Forum Discussion
klutchdust
Apr 19, 2017Explorer II
2009 Itasca Cambria,rear slide for bedroom and front slide for dinette. bedroom slide required maintenance of the rails because it was moving slow. The lube previous owner used caused a gunky buildup and after some maintenance it works fine.A weld broke on the front slide and allowed it to move out a few inches traveling down the road. I use a slide lock so that wasn't a problem.
If you are trying to avoid slides for fear that something may happen you should also consider all the other components of these coaches that have failed for their owners. Read the tech section of this website and then decide if RV'ing is for you. I am rigorous and anal to the point when it comes to maintenance of all my vehicles and yet after each trip there are items that need attention.
Slides add so much comfort I wouldn't buy a rig without one.
If you are trying to avoid slides for fear that something may happen you should also consider all the other components of these coaches that have failed for their owners. Read the tech section of this website and then decide if RV'ing is for you. I am rigorous and anal to the point when it comes to maintenance of all my vehicles and yet after each trip there are items that need attention.
Slides add so much comfort I wouldn't buy a rig without one.
About Motorhome Group
38,758 PostsLatest Activity: Nov 06, 2025