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Re: Floor update with slide.

Reply #50 –
As I have noted in previous posts, I took the teflon off and installed 3/8" felt. I feared that if there was any grit on the floor, the teflon would scratch the very expensive tile. The felt seems to work perfectly. I have also had to adjust the angle iron a few times because the slide " tipped" into the coach. Hope it all works out for you. The difference in the thickness of the new floor vs. the carpet and pad that was removed was the biggest concern I had ,before I undertook this remodel.
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

Re: Floor update with slide.

Reply #51 –
Quote from: GleamB –
As I have noted in previous posts, I took the teflon off and installed 3/8" felt. I feared that if there was any grit on the floor, the teflon would scratch the very expensive tile. The felt seems to work perfectly. I have also had to adjust the angle iron a few times because the slide " tipped" into the coach. Hope it all works out for you. The difference in the thickness of the new floor vs. the carpet and pad that was removed was the biggest concern I had ,before I undertook this remodel.

Glenn, if I am understanding you right, you just used the felt and did not re install the teflon?  How thick was the new floor you installed?  I will be removing the covers on the couch, etc. to watch the slide as it comes in, but since it was fairly snug to begin with, am hoping there is no tipping what so ever.  Will also run a vacuum again under the sofa area where the slide pads touch the floor!
Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
Our coach " Maxine"
Motorcade #  15922;  Escapee 150950; FMCA F330833; Boondockers Welcome;  Harvest Hosts;  Thousand Trails
'98 U320 from 2000-'06
USAF '62-'66

"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." ―Epicurus

Re: Floor update with slide.

Reply #52 –
Quote from: juicesqueezer –
Glenn, if I am understanding you right, you just used the felt and did not re install the teflon?  How thick was the new floor you installed?  I will be removing the covers on the coach, etc. to watch the slide as it comes in, but since it was fairly snug to begin with, am hoping there is no tipping what so ever.  Will also run a vacuum again under the sofa area where the slide pads touch the floor!

I made an absolute bonehead mistake after tearing my carpet out due and not adjusting the slide supports, and I ended up damaging the top of the slide with the two hydraulic plungers that lock in the slide after it is retracted.  The slide was tilted too far inwards and the plungers missed the holes.  You can pull the slide in, but listen very carefully.  After the slide stops moving, but BEFORE the plungers are pressured, release the retract button.  Walk outside and see how the face of your slide lines up with the face of the wall surrounding it.  You will know if you need to shim the slide supports upon visual inspection.  If the slide is flush with surrounding wall, OK to go press the retract button and extend the plungers.  If the slide is proud, or recessed, you will need to adjust the supports accordingly. 
2000 U320 4010

Re: Floor update with slide.

Reply #53 –
Well, here are the results of the day I have been loosing sleep over.  The new flooring with a slide and bringing it in and locking in place!  Bottom line, no go!  Brought the slide in and it would not lock in place.  So, adjusted the teflon slide plates and finally, got the slide to lock.  I did install some felt under the slide pads, but it did not help much.  When I remove the drawer under the jack knife sofa and took a look at that long slide pad, I could see it need to be removed and re adjusted.  Using a crowbar, I was able to lift the slide up enough to reattach the slide plate and that seemed to do the trick.  Brought the slide back in and it locked in place.  Long day for sure, but realized that it would have been easier to add a 1/4 inch ply under the flooring I installed.  Adjusting the slide plates was not a problem, just that I was disappointed in the fact that this slide had been removed last year prior to my purchase of the coach and a new slide seal was installed.  What I found was lots of screws missing on the plate and or not tight or stripped out.  Went out to the local Lowe's and purchase 3/8 inch self tapping screws to remedy the issue.  All bolted up and back in place and DW is enjoying the TV once more and the larger space now that the slide is back out.  So, I would recommend that anyone else doing a new flooring job to consider a minimum of 5/8 inch replacement between the carpet and pad and the new floor.  Mine was 3/8 inch thick and it certainly needed an additional 1/4 inch to make the job much easier in the long run!  Sorry for the length of this, but thought I would try and explain what exactly happens when doing these type of jobs.  Hope this helps someone else in the future.  Would I do it again?  Bottom line, YES!  I have roughly $650 invested in flooring job.
Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
Our coach " Maxine"
Motorcade #  15922;  Escapee 150950; FMCA F330833; Boondockers Welcome;  Harvest Hosts;  Thousand Trails
'98 U320 from 2000-'06
USAF '62-'66

"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." ―Epicurus

Re: Floor update with slide.

Reply #54 –
Great job Joe, I knew you could do it
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

Re: Floor update with slide.

Reply #55 –
Quote from: Chris m lang –
Great job Joe, I knew you could do it
Chris

Thanks Chris!  Used some of the ceiling material you gave me.  Worked like a charm!
Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
Our coach " Maxine"
Motorcade #  15922;  Escapee 150950; FMCA F330833; Boondockers Welcome;  Harvest Hosts;  Thousand Trails
'98 U320 from 2000-'06
USAF '62-'66

"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." ―Epicurus

Re: Floor update with slide.

Reply #56 –
Joe,
sorry I am just now seeing your post. I installed a 1/4" plywood subfloor under Kardean tile, which is probably metric, but was a healthy 1/8". I removed the angle iron, REMOVED  the teflon, then glued a 3/8" thick, industrial quality felt. I had to redrill holes to adjust the angle iron, and STILL had problems engaging the upper locking pins. Went to Nac to get some professional input. Whey readjusted the angle iron. Seemed to help. I could never figure out how the teflon, rubbing over the carpet and pad, was able to support the weight of the slide. Still don't.
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

Re: Floor update with slide.

Reply #57 –
I agree Glenn;  I can't see how those slide pads worked with regards to the carpet.  Removing the longest slide pad and using a crowbar to lift up the slide itself, I installed the self tapping screws and the pad was sitting on the new floor when done.  I did not remove the teflon and added the felt material.  A side note:  both ends of the slide were tight to the floor.  It was the middle areas that had a gap.  Hopefully, I won't have to address this issue anytime soon again!
Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
Our coach " Maxine"
Motorcade #  15922;  Escapee 150950; FMCA F330833; Boondockers Welcome;  Harvest Hosts;  Thousand Trails
'98 U320 from 2000-'06
USAF '62-'66

"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." ―Epicurus