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alan1 · 07-10-2014, 01:56 PM

Just noticed on some of the 2015 facebook pictures the use of some type of slide roller pads so that the rollers don't markup the floors when traveling. Two years ago I met Matt at our campground and asked him if anything could be done to keep the rollers from marking up the floors and he said they had not come up with a good solution. I told him we tape down thin plastic table place mats when traveling then remove them when we get to our destination. Has anyone seen these pads and where to get them?

jigsup · 07-10-2014, 03:02 PM

I received a set when I took factory delivery of my coach in April. They serve a purpose, but are rather cumbersome due to a 90 degree lip that is designed to seat between the tile edge and slide deck. Excess tile grout and locating the roller positions prior to bringing the slides is an issue.
I have chosen to not use them.

Jigs.

JohnBoyToo · 07-10-2014, 03:29 PM

Sounds like you missed your marketing window and some stole your idea !

Still mad at my wife for coming up with the raised dog bowls about 12 years ago and not pursuing it !!!

generic ones are available in lots of places:
(If I understand what you are lloking for

)
Slide-Out Slicker - Slide-Outs

Camco RV Slide-Out Slickers - 40" Pair

Amazon.com: slide out slicker

alan1 · 07-10-2014, 03:51 PM

I tried those and the slide just tore them up as it tried to ride up and over the tile. I thought these I saw would be real thin and maybe sticky. The slide-out-slicker is made for carpet that goes down as the slide roller goes over the slicker.

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Radioman · 07-11-2014, 06:08 AM

We went to a Home Depot or Lowes and had them cut the rolled vinyl carpet runners to 18 by 24 inch lengths. We toss them on the floor and apply a little masking tape to the end to help keep them in place and off we go. It takes about 2 minutes. Our dark gray tile floor shows some slide out scuff marks but not many after 75,000 miles. It's not a perfect system but it has helped. In the past we have tried placemats, carpet strips and cut up foam pads. The vinyl carpet runner strips seem to be the easiest to use. Would love to know if anyone has a better solution.