RV Care Tips: Replacing The Wiper Seals

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6 ай бұрын

Got problems with the slide out seal on your rv? You’re not alone! It’s a common issue for RVs to have.
Failing slide out seals are the most common source for RV leaks. And leaky seals will for sure put a damper on your RV life! Slide out seals are good when they’re good, but they are bad when they’re bad.
This particular RV has wiper seals in place, which are used to "wipe" away debris and other material that would hinder the mechanics of the slide out itself. Watch as The TrailerSmith tackles the job of replacing these RV slide out wiper seals.
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@dthm03 3 ай бұрын

Dealers around here do not recommend 100% silicone. Reason being if you need to touch it up, it will not stick to itself. I recommend something like RV Pro Flex. It will stick to itself if needed. Just my 2 cents.

@tester1ca 6 ай бұрын

Great video. I've never had to replace the wipers on my slides, but I do clean them often with rubber conditioner. Depending on the manufacturer of the slide out, it is possible to close the slide halfway to get closer to your work instead of stretching over the full slide while doing work on the top seals. Some slides are supposed to be driven in and out without stopping halfway [Schwintek] or they will be out of sync.

@TheTrailerSmith 6 ай бұрын

Hi! Thanks for watching. Good job on keeping up with the maintenance on your slide wipers! That is really key for keeping them functioning properly and to prevent premature failure. For the purpose of filming this project for KZfaq, we had to run the slide all the way out in order to get camera access to the work area. Otherwise, yes, I would normally not be trying to stretch over the full width of it. Thanks for looking out for me!

@scottbruner9365 Ай бұрын

Great video thank you for posting. The slide you were working on is identical to mine. Can you help by telling me what the make and model of it is so I can find a video to learn how to adjust the cables?

@TerrydeAlaska Ай бұрын

I know your RV is rather new and you do not have a slide topper, but I haven't seen many videos on changing out the slide topper if you can find one to replace . I'm in the process of doing just that on mine. I also want to change out the slide-out roof TPO material to 29 Gauge Gavalume Metal. I've only seen one YTer doing that.

@joshuawindsor6731 Ай бұрын

Awesome video! Have you ever had to replace the seals on the inside of the slide outs?

@BrendaWolski 4 ай бұрын

Loved the video. Very helpful. Where can I order the side wiper seals that is in this video? Please help. Thanks.

@TheTrailerSmith 3 ай бұрын

Hi! Thank you for watching. So glad the video was helpful for you. I actually ordered these seals on Amazon. You can do a search according the make and model of your RV and it would be useful to measure the width of your seals and double check that with the product you order. Preferably BEFORE you order it so you avoid the wrong sizing that I experienced in the video.

@ChrisStageman Ай бұрын

Can you provide the size/type of the zinc plated screws you used? Do I understand correctly that you don't need to pre-drill holes to avoid cracking the fiberglass? Thanks!

@danielrenovetz5721 3 ай бұрын

Thank goodness, no slideouts on my 29' Holiday Rambler trailer .

@TheTrailerSmith 3 ай бұрын

A lot less maintenance that way!

@BenjaminHansen 11 күн бұрын

If you are reading this comment, DO NOT use silicone to seal above your newly installed wipe/bubble gasket. Purchase a proper RV caulk like Dicor.

@ronbelcom 5 ай бұрын

Do you have a link for the top seal parts you use mine looks identical and like the tape backing and doing the screws like you did. I just replaced the sides but even though the top looks OK I want to do it now to seal up the corners.

@TheTrailerSmith 4 ай бұрын

I don’t have a specific link for you because there are various sizes. I can give you the part number and you can do a search to find what you’re needing. AP Products the part number we used for this repair is 13-1067. You’ll just need to confirm the size you are needing to make sure you purchased the correct seal. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!

@johnbutler2231 6 ай бұрын

Going off topic, is fiberglass repair something which can be done by DIY? The area is about 2 inches long by 1/4 inch wide on a sidewall.

@TheTrailerSmith 6 ай бұрын

Hi! Thanks for watching! It is something that can be done DIY. The quality of the finish out-the final appearance is going to depend on experience.

@waynemiller2566 5 ай бұрын

What is the difference when ordering the vertical wall seal and the wall seal that goes across the top of the slide?

@TheTrailerSmith 5 ай бұрын

They are usually different sizes and they attach differently. They would need to be measured individually because sizing is very important. Great question. Thanks for watching!

@sylviarichardson4347 4 ай бұрын

I am looking for instructions on how to change out the bottom wiper seal. It looks simple but I can't find one video on how this is done or what it is called in order to order one. Help if you can. Sylvia

@TheTrailerSmith 4 ай бұрын

Could you tell me the make & model of your RV? I might be able to look it up to see what the bottom seal is called.

@lawdawg5823 3 ай бұрын

Use WD40 and scraper to get the old seal and off.

@TheTrailerSmith 3 ай бұрын

WD40 is a safe adhesive remover on most surfaces. It will work just fine, it you must do a thorough job of removing the WD40 before reapplying the seal. Just be aware, if you’ve lost the finish on fiberglass exteriors, it will soak into the fiberglass.