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08-18-2016, 05:40 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: CA
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Slide out supports
Do any of you use supports under your slideouts? I see them advertised on-line and in camping stores, but I've never actually seen anyone using them when camping.
Are they a good idea or a gimmick?
Thanks!
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"Life is what happens while you're busy making plans"
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08-18-2016, 06:30 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: WI.
Posts: 9,162
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They're not recommended.
Stop and think about what might happen to the slide out if a tire went flat on that side when you weren't around or at night.
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08-18-2016, 07:12 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Tn
Posts: 384
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Some brands do recommend them if the slide is out a long time don't they? Doesn't the slide mechanism help define that as well?
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08-18-2016, 08:03 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: PA
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Never heard a recommendation like that from any Rv brands I ever looked at.
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Lehighton, Pennsylvania
EAGLE HT FIFTH WHEEL | 30.5CKTS - '13 Ford F150 SCREW - PullRite Superslide - Roadmaster Active Suspension
Member - "Northeast Adventures RV Rally Group" & "Mason-Dixon Bunch"
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08-18-2016, 08:03 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 750
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My owner's manual does recommend the supports. Our unit is parked on concrete so I'm not concerned about settling. I just snug them up.
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Forney,TX
2010 Cruiser CTX CT29RLX
2009 F-150XLT
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08-23-2016, 10:17 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: NS
Posts: 21
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I've only seen them used on seasonal units which are parked more or less permanently. When my trailer is parked at home I just bring in the slide a) for the winter, b) when we are expecting an extra heavy rain storm. Not really sure I have to for the rain as it's been out for many storms without ever having yet a leak, but just do so as an extra precaution.
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08-23-2016, 03:19 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,508
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The outboard weight of the slideout is what keeps the seal tight. So when using those supports, there is a possibility of a gap in the seal at the top. Especially since some of the trailer weight is still being carried by the leaf springs and affected by occupant movement. Anyway there is a greater chance for rain leaks, etc. I would only use them if the trailer was on blocks with zero weight on the suspension, and even then only tighten them by hand.
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08-23-2016, 06:39 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: ca
Posts: 574
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I have used them off and on over the years and with this last trailer have not used them. There has been no difference with or without. I personally think they are just another gimic to purchase
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08-23-2016, 07:59 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: PA
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A gimmick like the 5th wheel tripod hitch support.
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Lehighton, Pennsylvania
EAGLE HT FIFTH WHEEL | 30.5CKTS - '13 Ford F150 SCREW - PullRite Superslide - Roadmaster Active Suspension
Member - "Northeast Adventures RV Rally Group" & "Mason-Dixon Bunch"
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08-24-2016, 06:32 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Tn
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mark5w
A gimmick like the 5th wheel tripod hitch support.
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Really?
I dont have a 5'er but I had always figured those would reduce bounce and sway in the front of the camper.
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08-24-2016, 06:51 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: WI.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mark5w
A gimmick like the 5th wheel tripod hitch support.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Burgy
Really?
I dont have a 5'er but I had always figured those would reduce bounce and sway in the front of the camper.
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Yup. The 5th wheel tripod support is a waste of money. I had one for our HitchHiker--I gave it away.
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08-24-2016, 08:15 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: MS
Posts: 2,746
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lloyd
Yup. The 5th wheel tripod support is a waste of money. I had one for our HitchHiker--I gave it away.
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Have one in the Garage free to the first person to come get it
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2000 Monoco Lapalma
being pushed by a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Traveling with Rainbow the wonder dog and now with Sunshine the rescue Schnauzer.
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08-24-2016, 08:32 AM
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Gone Traveling
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,392
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I think the tripod helped a bit, but not enough to haul the heavy sucker around & have to wrestle it in place, also gave mine away. On the slide supports, no way!
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08-24-2016, 08:55 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Winchester, ON
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Burgy
Really?
I dont have a 5'er but I had always figured those would reduce bounce and sway in the front of the camper.
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I have heard the same thing - another gimmick.
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08-24-2016, 12:41 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: PA
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A few of my fellow campers had them and got rid of them. Didn't do much and felt the money could be better spent on JT's Strong Arm Jack Stabilizer. JT's Strong Arm Jack Stabilizers
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Mark & Susan
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
EAGLE HT FIFTH WHEEL | 30.5CKTS - '13 Ford F150 SCREW - PullRite Superslide - Roadmaster Active Suspension
Member - "Northeast Adventures RV Rally Group" & "Mason-Dixon Bunch"
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08-24-2016, 01:58 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: ca
Posts: 574
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I have 4 slide supports in storage for anyone that wants them. I installed steadyfast.stabilizers.com and they got rid of 95% of the movement in the trailer same idea as JT strong arms had to add even if off topic
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