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Installed with the angled end up and pointed inward so that the side of the guard hangs outward over the bottom cap trim, yet straight vertically. I position it so that the bottom edge is below the bottom of the slide floor so that there is no possibility of water getting under. When retracting...

Cut the Carpet Guards to the length required for your slides, being sure to extend it back past the side slide seals and close up to the front face of the slide. Clean the sides of the slide with alcohol to remove any grime that might affect the tape sticking well. Use a section of the clear...

I just happened to see these picking out a paint brush, and it instantly had me thinking I found the perfect solutions for a drip edge

These are vinyl plastic carpet guards for protecting the carpet when painting walls and trim work. Given their design and dimensions, they appear perfect for water drip guards on the side of trailer slides. They are cheap enough as I got enough in one package (6 pieces) to do the 3 slides on my...

Gorilla "Clear Repair" tape used to secure the guards on the outside walls of the trailer slides. This tape is designed for outdoor use and has a high hold strength to various materials. Best part is that it is cheap and easy to get I paid $5 for a roll at Home Hardware

Modification to Prevent Water Damage to Floors

All parts required can be bought from your local Home Depot or Hardware store. Roll of Gorilla Tape "Clear Repair" tape A set of Vinyl Carpet Guards used for painting walls.

Cheap factory basic thermostat that is practically useless, especially not being able to program it. Time for a digital Honeywell unit. It is the first thing I change on any trailer we buy.

Roof attic vent modification finished. I always use putty tape under the vents to ensure a waterproof seal, then fully cover the vent flange and area of 3/4" around the outside of the vent flange. This ensures a long lasting weather seam, while protecting the base of the vent from going...

Close up on the vent from the exterior side showing the opening now guarded by the aluminum screen.

My trailer used the same sewer vent covers for venting the attic air space for some reason. New vents with a piece of aluminum window screening glued in place to allow air movement, but not any insects. I used Pro-Flex RV Sealant to glue the screen material securely in place. This only works for...

With the factory vent removed and wasps nets cleaned out, you can see the insulation in this air space in the roof. Definitely want to keep this space free of pests, particularly bees.

My Salem 403FB Modifications & Customization

The domed roof on our trailer has an attic like air space which requires 4 vents along the center of the trailer to let this space breathe. Problem is not only have these vents become very brittle due to sun UV exposure, but the have allow wasps to build nets in the vents and attic opening. Time...