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11-21-2020, 11:01 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Arkansas
Posts: 57
THOR #20830
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Shakedown Trip: Should this be in my slide?
We are Boondocking off 525c, just east of Sedona. We took this trip to put the RV “under load” (2020 Thor Hurricane 29m) so we could get all our warranty work done this winter. So far we’ve found plenty, but nothing major. I’m going to make a thread on all the minor issues when we get home.
However, one thing is really bugging me. On the full wall slide, when we slide it out, it remains about an inch from being fully extended. Is that normal? (Pics attached)
Also, along the top of the slide is a board that is approximately half an inch square, and runs the length of the top of the slide. From the interior wall lip of the slide, there is the big rubber gasket, then this board, then the exterior wall. Why would the gasket be on the “interior” side of this board and not pressing directly against the wall? Could this board be something left over from construction?
I’ve attached pics and I hope my description above makes sense. Be glad to provide more details or pics from other places if it would help.
Edit: poor data. Pics won’t upload. Will keep trying.
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11-21-2020, 11:05 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Arkansas
Posts: 57
THOR #20830
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Pics for post 1
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11-21-2020, 11:06 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Arkansas
Posts: 57
THOR #20830
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Pic 2 shows it best. Slide wall. Big rubber gasket. Odd seemingly useless board. Then the exterior wall.
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11-21-2020, 11:07 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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While I've got no answer for your slide question : it is good to see that the issues have been minor...
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11-22-2020, 03:41 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Aria 3901
State: Idaho
Posts: 695
THOR #9660
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It looks like a left over spacer? If it is loose, I would definitely remove it. It would seem to be the reason your slide does not fit tight.
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11-22-2020, 03:50 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,727
THOR #1469
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Does the slide extend an equal distance on the top and bottom or is the bottom extended further than the top?
The seal should be against the wall to seal out the weather. Looks like there would be a considerable air gap. If there is a gap I wouldn't turn on too many lights at night or you might be invaded by bugs. In the rain or snow you could also have water intrusion leading to mold and that I would consider a major issue (easy fix but major issue).
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US Army (Ret)
2020 Entegra Accolade 37TS
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk (Toad)
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11-22-2020, 04:08 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Oregon
Posts: 7
THOR #19713
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We have a 2019 29m.
Where is the 1st pic taken from?
That board belongs there. There is a gasket behind and the slide is actually fully extended, it just appears it isn’t because the mouldings/trim are hitting the side wall.
Just an fyi- under kitchen sink there is a back panel (4 screws) remove it sometime and check and sink water supply line fitting are tight. Ive had to tighten a couple times after noticing some dripping.
Also still working on the some rattles hear and there.
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11-22-2020, 05:15 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Arkansas
Posts: 57
THOR #20830
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LKH63
We have a 2019 29m.
Where is the 1st pic taken from?
That board belongs there. There is a gasket behind and the slide is actually fully extended, it just appears it isn’t because the mouldings/trim are hitting the side wall.
Just an fyi- under kitchen sink there is a back panel (4 screws) remove it sometime and check and sink water supply line fitting are tight. Ive had to tighten a couple times after noticing some dripping.
Also still working on the some rattles hear and there.
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The second pic is taken standing between the kitchen and bedroom, looking forward toward the cab area. That’s the mystery board against the wall. It does have a break in the middle of about 2 feet, so it’s actually two boards.
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11-22-2020, 06:28 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,496
THOR #3156
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Originally Posted by mburns884
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I'll check mine tomorrow but I think its correct. What does your side look like. Are they flush to the wall. They should be
Jerry
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11-22-2020, 10:15 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Keystone
Model: Sprinter
State: Florida
Posts: 1,422
THOR #15553
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The board does not belong. The rubber gasket should touch the exterior wall all the way around with absolutely no gaps. No daylight showing I side.
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11-22-2020, 02:56 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2018 24.1 AXISSIXxSIX
State: Arizona
Posts: 6,762
THOR #13932
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There's a Thor dealer just over the hill on the outskirts of Prescott.
A nice scenic drive over to them will maybe get you a look at a slide like yours in their inventory.
It doesn't have to be the exact model as yours.
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11-28-2020, 08:48 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Quantum pd31
State: Florida
Posts: 46
THOR #12223
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Ours is similar
We have a full length slide and do have the spacer board similar to yours. Ours has the upper wall trim running above the cabinets, behind which is a black backing board, then the spacer board similar to your pic. When fully extended, the spacer board is the defining location. Also, I agree with one of the previous posters, check the fresh water connection a few times, ours also leaked and kinked. No big deal to fix just something to keep a look out for. We also had a slight fresh water tank leak (drain fitting was cross threaded) that was unnoticed and eventually destroyed the wood in the rear right compartment. IE if you notice water back there don’t assume it’s from the door.
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11-29-2020, 02:03 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Cruiser
Model: Georgetown 30x3
State: Idaho
Posts: 223
THOR #17441
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cavie
The board does not belong. The rubber gasket should touch the exterior wall all the way around with absolutely no gaps. No daylight showing I side.
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Pretty sure the board didn’t get there by itself.
But may have been a construction aid left behind? Doubtful, as they all have some degree of QA, including functional tests.
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12-27-2020, 08:21 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane
State: Florida
Posts: 2
THOR #4740
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To me looks like the gaskit needs to be trimmed a notch removed so slide can continue on its happy journey. Just ssying
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