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jffnkrn
Explorer
Mar 19, 2015

cable onslide out?

Looking at the slide out on newer fifth wheels, they have a cable that is exposed on the outside of them. I am guessing the manufacture has got this thing down pat, but anyone else have a thought. How well do they hold up? Problems from being exposed to the elements? My little slide on my existing trailer has basically a gear and track underneath. Thanks for the input, info etc. Jeff
  • waltbennett's avatar
    waltbennett
    Explorer
    Mar 19, 2015
    Those cables are the latest 'better' slide mechanism. Since ours are all hydraulic, I can't speak from personal experience, but have read quite a few posts from folks that have had problems with them. Maybe they're lighter, but I'd think the reason the industry is going with them has only to do with cost. (And I'm usually an optimistic sort of person!)

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