PAylor Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Hi all, We purchased a new fifth wheel that doesn't have carpeting in the living room. It is so much easier to keep clean! But I am noticing scratch lines in the tile floor where the slide out rolls over the tile. I'm sure there must be others without carpet that don't have this trouble. It has to be something wrong with the rollers the slide out is seated on, right? It's still under warranty and the company has been great. Thanks in advance for input/advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 You can try something like this...... https://www.amazon.com/Products-013-410051-Slide-Out-Slicker/dp/B0031NFUHQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Hage Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 The living and dining areas of our Redwood 5er are carpeted, and the area in the kitchen is tiled. We have noticed some slight markings in the tile from where the slide rollers have traveled in and out. We've also seen this in many our friends used RVs of various brands. This leads me to believe that this is not uncommon and is just part of the normal wear and tear in an RV depending upon the severity of the marking or scratching of the floor over time. Many folks have put floor protectors down to run the slides on while opening and closing them. Cheaper than shortening the life of the tile and having to replace it. I would be interested in knowing whether the high end custom builders like New Horizon, Spacecraft, etc. have solved this problem (unlike the more common cookie cutter builders like mine) or if they too experience this scratching if they don't put floor protectors down? I'm seeing it regularly in the Mobs, Reds, and on down the line. Lead Campground Host at Ross Prairie Trailhead and Campground on the Cross Florida Greenway Retired business owner Author 2013 Redwood 36FB Fiver 2001 Volvo Vnl 420 HDT Toter !958 Harley Davidson Sportster XLH [survivor bike] Proud dad of Abby the Boston Terrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Those slideout slickers work well, we use them on renos when having to move out appliances. The other option is xtra lino tiles for the rollers to roll out on and also sit on when your underway to prevent impressions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulltimer51 Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 I helps if the floor has been cleaned well, before the slide is moved. George2011 F350 6.7PSD CC 4X4 DRW Lariate2015 Mobile Suites 41 RSSB4 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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