Slide-outs---tell me about them!
I have experience with and a pretty good understanding of RV systems, except for slide-outs.
There are a LOT of posts on here about problems with slide-outs---leaks, seals, retraction problems, extension problems, alignment problems, broken gears, on and on.....
So out of 100 RVs with slideouts---how many are going to have problems?
What are the most common problems, and how can they be avoided?
What routine maintenance is needed?
Does the added weight on one side affect handling or tire wear?
I'm still far from pulling the trigger on a RV purchase, but am using this time to collect info, & figure out what will suit my needs/budget. Right now I'm leaning towards a small C, well-used. And a lot of them have slide-outs. I don't see myself buying anything with more than one slide-out, though.
Definitely need the RV to be use-able without opening the slide-out, and likely wouldn't even open it if traveling by myself. But the extra space would obviously be great for more than one person.
All input appreciated!
There are a LOT of posts on here about problems with slide-outs---leaks, seals, retraction problems, extension problems, alignment problems, broken gears, on and on.....
So out of 100 RVs with slideouts---how many are going to have problems?
What are the most common problems, and how can they be avoided?
What routine maintenance is needed?
Does the added weight on one side affect handling or tire wear?
I'm still far from pulling the trigger on a RV purchase, but am using this time to collect info, & figure out what will suit my needs/budget. Right now I'm leaning towards a small C, well-used. And a lot of them have slide-outs. I don't see myself buying anything with more than one slide-out, though.
Definitely need the RV to be use-able without opening the slide-out, and likely wouldn't even open it if traveling by myself. But the extra space would obviously be great for more than one person.
All input appreciated!
