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Old 09-06-2009, 10:59 AM   #1
matt
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slide seal problems

I have a 08 freedom lite 279tb....it is on a keystone 280bh chassis with extras. My problem is that the slide seal does not always want to come out. I have to get on a ladder everytime I extend the slide to pull some of the seal out. This is a real pain. I learned that I had to do this after I started having a slide leak. Anyone now how to keep me from crawling up there??
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Old 09-06-2009, 11:46 AM   #2
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Could be that the seal needs to have a seal lubricant/protectorant applied to both sides of it - on the top and underneath. Over time, the seal becomes hard and rigid and will lose some of its flexibility and softness. There are a number of products that you can purchase but I would suggest giving Aerospace 303 a try and see if this makes any difference. Keep us posted and look for others to offer their suggestions.
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Old 09-06-2009, 02:01 PM   #3
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Hi, we looked at the 279TB before we bought the 280BH, they both look to be the same trailer with the only differences that I can see being: Aluminum alloy wheels, vertical grooves in the cabinet door panels, and possibly upgraded fabric in the upholstery. I have never had any problems with the seals flopping in or out on the slideout and I have never put anything on them. I think that they're made from the same stuff that the rubber roof is made of (EPDM rubber), 303 Aerospace is the only treatment that I know of (as Festus2 has said) that's compatible with this type of rubber. Check the seals and see if any of them are cracked or not fastened properly, I'm not sure, but I think on my unit the vertical seals are put on with contact cement on the slide sidewalls and the horizontal seals are either stapled on or screwed on at the fixed point on the trailer, I looked at these with the slide in. There are about 5 nylon rollers on the bottom supporting the slide room and these I lubricate with either WD-40, or Silicone spray periodically. Don't know if any of this helps you.
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Old 09-06-2009, 02:28 PM   #4
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Thanks, I have been using the seal lub, but am still having problems....I have it at the dealer now...
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Old 11-22-2009, 01:08 PM   #5
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Hi Matt,

How did the seal fix job go at the dealer? I just bought an '09 FreedomLite 279TB and have yet to bring it home. Do you like your choice in travel trailers? My wife and I can't wait to use ours next year.

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