Slide outs vs No slide outs models

Slides add weight and just something else that could break and require repairs. If you don't need the extra space, I'd avoid them.

Most of us that have them, wouldn't be without them, make sure they have the "toppers" less cleaning, less possibilities of leaks, keeps direct sunlight off the top of the slide.

Veik wrote:
As I am looking around, I toured a few used Class C that have slide outs. 30+ft class C's I have seen could have up to 3.

My question is - are these a real hassle the maintain, fix and keep going? Rubber seal drying up, water getting inside, etc.

I know that they open up and create a ton of room while camping.

Share your views, please.

Anytime you have something extra or mechanical, there is the chance for something to go wrong. Yes, you need to lubricate seals and etc, but it's not a hassle. Should be a part of your routine maintenance, such as checking your seals and etc. Will water get in? It could if not sealing correctly. But if the actual slide on the unit is working correctly, then no, it SHOULD not leak.

I've never had any troubles with slide outs, had them for many years on three different units. I do the yearly maintenance on them, treat the seals and lube if required, that's it. As with any mechanical device, there's always a possibility, but I don't think they are problematic enough to avoid.

I only have one small slide on my 24. 2001 model. Never have had a kind of problem with it.

One would want to watch the vehicle weight though. As they do add pounds. Want to make sure you have enough spare weight capacity for people and gear, without overloading the thing