Open Range RVs

I also have an Open Range. It was the 82nd made. I'm not impressed with the cables. They break and are way to difficult to adjust!

Cookie Mom wrote:
My husband has been opposed to even considering an Open Range fifth wheel because the slide system isn't hydraulic. However, I looked at the specs for them and it says the following: Accu-Slide 4-Corner Compression Slide System. Does anyone know what this means?

I have owned an Open Range since May of 2008. It was the 162 unit built by OR and has cable controlled slides made by BAL. They have been flawless. You will also find that this system reduces the weight of the slide by several hundred pounds. I personally have had hydraulic and gear driven slides and it probably will be personal choice as there are some folks that will tell you cables or gear driven or hydraulic are******and they have never had them. I have had all three and have no complaints with the cable system. They run quiet and weigh less.

Good Luck and you decide.

My hubby looked at an Open Range last week (darn, I wasn't with him!!!). And he's impressed with their slide system.......says he prefers it over hydrolics (we had a MH with lousy hydrolics that leaked all over --- No matter WHO tried to fix it!!!!). That being said, you'll get as many different answers as you would if you asked which pickup is better, Ford, Dodge and Chevy. :) I LOVE their floor plan!!!!!

Accu-Slide 4-Corner Compression Slide System = Electric motor with cables and pulleys. Hate to say it but I prefer hydraulic or a good electric motor rack and pinion as a #2 choice. #3 is where Id put the Accu-Slide. Way distant #4 and I really don't see me getting a rig with one is the Schwintek In-Wall Slide-Out system Seen many issues on this forum and on the Suite Owners Forums. Randu

I'd rather not have a hyd. slide system. Far fewer problems or things to go wrong.
The other thing is hyd's are just not needed unless the slide is quite large.

Our slide is rack and pinion electric and is of a seemingly very crude design. It has worked perfectly over the years, even after I broke the plastic guide for it.

Try this...

Accu Slide