Slide out storage weight?

bluwtr49 wrote:
On a topic of this magnitude, I still say opinions are counterproductive and potentially worse than useless. You need facts from the manufacturers.

Absolutely. Anything else is a real risk for $$ repairs.

olfarmer wrote:
That is an interesting question. I read all the manuals in our MH and the weight in the slide out storage etc. was never mentioned. Our slide has the dinette and the kitchen in it and 3 big compartments under it. I had it loaded pretty heavy and didn't have any problems but I did wonder about the weight.

While at the factory I asked them about the weight limits for my "StoreMor" compartment under the slide. They said a total of 300 pounds was the limit

workhardplayharder makes an excellent point. Yet another variable that I hadn't considered, driving with the slideout extended. LOL

There are lots of factors to consider. I installed some pullout trays in a vehicle. In the fine print of the weight rating it stated the rating was cut in half if the trays were installed in a vehicle. In an RV the slide would depend if the slide was in or out and parked or traveling. Just be sure you are not fully loaded when you drive with the slide out.;)

That is an interesting question. I read all the manuals in our MH and the weight in the slide out storage etc. was never mentioned. Our slide has the dinette and the kitchen in it and 3 big compartments under it. I had it loaded pretty heavy and didn't have any problems but I did wonder about the weight.

On a topic of this magnitude, I still say opinions are counterproductive and potentially worse than useless. You need facts from the manufacturers.

This is an interesting question. There are a lot of variables to consider. We have discussed this over the years with different friends and it seems like everyone has a different opinion. For instance, is your dinette located in your 12 foot slide? And, is there storage inside the motorhome under the dinette? Canned goods have a way of adding weight without being considered. And...with 4 adults sitting at the dinette when the slide is extended.......well, you see what I mean? Our 2002 Bounder 12 foot slide has 3 compartment doors underneath outside and we were told that 100 lbs. per door was a good rule of thumb. There are also overhead storage cupboards inside the motorhome over the dinette and the couch that will add weight to the slide-out as well. As I said, a lot of variables to consider, maybe someone else out there has an opinion? I would bet there are as many opinions about this as there are different makes and models of motorhomes.

Best check with the manufacturer on that one. Mine is rated at 200 lbs or less.