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Old Apr 21, 2017 | 09:14 PM
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Hi - I noticed that the sleeve is kinda coming apart. Can someone tell me how bad this is and the importance of getting it fixed?

ps. and yeah I know it looks dirty - I was in a rain storm yesterday - cleaning her this weekend
 
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That doesn't look too bad. Clean it up real good and some good electrical tape and maybe some of that corrugated plastic sheathing to protect it.
 
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Thanks- What does this do? How will I know if it is ever 'broken". What can I expect if this decides to **** the bed?
 
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