Moulding ripped under kitchen slide

**DJonesteam** · 08-18-2021, 01:34 AM

We are on vacation in our 2019 Reflection 303RLS 5th Wheel. We noticed after putting out the slides that the plastic moulding under the kitchen slide had ripped (see photos below). Upon inspecting this corner trim piece, I noticed the adhesive GD used to secure it in place did not hold. Fortunately we caught it before it could rip the rubber slide seal. I’m not sure if GD’s warranty covers this exterior trim repair but I did buy the extended warranty, so hopefully that will. I have a couple of questions I am hoping someone can provide me feedback.

Since I’m still camping, I will need to remove the ripped plastic trim to keep it from further damaging the slide. Does anyone know if this plastic trim serve any purpose other than cosmetic? If I remove this trim, will it damage the fiberglass exterior it’s covering?

Secondly, I noticed damage to the long spring under the slide that’s zip-tied to a black wire bundle. Does anyone know what the purpose this spring serves? I looked at the trim and spring on the opposite end of this slide and noticed the trim looked warped and there was minor damage to the spring. I looked at the same plastic trim on the opposite slide and noted it was flush and the springs were intact and undamaged. It doesn’t appear the trim and spring play a role together, I just do not know what the springs purpose is and if it needs to be replaced?

Thank you for any input, feedback, or advice you have.

Click image for larger version.

Name: IMG_0424.jpg
Views: 36
Size: 93.3 KB
ID: 36165

Click image for larger version.

Name: IMG_0425.jpg
Views: 28
Size: 84.3 KB
ID: 36166

Click image for larger version.

Name: IMG_0426.jpg
Views: 29
Size: 86.1 KB
ID: 36167

Click image for larger version.

Name: IMG_0427.jpg
Views: 28
Size: 72.0 KB
ID: 36168

Click image for larger version.

Name: IMG_0428.jpg
Views: 28
Size: 87.5 KB
ID: 36169

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

**Second Chance** · 08-18-2021, 12:09 PM

Can you take a close-up of the slide sub-floor with the molding pulled down and post it? I and others on the forum have experienced this and it was not just the plastic trim, but a failure of the screws holding the slide floor in place. We need to make sure that's not the case here, too. If it is, there's more involved than just replacing the trim. If you do have to remove the trim to retract the slide, make sure to seal the area with Gorilla tape to prevent water incursion until repairs are made.

Rob

**DJonesteam** · 08-18-2021, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Second Chance

Can you take a close-up of the slide sub-floor with the molding pulled down and post it? I and others on the forum have experienced this and it was not just the plastic trim, but a failure of the screws holding the slide floor in place. We need to make sure that's not the case here, too. If it is, there's more involved than just replacing the trim. If you do have to remove the trim to retract the slide, make sure to seal the area with Gorilla tape to prevent water incursion until repairs are made.

Rob

Wow!! We are headed back to the RV Park, I will send the close-up photos. Thank you so much for responding!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

**DJonesteam** · 08-18-2021, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by Second Chance

Can you take a close-up of the slide sub-floor with the molding pulled down and post it? I and others on the forum have experienced this and it was not just the plastic trim, but a failure of the screws holding the slide floor in place. We need to make sure that's not the case here, too. If it is, there's more involved than just replacing the trim. If you do have to remove the trim to retract the slide, make sure to seal the area with Gorilla tape to prevent water incursion until repairs are made.

Rob

Click image for larger version.

Name: IMG_0446.jpg
Views: 17
Size: 63.6 KB
ID: 36177

Click image for larger version.

Name: IMG_0445.jpg
Views: 16
Size: 74.1 KB
ID: 36178

Click image for larger version.

Name: IMG_0443.jpg
Views: 19
Size: 58.7 KB
ID: 36179

Click image for larger version.

Name: IMG_0441.jpg
Views: 16
Size: 55.6 KB
ID: 36180

Click image for larger version.

Name: IMG_0439.jpg
Views: 15
Size: 49.9 KB
ID: 36181

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

**DJonesteam** · 08-18-2021, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by DJonesteam

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Do these photos show the same screw failure on the slide subfloor?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

**Second Chance** · 08-18-2021, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by DJonesteam

Do these photos show the same screw failure on the slide subfloor?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm sorry - I should have been more clear. To be absolutely sure, I'd need to see the subfloor end-on (the edge rather than underneath). From what I can see - and I'm emphasizing "from what I can see" - it appears to just be the trim. If the slide subfloor is flat all the way across that end with no sagging or bowing, it should be OK. If it's sagging at all in the middle or where the trim is broken, it will need remediation. Lippert doesn't use a very good method for joining the floors to the sides of the slides on these units and it's a weak point. Take a photo end-on and get back to us if you have any doubts. In the meantime, seal it off so water doesn't get in there while you're waiting on repairs.

Rob