[encantotom]

paul  

yes you are right.  if the retract solenoid leaks and the slide is out, it will creep in and do the same thing.  

i took the trim pieces off the slide.  i had another problem where the 2 inch trim piece on the coach below the slide had come loose.  i will have to rivet it back on as there is rust behind it on the frame.  

my trim pieces were siliconed on the bottom so besides taking the screws out at each end, i had to cut the silicone all the way across the bottom.  then they slide off each end of the slide.  took a little love tap with a rubber mallet.  

i tried to push the seal back in all the way around but that didnt turn out to be something i could get done and....i knew i was replacing the seal anyway.  

so i had darlene slowly move the slide out while i guided the rubber seal.  as you can see from the pictures.....the seal is hanging outside the slide now....not exactly where ya want it....ha

now to figure out which slide mechanism i have.  there are several.  some you access the ram and limit switch from inside.  some from underneath.  this seal is original as it has the original paint on it.  it does seem in good shape and once i take it completely out i will see if it still holds air.  if so, it is very durable as it got stressed pretty hard.  

i am researching and designing a slide cart now.  

tom