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Re: Replacement slide bladder issue

Reply #25 –
Quote from: hdff –
Here is a pic of the gap of the front edge behind the drivers seat and the top corner

Keith
Are these photos with the new bladder?
2000 U320 mid entry  #5688
2006 Jeep Liberty


USMCR retired
SDFD retired
FEMA US&R TF8

Re: Replacement slide bladder issue

Reply #26 –
Quote from: Michelle –
Given it's a 2000...  what are the chances there's a delamination issue with the leading/trailing faces of the slide that could be causing the problem?
I noticed some delamination at the edge of the frame (not slide) and had them correct it while the slide was out.  While in the shop, they discovered some delamination at the bottom of  the slide and corrected it.  I think they would have checked the side as well and would have been happy to dismantle the slide to get to it if that were the case.
If there was a leak that caused the bladder to lose vacuum, I would expect the compressor to come on to compensate.  I'm with Richard in thinking that the bladder isn't going as flat as it should.  Hopefully the shop's attempt to reach HWH will be fruitful and that they respond quicker than they do for owners.
2000 U320 mid entry  #5688
2006 Jeep Liberty


USMCR retired
SDFD retired
FEMA US&R TF8

Re: Replacement slide bladder issue

Reply #27 –
Yes that is the new bladder gap.
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2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
Motorcade #18070   
Pasadena, Texas
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Re: Replacement slide bladder issue

Reply #28 –
Did I read somewhere that the new bladders don't require vacuum to deflate, as that's the default?  Maybe the reason for a new manifold? I know the new ones take a few more PSI than the old ones.

Re: Replacement slide bladder issue

Reply #29 –
My new bladder does deflate when I turn the key on. Have had my wife operate the switches while I looked from outside. Can watch the bladder being retracted from the walls of the slide then re inflate when she turns the key off. Shouldn't the 2000 era coaches be the same?
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Replacement slide bladder issue

Reply #30 –
Quote from: rbark –
My new bladder does deflate when I turn the key on. Have had my wife operate the switches while I looked from outside. Can watch the bladder being retracted from the walls of the slide then re inflate when she turns the key off. Shouldn't the 2000 era coaches be the same?

Richard, MOT put in a new slide bladder prior to our purchase and when you turn on the key, the bladder defates and when off, it inflates!  When getting ready to move, once I turn on the switch, I can look around the slide inside the coach and see the bladder deflate.  Once the yellow light comes on, it is safe to extend or retract the slide.  Since the bladder was replaced last year, I would assume that it is the latest and greatest!  At least I hope so!
Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
Our coach " Maxine"
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'98 U320 from 2000-'06
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Re: Replacement slide bladder issue

Reply #31 –
Just an FYI.  We have the yellow light setup on ours.  The bladder is NOT fully deflated when the light comes on.  It is still in contact with the slide.  When the yellow light comes on, I still have to wait until I count to ten to retract the slide.  I usually stand outside and check before I let Peggy hit the retract switch.  Everyone might want to check the bladder visually at least once to make sure it is fully retracted when the yellow light says "Go."  It is easy to do if you are standing outside watching the bladder.

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
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Re: Replacement slide bladder issue

Reply #32 –
My new air bladder, just recently installed clears the slide by 1/2 inch, it takes about a minute or less to get there. There is lots of  clearance, I did up the air pressure as the new bladder is much stiffer, I had a water leak where it didn't quite close the gap
The small increase in pressure fixed the problem
The new bladder is really quite a bit stiffer than the old one ......
Safe Travels
Dave
2001 U320 40ft
Build #5867
2003 Tracker
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