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10-01-2012, 12:50 PM
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New Camper
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: South Carolina
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I have a 2013 29SS, and was wondering if it would hurt to keep my slide extended out while not camping? Didn't know if it would hurt anything since the slide is pretty long?
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10-01-2012, 02:17 PM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 135
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I would think you would be better to leave it in if not in use. I asked my dealer the same question and they said there is more stress on the supports when extended.
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10-01-2012, 02:57 PM
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New Camper
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 9
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Thanks Captain!!!
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10-01-2012, 03:02 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Whitecourt, AB
Posts: 317
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We put our slides out when at home between trips. We do put them in for winter though due to lots of snow. My thoughts are if having the slides out is hard on the trailer, how am I supposed to go camping? I like having them out then....
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Boyd - Driver
09 Crossroads Seville VF35CK (Gone)
SOB 5er
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10-01-2012, 09:56 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Maine
Posts: 1,250
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I put mine in when not in use because, IMHO, the slide topper stays cleaner and the seals aren't weathered. In addition, slides rarely leak in the out position.
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2013 Jayco Eagle 334RBTS
Crossroads Forum Lurker
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10-01-2012, 10:41 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Buffalo NY
Posts: 253
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My slide(with topper)stays extended from April to November. Every year.
Of course i close it during the winter months when i pull it indoors or while traveling (lol)
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2005 Cruiser
2001 F250 7.3
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10-02-2012, 12:42 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Indiana
Posts: 336
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I keep mine indoors when not in use so I leave them extended. Until winter time, once I winterize then I pull them in.
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10-02-2012, 04:49 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,508
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I leave mine out all the time. Course my Cruiser is garaged, I like full access at any time. Otherwise there is a temptation to accidentally step on the slide-out floor while it is retracted. If the frame and superstructure can't handle the extra stress of the slide-outs open while stored, how can they handle the added weight of people occupying the slide outs while camped??
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Larry Day
Texas Baptist Men-Retiree Builders member since '01
13 Silverado 3500HD D/A, 2wd CCSB srw, custom RKI bed
11 Cruiser CF32MK
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10-03-2012, 10:16 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Buffalo NY
Posts: 253
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Hey Larry, I had 3/4" (I think it was 3/4" might be 5/8") plywood laying around.. I cut 5 strips about a foot long and about 8 inches wide.. I push under the slide out flooring. Especially on the ends. Sits under there nicely encase someone steps on the floor..
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2005 Cruiser
2001 F250 7.3
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10-04-2012, 06:15 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,508
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Quote:
Originally Posted by danskool
Hey Larry, I had 3/4" (I think it was 3/4" might be 5/8") plywood laying around.. I cut 5 strips about a foot long and about 8 inches wide.. I push under the slide out flooring. Especially on the ends. Sits under there nicely encase someone steps on the floor..
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My main floor is 100% vinyl, no carpet, so if the strips were to vibrate completely under the SO while towing and/or scratch the vinyl then either would be a huge problem. I just stay off any retracted SO.
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Larry Day
Texas Baptist Men-Retiree Builders member since '01
13 Silverado 3500HD D/A, 2wd CCSB srw, custom RKI bed
11 Cruiser CF32MK
https://www.picturetrail.com/dayle1
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10-14-2012, 11:55 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Buffalo NY
Posts: 253
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Mine is 100% Vinyl. No issues with scuffing from the plywood. I store my camper at a local RV dealer, Indoors for the winter. The crew there seen my spacers, They told me that i had a good idea because that can't count how many slides they had to fix from floor/Walls tearing from people stepping on them.
IF the slide was on the carpet, I would amagine the thickness of the plywood spacers would have to be reduced or you wouldn't get the 5/8" under there.. I guess you could also use thinner spacers and use extra pc of carpets to protect the floor..
Edited by: danskool
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2005 Cruiser
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10-15-2012, 02:43 AM
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New Camper
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NB Canada
Posts: 8
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dayle1
Otherwise there is a temptation to accidentally step on the slide-out floor while it is retracted.
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Please explain the consequences of this to a newbie.
Oldcow
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10-15-2012, 04:45 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: WI.
Posts: 9,153
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Please explain the consequences of this to a newbie.
Oldcow
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When the slide is retracted, it's not supported properly. The slide has to be supported on the front, which it is when you extend it and it settles down on to the main floor. Some have had problems with the floor pulling away from the sidewall after they have stepped on it or used it when retracted.
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