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Slide sweep install

I purchased gasket at FOT yesterday to r/r sweep over slide. The "bulb" part of the gasket looks too big..????
How do I go about removing and repacing the gasket??
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

Re: Slide sweep install

Reply #1 –
I used some spray dish soap solution to make it slip into the groove better.

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
PakCanoe 15

Re: Slide sweep install

Reply #2 –
Quote from: GleamB –
I purchased gasket at FOT yesterday to r/r sweep over slide. The "bulb" part of the gasket looks too big..????
How do I go about removing and repacing the gasket??

I ordered the same yesterday, being shipped to my location in SD.  I may try the 303 UV protectant spray I have on hand, or some Windex to remove the old and install the new.
Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

Re: Slide sweep install

Reply #3 –
Guess I need to be more specific...,
How fo I remove the existing gasket? Do I have to undscrew the track that holds it ?
HOW do I install the new gasket?
Do I "stuff it in"? with a putty knife?
I don't think I can "feed" it into the track and PULL it the entire length?
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

Re: Slide sweep install

Reply #4 –
Glenn, you don't need to worry about how you remove it. Just start from one side and start pulling it off.
 I have used a plastic putty knife to install a new one and also soapy water to slide the material through the chanel. I leave about a foot longer gasket than whatever slide I replace.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Slide sweep install

Reply #5 –
on mine the tail end of the track was removable.. probably 10".. once you get it started you pull on the rubber to stretch it a little and the lip will shrink as you stretch it.. then it slides in pretty easily.. old one slid off for me

Re: Slide sweep install

Reply #6 –
Quote from: GleamB –
Guess I need to be more specific...,
How fo I remove the existing gasket? Do I have to undscrew the track that holds it ?
HOW do I install the new gasket?
Do I "stuff it in"? with a putty knife?
I don't think I can "feed" it into the track and PULL it the entire length?

I did mine today on the bedroom slide.  To remove the old one, just grab one end of the old squeegee  with pliers and pull outward at an angle.  It pulls the "bead" out of the groove very easily.

 To put the new one it, do not attempt to slide it in from the end of the track.  Instead use a dull putty knife, or paint stirrer stick, or even a plastic or silicone spatula from the kitchen, and "stuff" the bead into the groove.  The bead of foam collapses easily and it stuffs in pretty easily.  You can spray some water or Windex or similar into the groove first to help it go in a bit easier.

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Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

Re: Slide sweep install

Reply #7 –
Once you get it started and a foot or so installed you can pull on the sweep to stretch it a bit and push it into the channel.  When you release the tension is will contract back the channel. Just take your time.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN