Bed slide bottom fiberglass

Norskeman · 09-01-2013, 10:43 AM

Those with the RW36RE, RW36RL or RW38BR models:

Have you had problems with the fiberglass cracking under the bed slide. I was told by a Factory service rep. that a possible solution to the problem is to add a plate for the rollers to roll on as the slide goes in and out.


Information from the factory rep:
Part #231660 is a flat powder coated piece of steel. </span>It has been used on Redwood slides. </span>The steel is about 6” wide and the rollers
roll on it. They are screwed (countersunk) and sealed to the bottom of the
slide floor and add structure and a smooth surface.

Pictures of cracks on ours - it is not a Redwood model but a CrossRoads Cruiser model - the bed slide designs are very similar<!--if gte mso 9>
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. The slide has the Schwintek In</span>-Wall Slide system. The slide was completely re-built last fall and the cracks have re-appeared.

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Edited by: Norskeman

Adamsvr · 09-01-2013, 02:47 PM

We had a similar problem - the rollers on the bottom of our bedroom slides wore away the water proofing and exposed the wood floor. The Crossroads Service Center fixed it by installing 10 metal six inch plates. They had to lift the slide upward and insert the metal plates over the rollers and then screw them in. All-in-all, a very nice fix. It is actually easier to extend/retract now.

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atom ant · 09-01-2013, 03:14 PM

Seems like a reasonable fix!

rcflame · 09-01-2013, 04:45 PM

Our 2012 36RL doesn't have fiberglass under the bed slide. It is a black material. Its not rubber, but I think some man made material that feels like e flexibility to it. I don't know if its the same stuff that adamsvr has or not, but so far no sign of problems.

Norskeman · 09-01-2013, 04:52 PM

Adamsvr - - Thanks for the info.

Will be contacting Crossroads and the dealer that worked on Unit last fall.

When they modified our slide they removed 3 of the exterior rollers and installed 4 under the bed. That leaves only 2 rollers to support the outside of the slide as it goes in and out - I think this may be stressing the fiberglass and causing the cracking. I found some photos of the 2013 models and them went back to 4 exterior rollers.

Adamsvr · 09-01-2013, 05:23 PM

On our 36RL, with the slide-in-a-slide, our main slide has six rollers on it, and the smaller slide where the bed is, has four rollers. I would recommend this configuration, as ours does not have any stress cracks in it.

almcc · 09-01-2013, 06:24 PM

I'll be looking for cracks on our new 36RL. Our former RV (a Titanium) had a similar issue, the fix was aluminum wear plates screwed on to the bottom of the slide, it was an easy fix.

Norskeman · 09-02-2013, 04:33 PM

Appreciate all of the reply's! I'll let you know how I make out.

arcticman1957 · 07-12-2015, 08:29 PM

I am having a similar problem on 2013 RE the waterproofing material is falling and the sub-structure is wet. No sign of leakage from plumbing nothing under the bed and nothing showing in the washing machine plumbing chase. It looks like the floor will have to be replaced. I wish I could find out where the water is coming from. Has anybody else had anything like this?

RCAircraft · 07-12-2015, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by arcticman1957

I am having a similar problem on 2013 RE the waterproofing material is falling and the sub-structure is wet. No sign of leakage from plumbing nothing under the bed and nothing showing in the washing machine plumbing chase. It looks like the floor will have to be replaced. I wish I could find out where the water is coming from. Has anybody else had anything like this?

There could be a leak on one of the water hoses located under the bed. Removing the wood platform cover should provide access to those hoses.

arcticman1957 · 07-13-2015, 01:17 AM

I repeat no water under the bed!

Shane Wood · 07-13-2015, 01:24 AM

There has to be a leak somewhere. Have you had rain with the slides out it may be coming in on top or down the sides. That would be the only place other than a plumbing leak

arcticman1957 · 07-13-2015, 01:37 AM

Yes we have a lot rain I cannot see anything that jumps out at me on top of the slide that would indicate place to suspect a leak. I am pretty sure that is where it is coming from, just can't locate where so I can caulk it. I think it going down the outside wall.

RCAircraft · 07-13-2015, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by arcticman1957

I repeat no water under the bed!

A leak under the head of the bed will show up in the basement area. Several RW owners have had this issue. They add support to the hoses with tie raps.

Titan Guy · 07-13-2015, 02:07 AM

I just traded a 2012 36RE that had a leak in the bedroom slide at the edges. Could not find the leak. Suggest you take it to a shop that can pressurize the inside to locate leaks.

arcticman1957 · 07-13-2015, 04:25 PM

I was finally able to locate two place where the seam at the outer edge on top of the slide have come loose. It is raining again here in SW MI and this morning water is pouring out the area where the waterproofing material is missing. I have talked to my dealer and I have an appointment for the 29th to have the unit repaired. I hope the work assignment can hold off until I get the unit back.

Grizzby · 07-13-2015, 05:16 PM

We had the same issue on the front slides of our 36FL. I sealed the seams and that fixed the problem.

arcticman1957 · 07-13-2015, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Grizzby

We had the same issue on the front slides of our 36FL. I sealed the seams and that fixed the problem.

I would like to fix it myself, the leak would be no problem, but the substructure for the floor I am afraid I would be in over my head.

**Dave&Ginny** · 07-14-2015, 04:42 AM

Have you looked real close at the roof of your slide? Also look at the perimiter board that helps seal the slide to the side of the coach. There should be caulk all around that board.

arcticman1957 · 07-15-2015, 02:14 AM

I have the leak on top the slide fixed, but this must been a problem for some time as the plywood is completely dilapidated. So I think the best thing to do is have my dealer make the repairs.

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