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janegowest
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May 02, 2016

How important is it to access the bed with slides closed?

I am looking at a unit with access to fridge and bath when slides are closed, but no access to BR. I was wondering how important/unimportant this might be?

Thanks for your help in advance!

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  • Our 16 Montana HC has a rear door on driver side that is used to access bedroom and bath with slides in.
  • How important is it to access the bed with slides closed?
    Everyone has their own priorities. :@

    For us, it is very important, as is having access to the bathroom with the slides in. That was part of the decision process for deciding upon the right TT to suit us. ;)
  • We've never been in a situation where we couldn't get the slides out. We can reach into the frig to get stuff out and lie down on the bed if we had to but never have had to. We put the slides out in rest areas, Walmarts, wherever. With two adults and two dogs it can get pretty cozy. Just make sure you are reasonably level before putting out the slides.
  • Will you ever be stopping for a snoose where slides might be too tight... like a rest area, Flying J, etc? If so, there's your answer.

    Secondly, if you ever encounter weather fierce enough to want the slides in... ice storm, hail, hurricane maybe... that, too, would be a problem.

    Personally, I wouldn't choose to not be able to use the primary function of an RV if something got in the way of putting out a slide.
  • We all deal with this from time to time. Mine's just the opposite configuration. Something has to give!