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11-24-2013, 01:29 PM
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New Camper
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Matthews, NC
Posts: 6
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Locking Bars for Slideouts
We are looking at the ST26RB. On our old trailer we had locking bars to hold the slides in during travel - do the Sunset Trails have locking bars?
From the floor plan it looks like with both slides pulled in, there is no way to get to the bathroom or refrigerator. Is that correct ?
One salesperson suggested that the kitchen slide could just be pulled out enough to allow access...but that's not as easy as it sounds if there are locking bars.
Thanks for your help!
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11-24-2013, 03:03 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: VA
Posts: 590
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FYI, when you use your slide, it should be fully extended and then retracted. Otherwise, you could put a wrinkle in the seal(s). JMHO from what I have read.
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2010 Montana 3665RE - New to us
2013 Zinger 30KB - Sold
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11-24-2013, 03:13 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Ohio
Posts: 47
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We have a 2012 ST 30RK and does not have any locking bars. With a push of a button, the slide can go in or out. We can't get to the refrig when our slide is in. We have put it out at rest stops if it is necessary to get something out of the refrigerator.
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11-24-2013, 04:02 PM
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New Camper
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Matthews, NC
Posts: 6
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Thanks DonCon for the answer...and Boderrving for the advice
DonCon - Do you find putting out the slide to be a hassle? Can you use the remote from inside your tow vehicle? (if it is raining)
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11-24-2013, 06:40 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Ohio
Posts: 47
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Putting out the slide is no problem. It is as simple as putting out the awning. Honestly have never used the remote so not sure if it works from inside the truck.
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2012 ST 30RK
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11-25-2013, 10:23 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Canton, OH
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I am not sure how old your previous trailer was, but travel lock bars for slideouts is pretty much a thing of the past. I wasn't sure if we would have straps or anything for ours, but it seems none of them do anymore.
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Canton, OH
2015 Silverado HD 6.0L
2014 Zinger 32QB
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11-27-2013, 12:02 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Lincoln, CA
Posts: 19
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what remote? I dont think my 220RB has a remote...
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11-27-2013, 01:37 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: United States
Posts: 285
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There are no straps or locking devices. It will take all of 5 sec to open the slide 6 inches or so to access what you need then close it back up. It will not harm anything in doing this. Just don't go into the slideout unless it's fully extended.
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2013 CrossRoads Sunset Trail Super Lite 250RB
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11-27-2013, 03:01 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Ohio
Posts: 47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pschaafs
what remote? I dont think my 220RB has a remote...
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What year is your trailer? I believe 2012 was the last year for the remotes. The remote can control the awning, slide and I believe the jacks.
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11-27-2013, 08:05 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2013
Location: So IL
Posts: 1,811
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DonCon
What year is your trailer? I believe 2012 was the last year for the remotes. The remote can control the awning, slide and I believe the jacks.
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I have the remote for 2013 25RB. Controls the awning, slide, jacks, and porch light or scare light as some call it. Nice feature.
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13 ST25RB
08 F-250 SC 6.8L XLT 4x4
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11-27-2013, 09:13 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Belle River , Ontario
Posts: 1,753
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I also have a remote , mine was built mid july 2012. think they stopped putting them in later in the fall because of many warranty claims. You need a strong battery in them . dollar store batts don't cut it.
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2013 Sunset Trail Reserve 25RB..(just sold it)
2015 White Chev Silverado 2500HD 4x4 (6.0 l gasser)
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