Post by garyb on Sept 17, 2024 18:59:08 GMT -5
A good friend had the bottom of his slide OSB rot, on his other brand RV. It is a 2018 model so seems relatively new, but he said the way it was built did not shed water and of course we all know how OSB gets along with water. It was a BIG JOB to replace the entirety.
Looking at my Sonic Lite 169VUD, the bottom of the slide appears to be painted black. At the farthest part of the slide (the outside) the OSB is rock solid, but appears to be protruding a bit beyond the side trim as if it weren't aligned from the factory, or it might have swelled a little already from moisture (trailer is stored indoors, but we live in damp western Washington).
Any thoughts or recommendations on what to slather on the bottom of that slide to preserve it? Thompsons water seal?
(On other forums some have said not to paint this because it traps moisture IN, I do not agree with that unless someone has more information)
Looking at my Sonic Lite 169VUD, the bottom of the slide appears to be painted black. At the farthest part of the slide (the outside) the OSB is rock solid, but appears to be protruding a bit beyond the side trim as if it weren't aligned from the factory, or it might have swelled a little already from moisture (trailer is stored indoors, but we live in damp western Washington).
Any thoughts or recommendations on what to slather on the bottom of that slide to preserve it? Thompsons water seal?
(On other forums some have said not to paint this because it traps moisture IN, I do not agree with that unless someone has more information)
