Posted 2014-11-23 12:43 PM (#161731) Subject: How to fix a slide out step from sticking ?
Veteran
Posts: 124 Location: Calgary, Canada
We have slide out steps on our trailer and have problems with them sticking from sand and stones when driving on gravel roads.
I was thinking of hanging a rubber mud flap in front of the step. I would likely attach the mud flap from one of the webs from the plank flooring, but I need to get under the trailer to have a better look at mounting options.
Has anyone been successful doing this? Or is there a better way to prevent a slide out step from sticking?
Posted 2014-11-23 1:36 PM (#161734 - in reply to #161731) Subject: RE: How to fix a slide out step from sticking ?
Veteran
Posts: 124 Location: Calgary, Canada
It is not the roller / rails which are sticking but an accumlation of gravel and sands preventing the step from being pulled out. I was hoping to block the gravel from landing on top of the stair with a rubber mud flap unless someone has a better solution. Regards, 3CW
Posted 2014-11-23 4:45 PM (#161737 - in reply to #161731) Subject: RE: How to fix a slide out step from sticking ?
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Posts: 3853 Location: Vermont
Use Fluid Film instead of WD-40(it's only for water displacement)... http://www.fluid-film.com FLUID FILM products are solvent free and consist of an all natural lanolin base, which contain less than 1% VOC in their bulk form. Remaining solvent free since the original formulation in 1943, the FLUID FILM product line is made of the highest quality corrosion preventives and lubricants available on the market today. FLUID FILM, when used on cutting devices, will not burn greenery.
Posted 2014-11-23 4:56 PM (#161738 - in reply to #161731) Subject: RE: How to fix a slide out step from sticking ?
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Posts: 350 Location: Penrose, Colorado
we had the same problem and I took a piece of flexible rubber the width of the step and hung it in front and also behind, I used self tapping screws that were about an inch long to attach it, our trailer had about a 3/4 wood sub floor over aluminum so there was no problem doing this, never have had another rock in the step.
Posted 2014-11-24 10:16 AM (#161745 - in reply to #161731) Subject: RE: How to fix a slide out step from sticking ?
Veteran
Posts: 124 Location: Calgary, Canada
Kooner - Thanks, it sounds like the rubber is good solution. Trying to open those slide out steps is a PITA after driving down a gravel road. Regards, 3CW
Posted 2021-07-03 7:10 AM (#174008 - in reply to #161731) Subject: RE: How to fix a slide out step from sticking ?
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Posts: 2
Location: New York
I had a similar problem. I used rubber to solve it. However, I saw that some guys have already recommended this method. It really works.
In general, I always have some difficulties with the stairs, heh. Recently, a couple of steps that led to the backyard of the house broke down. I've never built steps myself, so I didn't even know where to start. Only the article helped, which explained in detail how to build steps from paving stones. Still, it's amazing that nowadays you can find any information on the Internet.
Posted 2021-07-04 8:03 AM (#174009 - in reply to #161731) Subject: RE: How to fix a slide out step from sticking ?
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Posts: 2
Location: New York
I had a similar problem. I used rubber to solve it. However, I saw that some guys have already recommended this method. It really works.
In general, I always have some difficulties with the stairs, heh. Recently, a couple of steps that led to the backyard of the house broke down. I've never built steps myself, so I didn't even know where to start. Only the article helped, which explained in detail how to build steps from paving stones https://trimthatweed.com/how-to-build-steps-with-pavers/ . Still, it's amazing that nowadays you can find any information on the Internet.
How to fix a slide out step from sticking ?
