Slides gouging floor

[gallacher]

We have just bought a new Solitude 369RL. This is our first RV. During our overnight checkout of the unit we noticed that the slides in the living area were gouging and scraping the floor when opened and closed. The dealer is replacing the floor and adjusting the slides. How often does this happen? Has anyone else experienced this problem? Thanks.

 

[Renee]

Hiya gallacher, and welcome to the forums! I'm so sorry to hear about your problems, but glad the dealer could fix it for you.
No issue here with the slides and floor. Was something under them? Was it just an adjustment issue?

Keep us updated please. This is something that could happen to any of us.

 

[Steve and Cill]

Welcome to the forum gallacher and congratulations on your Solitude.

Sorry to hear that you had problems with your new camper, let us know how the repairs go.

 

[mtpocket]

Thats bad news. Since my Montana is carpeted I guess it could rip but to be honest I am a little worried about the flooring on the incoming trailer. With carpet a little dirt or loose screw might cause a snag but with this floor it seems much more succeptable to damage and not easily repairable. Are they trying to patch it or replacing the whole floor? I would have trouble with a patch. Most could overlook it but I would see it every time. I have a problem I know.

 

[jaw3336]

our kitchen slide must have had a small pebble under it, because it left a hole in the floor where it was sitting on the pebble. We have had any other issues with the slides hurting the floor.

 

[LBnM]

The first time we used our trailer I noticed the slide was slightly scuffing the floor. Not bad, but noticeable. Our dealer took care of it by adjusting the slide.

 

[Big Mike]

Funny you should mention this, just last night, I was out loading my Momentum for the upcoming weekend and noticed that i have a gouge in the floor from the slide also. I haven't called the dealership yet, but I will.

Big Mike

 

[Boomer]

Just want to add m2c. We have a large lab that love the water, if we would have had carpet it would have to be replaced after our first major trip. He goes into every puddle he can find than it's up the ramp into the trailer. The flooring is the main reason we chose GD.

 

[thompsons 369rl]

Here,here Boomer. We have 2 dogs, 1 of which is a 80 lb Labradoodle (Toby). He's more lab than doodle cuz he LOVES the water. Toby and Jack would probably have a blast together. If we had carpet, I'm sure it would be trashed by now. I love the floor in our Solitude. Very durable and easy to clean.

 

[Steve and Cill]

Very durable and easy to clean.

No dogs, but a bunch of crazy Grand Kids

 

[westie0506]

DH noticed some staples sticking out from under the slide area when he ran his hand under there to get something. Could those staples be scratching the floor. We tried to bend them up to prevent any damage. Be careful running your hand under the edge. (slide without carpet)

 

[CK2018]

We just completed 23 days in our new 2014 reflection 337. One of the issues we noticed was that the slides are leaving marks on the flooring....no gouges or real damage yet, but un-sightly to look at. I was glad to hear that it can be adjusted to eliminate this issue. It will be going to the dealer in the next few weeks with several issues on our punch list....guess it's to be expected from a new unit, as long as they are willing to address the problems.

 

[Not tired just retired]

I can see the problems with the slides now. I dropped a battery out of the tv remote and it PROMPTLY rolled under the slide. Had a helluva time getting it out of there. I can only imagine other things that will get under there,,,,, umm like some of Cooper's (our golden retriever) toys, bones, antlers, etc. OK, I'm going to obsess about it now!!! Thanks guys,,,,lol -

 

[mtpocket]

That was a concern before we purchased. Some kind do wipe strip at the bottom would be a very good idea to keep things from getting under the slides. I believe this will be on ongoing issue with the hard floors. Little rocks and pebbles, utensils, dog toys, matchbox cars, bottle caps, hair thingamajigs, mouse traps and other misc debris getting under there is going to tear up a lot of stuff.

 

[Not tired just retired]

MT,
I agree, this will be a problem, and apparently has been already....uggh

 

[kellypayne7]

Wouldn't it be great if they would make an Rv with no carpet at all! So much easier!