Don't let the rain come down, oh no

[Campster]

Hi, y'all. Not sure where the summer went but we are gearing up the 2017 17RB Baja Hummingbird to hit the road. Rained like all get-out here in Denver Metro tonight. We had the slide out on the Hummingbird and when we brought it back in, there was rain water on the top. And, then we had a little puddling on the floor in front of the slide.

So, is that what we can expect or should the slide be tighter than that when brought back in after a hard rain. We had it covered all winter, got snowed on, and never had water come in.

What's your experience with something like that. We are going out anyways, but just wondering.

Thanks, Campster

[WeRVoyagers]

My understanding is that is to be expected. We have had the same on our trailer and just have some old towels on hand for when we bring in the slide after/during a good rain. The gaskets will squeegee a decent amount off but will still let enough through to run down the low side/run forward when you are lowering the trailer onto the hitch. Now if you have water coming in when the slide was out or in the whole time it was raining, then that is an issue and needs to be fixed.

[Campster]

Originally Posted by WeRVoyagers

My understanding is that is to be expected. We have had the same on our trailer and just have some old towels on hand for when we bring in the slide after/during a good rain. The gaskets will squeegee a decent amount off but will still let enough through to run down the low side/run forward when you are lowering the trailer onto the hitch. Now if you have water coming in when the slide was out or in the whole time it was raining, then that is an issue and needs to be fixed.

Thanks. I appreciate that, and now my wife reminds me that maybe the water did come in while we're sitting down, meaning the slide was out... not a lot came in, but maybe more than should have. We used a little towel and that cleaned it all up. Will have it looked at if it does it again. Thank you for your quick response. Happy Trails ��

[Thighmaster]

Originally Posted by Campster

Thanks. I appreciate that, and now my wife reminds me that maybe the water did come in while we're sitting down, meaning the slide was out... not a lot came in, but maybe more than should have. We used a little towel and that cleaned it all up. Will have it looked at if it does it again. Thank you for your quick response. Happy Trails ��

We have a Hummingbird too, and a small amount of water is present when the slide comes in after a rain. Had a small leak once when I put the slide out at home but didn’t level it, and the slide being on the uphill side just a tad brought in a little water... but it was raining like hell so I think all-in-all it did pretty well.

[Dskyward]

Maybe look into a slide topper? They are the unsung heroes I’ve read in Trailer Life mag. They’re not cheap, but have great benefits of preserving your seals, shedding leaves, debris, and keeps slide cooler in sunlight. Oh, and keeps most of the rain off...meant to say this first.

[norty1]

We have slide toppers and still from time to time get some wet on the slides. Our solution is to avoid bringing them in during or after a hard rain. Even with slide toppers some water can be blown onto the actual slide roof. A small part will find it's way to the bottom and drip inside where ever the slides stop.

As others have stated, quickly wipe the top and sides when you have it in and it will reduce the problem.

One of our slides can not be accessed when it is in so we are very careful. Sometimes just a folded towel on the floor will be enough to catch any stray drops.

[nevermind]

Originally Posted by Campster

We had the slide out on the Hummingbird and when we brought it back in, there was rain water on the top. And, then we had a little puddling on the floor in front of the slide.

With the slide out, raise or lower the tongue and give the water a chance to run off. Level it off again and bring the slide in.

[01tundra]

We have had a slide topper since day one. Have never experienced any water getting inside through all the rainy days that we've broken down camp.