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Slide out bladder repair?

Has anyone done a repair on a torn slideout bladder themselves?  Looks like I just developed a significant leak top dead center on my seal.  I'd like to make a permanent repair, but failing that, I just need to seal it enough to deflate the seal and get the slide out, then hopefully reinflate it.  Thanks,  Woody.
2001 4010 U320 build #5865 "Bluto-d-Bus" since 09/18
2006 Honda Element ESP Toad
Full timing since 2016 in Western MT
Copilot: Sitka
1975 GMC 260 Avion: sold

Re: Slide out bladder repair?

Reply #1 –
Someone used a 2 part mix for a temp fix.. Permanent fix includes replacement and a new manifold..

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Reply #2 –
Air Schematic-2001 U320 40' #5798

Try Aquaseal.  It has worked for some leaks.  Depends on size and location. 
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #3 –
Your 01 Nedthe whole room pulled out to replace the bladder. I have seen tire inner tube repair kits work for a short while.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: Slide out bladder repair?

Reply #4 –
Bladder repair not a DIY job.  Suggest HWH in Iowa or A Nacogdoches TX facility

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: Slide out bladder repair?

Reply #5 –
There's places in Washington, Oregon and San Diego that can do that job also.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Slide out bladder repair?

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Agree on other places for repair

My experience with Oregon Motorcoach hit and miss - mostly good with a couple of much less so.......which is why I did not recommend but they are capable of the repair -
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: Slide out bladder repair?

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I just had my Bladder repaired at Oregon Motor Coach, Eugene Or. . Their shop is spotless, wonderful staff and would rate their performance as high a number as is possible... The repair  on my 2001 U320 required they have the coach for a few days, and YES the slide has to be removed. The slide works so well, I probably should have had them check it or service it a few years ago !

Safe Travels
Dave
2001 U320 40ft
Build #5867
2003 Tracker
VE7DOD

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What place in San Diego can replace the bladders?  Any good reviews? 

Thanks,

Kurt
Kurt & Shanna
2007 42' Phenix
Peoria Arizona

Re: Slide out bladder repair?

Reply #9 –
I had my bedroom bladder done at "Temecula Valley RV ". Was very happy with the outcome. They are in Murrieta/ Temecula just north of San Diego.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Slide out bladder repair?

Reply #10 –
I repaired my bladder air leak using gel crazy glue then coating with 3M 5200. Repaired 2 months ago still holding so far. A friend repaired his the same way using gel crazy glue and coating with Sickaflex 221. Still holding after six months. Mine was a pin hole leak. His was a split about 1/4 inch long.
Jim & Sandy
2009 Phenix
Ocala, FL

Re: Slide out bladder repair?

Reply #11 –
Thank you  Richard
Kurt & Shanna
2007 42' Phenix
Peoria Arizona

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Reply #12 –
Kurt, if you contact them, ask about dropping coach off the day they will start work on it. Otherwise you will be leaving it with them for a month or more as they are very busy.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Slide out bladder repair?

Reply #13 –
Excellent advice, thanks again Richard.  Bladders are fine now, but its only a matter of time with any of them :-)
Kurt & Shanna
2007 42' Phenix
Peoria Arizona

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Quote from: rbark –
I had my bedroom bladder done at "Temecula Valley RV ". Was very happy with the outcome. They are in Murrieta/ Temecula just north of San Diego.
Ask for Erik or Travis

I second them and tell them David from Las Vegas sent you.. He has done a ton of work on ours