How to Fix RV Slide Out Problems | Replacing Slide Ski | RV Slide Out Adjustment Fulltime RV Living!

Don't let our DIY repair mistake happen to you! In this video, you will see how to fix a common slide ski problem that occurs in RV's. We explain what we did to make adjustments on the slide, and what outcome that gave us, versus what an experienced RV Technician did to alleviate our problem. If you ever have problems with your slide ski or need to make slide out adjustments, you won't want to miss the valuable information in this video! Special thanks to Town & Country Mobile RV for the excellent service provided by their Technician, Chris!
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  • @PavingNewPaths
    @PavingNewPaths Жыл бұрын

    Subscribe for all of our adventures: kzread.info

  • @caryt103
    @caryt1032 жыл бұрын

    Really helpful info! I'm impressed by your willingness to admit when your DIY has not worked out because I'm a DIYer and knowing what NOT to do is almost as important as knowing what to do!

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    After looking at the issues I had, I was convinced a small adjustment would fix everything! Boy was I wrong, I ended moving the problem from one side of the slide to the other! After talking to him about how I approached it, I now know where I went wrong in my adjustment procedures!

  • @craiga7652
    @craiga76522 жыл бұрын

    Lucky you ran into this guy, he obviously knows what he's doing

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    He was a very good tech and was very good at explaining the process!

  • @overlandexpedition4656
    @overlandexpedition46562 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation video! Simplified the adjustment process without completely dumbing it down. As a former residential handyman, any time the homeowner would offer to help my reply was always, "My helper is cheaper than you!" In other words, just please let me and my helper do the job and you stay out of the way! 🤣😂🤣🤪 RV techs typically don't mind a hand from the owner and explaining things. The definitely have more patience! LOL

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! My attempt at adjusting it was close but i did it in the wrong order. He was a very good tech and did not mind that i filmed the job. I told him i would stay out of the way and lead the conversations and only help if he needed a hand.

  • @audrawells1383

    @audrawells1383

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's really cool, because as an RV owner I would want to know how EVERYTHING worked, and I would especially want to learn how to fix everything.

  • @audrawells1383
    @audrawells13832 жыл бұрын

    Such great information! Thank you! I'm really intimidated by how much I have to learn about RVs when the time comes. We are going full time in March or April, so we are absorbing as much information as possible, and it's a LOT!

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! You will pick it up fast it gets really easy after some time!

  • @marabilramblers
    @marabilramblers2 жыл бұрын

    In real estate they say "Location, location, location! With RV's it's "Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance! Really good video. Thank you.

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! It really is important to take care of your equipment!

  • @catfisher420

    @catfisher420

    3 сағат бұрын

    RV owners should be told when buying an RV that RV's are not made to be parked outside. If you let your RV/Camper get rained on you've already destroyed it. They are not built for any kind of weather. It's sad. Popsicle sticks, staples and glue is all they're made out of!

  • @johnniethomas8369
    @johnniethomas8369 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Completely informative. Love the honest mistakes and not hiding them and making excuses.

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    We have another one coming out soon where I made a bigger mistake and we make a road trip to have the same tech help us!

  • @bryandoan6235
    @bryandoan62352 жыл бұрын

    Watching your videos and others makes me wonder how well RV's are really built. There seems to be a lot of issues with slides and most newer RV's. They really look like they're built terribly.

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    In this case It was installed incorrectly and probably would have been just fine if I never touched it! However it was coming unglued on the bottom, so my fixing it actually made it crack and break because it was installed improperly! These RV'S nowdays are mass produced by hand so your going to have issues, most are minor. If you don't want issues don't get an RV they all will have a problem if you use them!

  • @mikeschwab1943

    @mikeschwab1943

    2 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately the sad fact is pretty much all RVs are built like crap.. doesn't matter if you bought an older used one for $1,000 or brand new one straight from the factory for $150,000, it's built like garbage. It's the only way they can sort of somewhat keep the cost down and keep it lightweight enough that you can actually tow it.

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mikeschwab1943 We have found this to be true, no matter how much you spend there is going to be problems with an RV! This is why we found the one we loved and bought used and put the savings away for taking care of issues like this!

  • @TJ-di1lb

    @TJ-di1lb

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm a 30 year master RV technician and RV owner for over 35 years (around 15 year full time) . RVs are very far from maintenance and repair free doesn't matter brand, price, new used or type. . I wish RV salespeople would tell their customers that. Everyone that owns one needs to know at the very minimum basic repair skills You always have things to repair on one. They have gotten much worse since the pandemic. Stay away from any lightweight or ultralight model or lower priced entry level series. the heavier it is the better its built in general. Stay away from anything with a a Lippert frame (lci) built in the last 8 years or so. Do not make the huge mistake of jumping into full timing with no RV experience. you need at least 3 to 5 years of owning and using a RV recreationaly before going full time to gain experience and learn basic repair skills. Short cuts cause very expensive mistakes.

  • @boy174

    @boy174

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TJ-di1lb hello TJ! I read your comments! You are very right, I’m learning more and more RVs are built like crap! Most anyways! And some people have more luck with them, problem wise! Then others,I’m one of the latter ones! I’ve had leak issues almost every to every other year since 1994, when I first moved in park as a live abroad,, no choice, could not afford otherwise! This now is my second unit: A 2003 komort 5th wheel I got used in 2016, before that was an old contessa trailer my father gave me! Anyways as someone that knows very little on the workings or repair on rvs,, WHAT are rv slide skis? And would they affect slideout leaking at floor level? Right now I’m having leaks floor seeping up water on each side of main slide out in enter coners, last nite I just noticed my bedroom side is doing same which is new! I’m 62 some health issues and limited income! So would you have any ideas on a temp, fix until I can afford to get repaired proper? If you can, please reply here,,,or my email is : bmwman94550us@myyahoo.com thank you very much!Andy! Have a blessed new year!

  • @imgoodru2840
    @imgoodru28402 жыл бұрын

    Wow... the RV technician was great. Im similar as you, in the sense, I watch & ask questions & help if I can. Great vid

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    He was an excellent Tech! Asking questions and helping out when you can is the best way to learn!

  • @floridadog7773
    @floridadog77732 жыл бұрын

    Great info ! U would think that they would cover that pressed plywood on the pull out from the weather..... I got a 36' 2006 Paradise Point built with all aluminum and 3/4 " plywood and I redid floors on all the pullout and this show will help me do the skid sides ..... Thanks great show !!👊😎

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! There is some form of coating on the bottom that came off when I removed the tape and exposed the wood! It looks to be an applied product that just coats the wood!

  • @humbertoduran2747
    @humbertoduran27472 жыл бұрын

    Best video for sildeout repair.. great job 👍. Thank you 🤠

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! Our tech was so helpful and great at explaining everything!

  • @sweetteame6814
    @sweetteame68142 жыл бұрын

    Nice young man. This park has it all.

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @SurelyYewJest
    @SurelyYewJest2 жыл бұрын

    Water intrusion can take weird paths sometimes. Our 2020 had such an issue we didn't know about until we were using it at an RV park in heavy rain. We were in Florida; a big day-long storm came through and just by chance we moved the sofa to get something that fell behind it. I stepped onto wet carpet. >=( WHAT?! Totally unexpected because zero water was coming through the top of the slide, through the corners, or window frame. We dried the carpet. At a later date a short rain came through, and nothing happened. Then a little bit later a big one came through again, and boom the carpet's wet. The water was coming down the one side of the slide where the carpet was wet, and basically wicking off some flexible plastic barrier material and somehow getting into/onto the floor of the slide. The water flowed down before wicking UP to get into the trailer. Surface tension makes water do crazy things.

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    We never had any water problems with this issue! I was worried that if I did not fix it I would eventually have water intrusion on the exposed surfaces where the slide ski was damaged!

  • @railroadfansandfun
    @railroadfansandfun2 жыл бұрын

    Do you feel like you could do the repair yourself next time!? The tech was amazing walking you through all of it!

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    The slide ski is very easy just take your time and ensure its a good fit. The slide adjustment i now understand where i went wrong when I made my adjustments. He was very good at showing me how just getting one step out of order can lead to a bigger problem.

  • @railroadfansandfun

    @railroadfansandfun

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PavingNewPaths I think it’s awesome you are learning how to work on your rig! Safe travels! 🚂🚂

  • @gd2860
    @gd28602 жыл бұрын

    Lovely fam. Bro you living the life

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @matthewlehman1432
    @matthewlehman1432 Жыл бұрын

    Lol that is 3M VHB. I was just gifted a 90s Gulfstream motorcoach. Thanks for the video.

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! Enjoy your "new to you" motorcoach!

  • @allisonfarrell1802
    @allisonfarrell18022 жыл бұрын

    Awesome that he helped you out. I also have learned a lot watching your videos. Thank you

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words! We're just trying to show what life really is like traveling full time!

  • @adolph289
    @adolph289 Жыл бұрын

    yes indeed

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes!

  • @rockybridges4820
    @rockybridges48202 жыл бұрын

    awesome video. i learned a lot watching you guys work on the main slide. stay warm and safe travels

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching!

  • @seamansj
    @seamansj2 жыл бұрын

    Great video. My slide has a piece of the slide broke on it and been waiting until I have time to take it in to the shop and have it repaired but I just might try to tackle this one on my own. Thanks

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its easy to do, and you can order the slide ski's off amazon, they are universal and come as a set and you cut them to fit.

  • @theodorecarbajal2975
    @theodorecarbajal29752 жыл бұрын

    Found you a good Rv tech 👍 good video!

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes! He was a very good tech!

  • @andycommonsincanada
    @andycommonsincanada11 ай бұрын

    Great video guys thanks for showing us how it’s done.

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks and you're very welcome!

  • @ryleyweinbender7452
    @ryleyweinbender74522 жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid thanks

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @johnesparza9310
    @johnesparza93102 жыл бұрын

    Man just what I needed. Have water intrusion that ran into the rv via the slide ski.

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    The job seemed way harder than it actually was once I saw how he did it! That being said he was worth every penny to do the job and show me how to make slide adjustments!

  • @rachaelfutch7525
    @rachaelfutch75252 жыл бұрын

    that's better than the manufacturer

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, he did a good job of explaining why it broke and then ensured we made the repair correctly! He then walked me though the adjustment process and showed me where I went wrong when attempting to make the adjustments myself!

  • @MetalDetectingwithPete
    @MetalDetectingwithPete2 жыл бұрын

    Great information about the needle valves... thanks for sharing

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, we use them all the time when we stop at rest areas or truck stops just to have our living slide out and take up less space in the parking lot!

  • @haleykovach2730
    @haleykovach27302 жыл бұрын

    Very well done video you saved us a lot of money! Thanks so much for sharing

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank You! I am glad I was able to help you out!

  • @tubingpro
    @tubingproАй бұрын

    Time for new slide out seals

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Ай бұрын

    If we still had the RV it would be time as this video was filmed 3 years ago!

  • @philgarrett5808
    @philgarrett58082 жыл бұрын

    This is an interesting fix perhaps it will help somebody else out thanks

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's what we hope!

  • @catfisher420
    @catfisher4203 сағат бұрын

    I would have used 3 layers of butyl tape on the slide trim piece. You should have butyl squish out around the whole trim piece otherwise there are gaps for water to get in.

  • @RamblinRoadies
    @RamblinRoadies2 жыл бұрын

    Great job on the video! Now do the cable slide. ☺️

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ours doesn't have a cable slide, but maybe if we run across someone with one that is having problems, we could!

  • @gebertg
    @gebertg Жыл бұрын

    We had a similar issue on the mid bunk slide. The factory cut the weather barrier short so it wasn't fully engaged in the termination bar. I stapled it in and coated it with silicone. That's going to be a warranty item at the end of the season. I need to investigate these slide skiis more....

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    I tried to make this one better little did I know I made it worse! It just wouldn't get bad for several more months!

  • @toddheier5666
    @toddheier56662 жыл бұрын

    What a great video! Thanks

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @VideoByPatrick
    @VideoByPatrick2 жыл бұрын

    Great mobilevtech, is he on Florida ?

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    We were in Memphis Tennessee! It is called Town and Country Mobile RV Service!

  • @firemanjenkins1
    @firemanjenkins12 жыл бұрын

    Great job, great video!

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @doriscaussey4163
    @doriscaussey41632 жыл бұрын

    Love this video. Very informative. Love you asked questions on camera and the answers given. That tech was awesome. I started working on my slide as u had the same exact issue with the water, ski and metal strip. Started on it today but the weather changed and I had to stop. Question: Is there something at the hardware stores similar to the skis so as not to have to order them?

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't think there is something that would work but we got ours from amazon it was cheap and got there in no time. Check this out on Amazon www.amazon.com/dp/B08L87GLLF/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_GN40WJD46W8B3ZD34K14?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=pavingnewpath-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=1f55794312e3b679e634054476b9f1a3&camp=1789&creative=9325

  • @doriscaussey4163

    @doriscaussey4163

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great. Thanks for responding. I look forward to more videos. RV life...yay

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@doriscaussey4163 we have a whole playlist of how to videos and one just for our travel adventures if you want to check them out!

  • @Marcobelluchi-xl3gc
    @Marcobelluchi-xl3gc Жыл бұрын

    I can not understant why GD uses the cheapest playwood or MDF to build the floor of the slide. This thing is already disintegrating because is exposed to the environent and the weight of the slide and the vibrations of the road. Also, I do believe this a good design, the slide is too heavy, this is one of the route cause of the failures along with low quality materials!

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    Don't get me started on slides! Everything about our big slide could be better! We have already fixed it twice and it looks like a third time will be in our future!

  • @Marcobelluchi-xl3gc

    @Marcobelluchi-xl3gc

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry to hear that! That would be expected with the design they did. There is too much weight on this slide. I do not understand all the fuzz about "Gran Design" RVs! Love your channel! Thank you for keeping cool and honest! No drama and no BS like some others!

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Marcobelluchi-xl3gc Thank you! We just try and film things as they are! They really are great RV'S we love it but because we fulltime it seems like it always needs some attention!

  • @craig4831
    @craig4831 Жыл бұрын

    Love to have that mobile tech here

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    He was really good! We have some more issues that might need his help this year and are considering going to the Memphis area again just to get his help!

  • @curtisbabin6866
    @curtisbabin6866 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the help!

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @donnnay1717
    @donnnay17172 жыл бұрын

    Where did you get the slide ski?

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    I got it off of amazon! Here is the link! amzn.to/3IACcvN

  • @twallaceii
    @twallaceii2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome great video!

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Thomas! We sure miss yall! Tell Mrs. Beverly Kayla is still toting Ghostie everywhere we go!

  • @Gord19
    @Gord19 Жыл бұрын

    great info thanks for posting

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @rich5117
    @rich51172 жыл бұрын

    The next time you have to repair one of your plastic slide ski's, and you will as they do crack. Consider using 1/16 " Aluminum.

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    I will look into that if I have to make this repair again!

  • @jd3953
    @jd39532 жыл бұрын

    Great info, try and do a follow up video.

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! It has been 3 months and we have had no more issues with our slide!

  • @paulabes4220
    @paulabes42202 жыл бұрын

    Great in depth video . As someone who is looking to get into this lifestyle. How much did a repair like this on the road cost? Also how much a month do you budget for maintenance?

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    This repair cost me around $300, but that is far cheaper than the damage that it would have caused if we didn't address the issue! For the most part we spend around $100 a month on maintenance! With the exception of a few repairs that cost more that cost is pretty accurate!

  • @paulabes4220

    @paulabes4220

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PavingNewPaths thank you this is very helpful...

  • @aznativeboyful
    @aznativeboyful7 ай бұрын

    Hi... I have been dealing with water intrusion on my Grand Design 30 RBS bedroom slide, the slide ski is good but I do have the flexseal tape on there now and looking of taking it off and putting some butle tape behind that metal peace your tech took off and clean the area up. Wish I had not put that sstuff off..Question: after putting butle tape and sealing on the strip, have you had anymore tape? Shane

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    7 ай бұрын

    Here is a follow up video of the second time we had to fix it he shows more of what he does to seal it! Mind you the first video was one year previous and we currently have it broken again! Everytime we fix it, it has broken again in a year! kzread.info/dash/bejne/ioeFpK-JoaW6e9I.html

  • @bobbeckhart1707
    @bobbeckhart17072 жыл бұрын

    Wow watching this wants me to go buy a tent

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Being handy is definitely needed if you own an rv! We just released another video about a travel disaster we encountered that might solidify your decision! Luckily, all of the repairs have been pretty easy!

  • @JoeSmith-oj2vv
    @JoeSmith-oj2vv2 жыл бұрын

    Happiest day off my life is when I sold my RV! They are all junk! Remember to store it indoors ironic! Lol

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    We have had some issues but we live in ours fulltime and we are on the move ever 10-14 days so we expect some things to happen! We have had a few major ones like our roof needed to be replaced already, but for the most part they are very minor problems!

  • @JohnnyG1956
    @JohnnyG19562 жыл бұрын

    Your RV Tech is really good. Would he allow you to post his location (city) and contact info?

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Town and Country RV Mobile, in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Our Technician's name was Chris!

  • @Lauren-vd4qe
    @Lauren-vd4qe2 жыл бұрын

    It behooves me why rv mfgrs dont install a louvre over exposed outside seams to protect it from water intrusion. the louvre could b spring loaded to fold flat when the slide is retracted, but still have a top S edge attached in either position.

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, there's lots of things they could improve upon! Thank you for watching!

  • @homestedfrustraions2042
    @homestedfrustraions20422 жыл бұрын

    Ya dude don't mess with people who do the job. Let him work or pay him tipple

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    He agreed to be on film for the job and didn't mind us assisting him!

  • @OliveB69
    @OliveB69 Жыл бұрын

    What is your plan for the water damaged wood? We just discovered this issue in our rv.

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    We caught it when it first happend so we were able to keep flex tape on it and keep it out of the elements as much as possible before we had it repaired! The tech checked it out and said there was no issues to worry about!

  • @OliveB69

    @OliveB69

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PavingNewPaths oh awesome! We're gonna start taking off the trim and whatnot and get a better look and I'm really praying the wood is in decent condition so we don't have to do anything more than replace the skis 🙏

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OliveB69 The tech actually told us to we did good by using the flex tape and while there was evidence water had got there through the damaged ski, he said it was not damaged and was completely dry! Otherwise, he would not have done the repair to damaged wood! I stay on the RV and am always watching for things, so I caught this one pretty fast after a move!

  • @OliveB69

    @OliveB69

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PavingNewPaths the wood is a bit wet on ours :( slightly squishy but not bad. It just rained a couple days ago. Hoping we can dry it out really well and get it fixed up with no further issues.

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    If you can get it dry and keep it dry until you can fix it! Some water is ok but once it starts seeping deeper is when it becomes a problem!

  • @leonardmarlborough5587
    @leonardmarlborough55872 жыл бұрын

    I have the same issue with two of my slides. I know about the slides at Amazon but where can I get that 3M tape and the putty tape he used?

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    The putty tape comes with the new slide skis! I believe its called butyl tape! The 3M tape I am not sure he had it on his truck!

  • @leonardmarlborough5587

    @leonardmarlborough5587

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PavingNewPaths ok, butyl tape is the same thing they use in marine applications. Thanks

  • @goodtobehandy
    @goodtobehandy2 жыл бұрын

    The wife and I are getting ready to take a very long trip. Hopefully no major or minor problems.🤞

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    For the most part we have had only minor problems! Our major problems were not so bad they couldn't wait until we got back home to take care of. Good Luck on your Trip!

  • @goodtobehandy

    @goodtobehandy

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PavingNewPaths thanks. We're going coast to coast southeast to northwest and back.

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@goodtobehandy Sounds awesome. We plan to get both the east and west coast done at some point!

  • @lawrencebest9943
    @lawrencebest9943 Жыл бұрын

    Live and learn this was a good video

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, While i fixed one issue I created another!

  • @4everlandrv988
    @4everlandrv988 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a great video. Now I know for a fact my repair shop doesn't have a clue.

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    You are welcome! We have learned that is a mobile tech or service advisor talks to much about a problem they likely don't know how to fix it!

  • @4everlandrv988

    @4everlandrv988

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PavingNewPaths your right about that. Subscribed to your channel and did an "ankle" marathon tonight. Will comment on the videos later. We just do everyday life videos. Check us out. Not a lot just stuff.

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    We will check it out! Thanks for watching and subscribing! We appreciate it!

  • @ronsanchez4710
    @ronsanchez47102 жыл бұрын

    I have ordered a Momentum from the factory, have you had to deal with the factory on any of the issues you have faced, if so how did that go?

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    We purchased ours used so for the few issues we have had, we handle it ourselves or we get a moble tech. My uncle's just got new momentums and once delivered the local dealer is who you will have to deal with. They have had quite a few problems on new units but have all been taken care of by the dealer.

  • @rickwilliams967
    @rickwilliams9674 ай бұрын

    If you tape it, you need to be careful to watch for mold

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    4 ай бұрын

    Good advice!

  • @wipatriot510
    @wipatriot5102 жыл бұрын

    I imagine the fix was a tad pricey, but what the tech did to make it right, you get what you pay for...

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    I supplied the parts and I was going to replace the slide ski myself, until i asked the price it was very affordable.

  • @wipatriot510

    @wipatriot510

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PavingNewPaths BUT, you got and education along the way, that's the best part of having it done, that's the part you can't put a price on...

  • @obus4186
    @obus41862 жыл бұрын

    Wait, what?....

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    We had a problem with our main slide ski and the slide needed adjusting! We hired a mobile tech to help us, and he allowed us to film the process!

  • @davidkuebler4037
    @davidkuebler40372 жыл бұрын

    Can't believe you didn't give his company a plug at the end of the video

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Usually at the request of the company or the tech they don't like to be in the video or get a plug. In this case the Tech didn't have a problem being on camera he just asked I try to avoid showing his face!

  • @briangillespie3640
    @briangillespie3640 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, getting ready to do a second repair on this slide as the first one cracked as well, any chance to get a link to the 3m tape you guys used, Thanks Brian

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! We recently had to fix them again after 18 months from the first repair! here is the link to the 3m tape amzn.to/3THCnwF

  • @kingtut5923
    @kingtut59232 жыл бұрын

    NIce job ,TERRIBLE MUSIC

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! And we don't expect to please everyone with our music choices.

  • @maurinemunro3317
    @maurinemunro33172 жыл бұрын

    I was wondering what was the name of the RV mobile company that repaired your slide? I am trying to keep a log of repair shops for our road trips...

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Town and Country Mobile RV in Memphis TN!

  • @rush1764
    @rush17642 жыл бұрын

    the slide ski should have been tucked up under the side wall. really sucky the way he done it. I'm installing slide skis on my Montana. however, as of now I run a piece of duct tape right below the trim screws and let it hang. water will run off the tape that's hanging and never touch the slide floor. I may just keep doing what I'm doing and changing it each time. not sure yet. but I sure dont want them mounted like that. what a disaster.

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    He made the repair according to how our slides are built! However they did it incorrectly at the factory that is why we had the failure! Its been almost 6 months and about 30 moves with no issue from the slide ski!

  • @ericbrandenburg8583
    @ericbrandenburg85832 жыл бұрын

    Must be a Momentum...

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is a Momentum!

  • @ericbrandenburg8583

    @ericbrandenburg8583

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PavingNewPaths I have a 21 395M-R. Constantly working on it..

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ericbrandenburg8583 ours is a 2020 if you check out our channel we have several videos about our problems. The roof came off, the bottom fell off, our pinbox didn't allow enough bed rail clearance! The slide ski was the cheapest problem we have had!

  • @ericbrandenburg8583

    @ericbrandenburg8583

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PavingNewPaths Grand Design was supposed to be so much better than the others. I should've bought a Luxe

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ericbrandenburg8583 We also looked at the LUXE Line and they are nice but not double the price nice! Don't let the price fool you, No matter what you buy you will work on it and repair it if you use it!

  • @michelmichael8957
    @michelmichael89572 жыл бұрын

    Hey the technician was awesome. Can we get his Info? Thank you

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    His info is listed in the description of the video! He was great! Said that being an rv tech is the only job he's had since he was 18!

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    He works for Town and Country Mobile RV repair in Memphis Tennessee!

  • @eksine
    @eksine Жыл бұрын

    The adjustment is pretty much the same thing as adjusting tie rod ends on a car

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    there is actually two adjustments that need to be made and the Tech showed me how I did them in the wrong order which fixed the side I was working on but moved the adjustment to the other side! If you do it correctly can adjust the travel and the squareness of the slide!

  • @johnbannister501
    @johnbannister501 Жыл бұрын

    I thought the manufacturer would at least USE Stainless Steel Screws when spending ALOT of money!!

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    Why would the manufacturer use stainless screws in wood? With no damage to this area the screws would never be wet!

  • @johnbannister501

    @johnbannister501

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PavingNewPaths At the very end of the video...that last piece of trim has regular screws in it. I was also surprised that they use chip board for the floor of the slideouts...at the very least it should be treated fir PLYWOOD. Take Care!

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    That last piece of trim also has two layers of butyl putty it is going through and is securing into wood! The question you should be asking is not why didn't they use ss screws, it should be why did they use foam, instead of the putty to secure the piece in the first place! The Tech also explained that piece is there just to cover a seam and has no structural value!

  • @generalblee
    @generalblee9 ай бұрын

    Need this mobile guys number!!!

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    9 ай бұрын

    Town and Country RV Service, Olive Branch MS! 662-890-1623 the tech in the video was named Chris!

  • @georgemulligan8958
    @georgemulligan8958 Жыл бұрын

    Duh. Just in case uz slow

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    No matter how slow I read this I still don't know what you're talking about!

  • @wolveswithoutteeth
    @wolveswithoutteeth Жыл бұрын

    That makes no sense. Aren’t your slides on separate switches?

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    No they are not, hydraulic opposing slides are always on the same circuit, that is why you have to turn the valves to isolated which slide cylinder you want to move!

  • @wolveswithoutteeth

    @wolveswithoutteeth

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PavingNewPaths …Strange. Thanks for answering.

  • @m.bernard7017
    @m.bernard70172 жыл бұрын

    Again simple solution : get a smaller rig !

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    2 жыл бұрын

    Again it was a simple solution, we replaced the slide ski and made adjustments to the slide cylinders to fix our issues! Still don't need a smaller rig!

  • @dand8163
    @dand816311 ай бұрын

    Stay away from Heartland

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    11 ай бұрын

    I believe all brands with flush floor slides have this issue!

  • @kentnauman9863
    @kentnauman9863 Жыл бұрын

    That what you get for buying a crappy camper

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    We actually love our rv and don't think it's crappy at all!

  • @kentnauman9863

    @kentnauman9863

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PavingNewPaths not just yours they are all crappy

  • @PavingNewPaths

    @PavingNewPaths

    Жыл бұрын

    They will only be crappy if your expectation is it will be perfect and nothing will ever break!