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01-25-2016, 07:03 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: DFW, TexUS
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Was given one....
and gave it away when it didn't help...
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01-25-2016, 08:06 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Texas
Posts: 297
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DW saw the stick on levels on Amazon.
Being a woman of few words, she said "ugly".
Message received, Hon. 
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Jeff & Laurie -- Full timing in Rockport, Texas
Auggie (our beer-loving English Cocker Spaniel)
Angus (55 pounds of attitude in a 5 pound chihuahua body)
Our home base -- 2018 Grand Design Solitude 375RES -- The "Uno Mas!"
The mobile office -- 2016 Crossroads Hill Country HCT26RB -- The "Poquito Mas!"
Gone but not forgotten: 2015 Heartland Landmark 365 Key West (lost to Hurricane Harvey)
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01-25-2016, 10:49 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Tn
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I use a 4 foot level on the floor to get side to side before unhooking. Then unhook and get front to back. These big trailers are way more forgiving on level than my old popup. Failure to level it meant the door wouldn't close correctly once installed. No fun.
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01-26-2016, 01:32 PM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Texas
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My stupid question for the day, I get it level side to side and then front to back like the instructions say to do. Then I move the slide out and everything is still level, but by the end of our camping trip (3 days) the slide side is low about 1" and seems to sink if you will as time goes on. Is this normal? Should I put side with the slide out up about an 1", so when it settles it will be level?
Still learning so any info is greatly appreciated. 
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Tow Vehicle - 2017 F250 Platinum 6.2 4:30 gear
Travel Trailer - Sunset Trail Super Lite ST290QB
Color : Enzo
Dry Weight 5,774 - Actual weight 6,767
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01-26-2016, 08:02 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: WI.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bowler304
My stupid question for the day, I get it level side to side and then front to back like the instructions say to do. Then I move the slide out and everything is still level, but by the end of our camping trip (3 days) the slide side is low about 1" and seems to sink if you will as time goes on. Is this normal? Should I put side with the slide out up about an 1", so when it settles it will be level?
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If that is what you are experiencing, it certainly won't hurt anything to give it a try.
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01-27-2016, 08:39 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Tn
Posts: 384
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Would a slide support be a better way to go in this instance?
(Not measured my slides deflection after a few days. Will now.)
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01-27-2016, 08:48 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: WI.
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They don't recommend supports under the slide.
If something would happen that caused the trailer to drastically settle on that side, it would/could cause a lot of damage.
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01-27-2016, 11:09 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Tn
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I do recall being told that we should bring the slides in every few days, then run them back out.
Sound familiar to anyone else?
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01-27-2016, 11:12 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: WI.
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I don't ever remember hearing that.
Was it stated what the purpose of that would be?
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01-27-2016, 11:35 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Belle River , Ontario
Posts: 1,753
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x2 ...why ?
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It was a rainy few days at Algonquin Prov park...tarps kept us dry.
Wayne --Belle River (Windsor), Ontario
2013 Sunset Trail Reserve 25RB..(just sold it)
2015 White Chev Silverado 2500HD 4x4 (6.0 l gasser)
2003 Mountain Star 890SBRX Truck Camper
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01-27-2016, 04:30 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Texas
Posts: 297
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Slides supports are like the king pin braces for FWs. Some folks love them and some hate them. I never used the slide support. My king pin support is safely tucked behind the wheels of our FW because I just haven't given or thrown it away yet.
As for operating the slides, I cycle mine about every three months when I lubricate the slide gear and the seals. One time in and one time out.
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Jeff & Laurie -- Full timing in Rockport, Texas
Auggie (our beer-loving English Cocker Spaniel)
Angus (55 pounds of attitude in a 5 pound chihuahua body)
Our home base -- 2018 Grand Design Solitude 375RES -- The "Uno Mas!"
The mobile office -- 2016 Crossroads Hill Country HCT26RB -- The "Poquito Mas!"
Gone but not forgotten: 2015 Heartland Landmark 365 Key West (lost to Hurricane Harvey)
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01-27-2016, 05:47 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 750
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lloyd
They don't recommend supports under the slide.
If something would happen that caused the trailer to drastically settle on that side, it would/could cause a lot of damage.
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I have a couple of comments on the slide-out. Pg 20 of my owners manual states that "for extended stays it is advisable to add support blocks under the slide".
Pg 48 says" for extended stays move the room in and out once or twice a week to help keep the seals and internal parts lubricated".
I use the supports but don't move the slide in/out during our five month stay.
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Forney,TX
2010 Cruiser CTX CT29RLX
2009 F-150XLT
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01-27-2016, 07:22 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Texas
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I'm set up on a concrete slab and have four jacks on each side supporting the frame, it shouldn't settle with a soft tire. The slide supports are just snugged up to eliminate stress when we sit on the slide sofa.
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Russ
Forney,TX
2010 Cruiser CTX CT29RLX
2009 F-150XLT
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01-27-2016, 09:52 PM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Russb
I'm set up on a concrete slab and have four jacks on each side supporting the frame, it shouldn't settle with a soft tire. The slide supports are just snugged up to eliminate stress when we sit on the slide sofa.
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Does it sound like I have an issue?
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Travel Trailer - Sunset Trail Super Lite ST290QB
Color : Enzo
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01-28-2016, 09:13 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bowler304
Does it sound like I have an issue?
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I wouldn't put supports under the slide until it stops settling.
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Forney,TX
2010 Cruiser CTX CT29RLX
2009 F-150XLT
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01-28-2016, 09:29 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: DFW, TexUS
Posts: 1,032
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IMHO, I would never put slide supports
but to each his own (SO FAR, we can still do what we want to our own 'stuff' !)
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01-28-2016, 09:40 AM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 108
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Russb
I wouldn't put supports under the slide until it stops settling.
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I'm not but is my thinking wrong, for it to lean is there a slide issue?
Sent from my LG-H810 using Tapatalk
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Tow Vehicle - 2017 F250 Platinum 6.2 4:30 gear
Travel Trailer - Sunset Trail Super Lite ST290QB
Color : Enzo
Dry Weight 5,774 - Actual weight 6,767
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01-28-2016, 09:42 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 750
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnboytoo
IMHO, I would never put slide supports
but to each his own (SO FAR, we can still do what we want to our own 'stuff' !) |
My concern is for the long term when there are 5-6 adults sitting in the slide, that is a lot of unsupported weight.
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Russ
Forney,TX
2010 Cruiser CTX CT29RLX
2009 F-150XLT
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01-28-2016, 09:53 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 750
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bowler304
I'm not but is my thinking wrong, for it to lean is there a slide issue?
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The slide shouldn't be settling on it's own, probably the entire unit is settling.
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Forney,TX
2010 Cruiser CTX CT29RLX
2009 F-150XLT
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01-28-2016, 10:09 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Canton, OH
Posts: 937
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I'll chime in here:
1.) You should level before opening slide. Use floor, stove, or whatever and it should be reasonably close for the fridge. The fridge should be level, but it is somewhat forgiving. Slides are VERY important - mine noticably struggled to open with unlevel camper in driveway.
2.) I have heard bad things like "void warranty" with slide supports. These things are built to be used. Running in/out may help keep seals from sticking, but ours stays open 6 months at a time with no issue. I just make sure it is level and seals get maintained.
Hope this is a worthy contribution!
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Canton, OH
2015 Silverado HD 6.0L
2014 Zinger 32QB
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