Altonymous Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Was wondering if a more seasoned RVr could tell me if this looks right to them. I picked up this RV a few weeks ago and I've been going through fixing up the things that need fixing. It is a 2009 Newmar Allstar Anyway, while lubricating the slides I noticed a couple things. The first thing I noticed was a small rip in the seal on the bottom of the bed room slide. I'm not sure it merits replacing.. but if I do decide to tackle the job is there a certain technique to doing so? The second thing is that the slide doesn't appear to be extending all the way out. I get this impression because the windows aren't clearing the seals. I found a nut that seems to be the adjuster nut for telling the slide when to stop, but before I back it off a couple turns I wanted to make sure that I'm correct in thinking it's not extending all the way and get any advice on doing it. I've attached some pictures to show what I'm talking about. https://www.dropbox.com/s/96bxuwoxiof7oju/back.win.1.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/b6241pv3kpl1c64/back.win.2.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/tfa1n9qvbrbbqdm/nut.1.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/krle1bjcll6xd17/nut.2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rving4us Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I personally have never seen a slide where the window frame does not clear the rubber seals. The best way to tell if the slide extends all the way is to check the facial on the inside. When deployed the facial should fit snug against the wall. as far as the adjustment nut you are showing I'm not certain that is the distant adjustment. It seems like there is not enough adjustment to correct what you are talking about. Slide out adjustment is somewhat nerve wracking. I have done it on my Cameo, but always had the idea if I screwed it up I would take it to someone to correct my mess up. good luck Cary 2014 Ram,4x4,dually,CC Cummins 2011 Carriage Cameo 37KS3 full body paint, Most options except Generator SKP# 123923 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Greg Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Add the year, make & model of your RV to your posts profile and someone with the same or similar RV might have the answer you are after. Greg Greg & Judy Bahnmiller Class of 2007 2014 F350 2007 HitchHiker Champagne Both sold 2/19, settled in Foley, AL after 12 years on the road http://bahnmilleradventure.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altonymous Posted July 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 2009 Newmar Allstar. Post updated. Only a handful made in the U.S. Hopefully other Newmar owners have similar slides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altonymous Posted July 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 I personally have never seen a slide where the window frame does not clear the rubber seals. The best way to tell if the slide extends all the way is to check the facial on the inside. When deployed the facial should fit snug against the wall. as far as the adjustment nut you are showing I'm not certain that is the distant adjustment. It seems like there is not enough adjustment to correct what you are talking about. Slide out adjustment is somewhat nerve wracking. I have done it on my Cameo, but always had the idea if I screwed it up I would take it to someone to correct my mess up. good luck Cary On the inside it's questionable.. That's why I'm asking. There's a sponge padding on the inside that just barely touches. It is about 1.5" thick so I suspect it should compress a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Read everything concerning your slide mechanism you can find for self-education, then, making small adjustments, move the slide out about 1/2" while noting the closed position too. Note; operating the motor frequently can cause it to trip a breaker/overload, so allow some cooling time between movements. The last time I was at the Dutchmen factory having work done, the service manager told me very few dealers have knowledgeable techs for slide mechanisms. 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwtraveler Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Just for fun I googled your model and found this youtube video. At the 1:23 minute mark there is a view of the slide and window position looks the same as in your picture. Kim and Betsy 2017 F450 Lariat 2017 Arctic Fox 35-5Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altonymous Posted July 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 That slide is actually out further. The seals clear the windows on that one. On mine I have about an inch to go. Also we've been getting a lot of rain lately and as I was messing around looking for things that could be the cause I noticed the carpet is wet. The slide has been in, so not sure if it rain related or something else... But I'm a little concerned I have a leak somewhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altonymous Posted July 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 That slide is actually out further. The seals clear the windows on that one. On mine I have about an inch to go. Also we've been getting a lot of rain lately and as I was messing around looking for things that could be the cause I noticed the carpet is wet. The slide has been in, so not sure if it rain related or something else... But I'm a little concerned I have a leak somewhere... Definitely have water coming in.. slide has been out and it's been raining like crazy and now the floor is much wetter than before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCClockDr Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 When it stops raining I would inspect the upper and side seals.They may have come adrift and are preventing the slide from fully deploying.That would also explain the rain intrusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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