Water getting into the Slide-Out Lock Assy
Our 2006 Itasca Horizon 40KD has a 13' passenger side slide-out with ceiling damage and fried microwave control panel from water penetration. After removing cabinets, microwave, and old ceiling material I suspect water got in through the slide out lock mechanism. But I am not positive. My suspicion is based on water stains in the remaining ceiling wood. I understand from reading other posts that water can overflow the lock mechanism if the drain hole becomes clogged, and I suspect that is what happened. However, I am wondering how water got into the slide-out lock mechanism. After all, there is a slide topper and a patio awning that should have prevented water from ever reaching the lock mechanism. Looking at the roof side of the slide-out, I see a box above the slide lock mechanism. If water were to collect on the slide-out roof I can see how water could get into the slide lock mechanism if the seal around that box were damaged. Without removing the slide topper, I can't get to that box to see if it is leaking or its seal is damaged. Does anyone have any experience with the slide-out lock mechanism leaking? Or, has anyone else had a similar slide-out water penetration issue?
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Jerry & Susie
2006 Itasca Horizon 40KD
2014 Honda CRV AWD
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