found just sitting under the slide  HWH Slide Seal Replacement

See also this detail from Dan regarding the proper placement of that guide  "Normal service" and Slide Bladder replacement, Old Town MotorCoach Nac
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Slide bladder tear at middle track

Reply #2 –
Thanks, Michelle!

That's the bladder itself.  It just sits there inflated and puffed out.

If anyone has a part number or diagram with the part number, would be much appreciated.
Joe Phebus and Jaime Trujillo
2002 U270 3410  Build: 5953 Motorcader # 18595
2100 W Solar, 600 AH Battleborn Batteries,  Victron Multi-Plus II 3000 Inverter, Cerbo GX, & MPPT Chargers
1992 Geo Tracker

Re: Slide bladder tear at middle track

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Joe Phebus –
If anyone has a part number or diagram with the part number, would be much appreciated.

It's going to be a FOT part - I'd call them to make sure you get the right part.  My records from 2010 show that the piece for a 2003's bedroom slide is

AP24345  Cover, 1 1/4" leg S/O Slot-w/foam

Not sure if the piece for the big slide is the same or not (the "leg" may be different, but 14 years ago the one above was $19.75. via MOT during our slide bladder replacement.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320
 

Re: Slide bladder tear at middle track

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Michelle –
It's going to be a FOT part - I'd call them to make sure you get the right part.  My records from 2010 show that the piece for a 2003's bedroom slide is

AP24345  Cover, 1 1/4" leg S/O Slot-w/foam

Not sure if the piece for the big slide is the same or not (the "leg" may be different, but 14 years ago the one above was $19.75. via MOT during our slide bladder replacement.


Thank you so much, you're a gem  FOT has them in stock.  There are several types, but he's sure he'll have them when we get there in November for the bladder replacement.  Slot Cover is what Brad said to ask for.
Joe Phebus and Jaime Trujillo
2002 U270 3410  Build: 5953 Motorcader # 18595
2100 W Solar, 600 AH Battleborn Batteries,  Victron Multi-Plus II 3000 Inverter, Cerbo GX, & MPPT Chargers
1992 Geo Tracker