Looking at Class B+ and C to purchase. Not new as I can't afford those prices. Maybe a 2003 thru 2012. Would appreciate advice on the advantages and disadvantages of a slide. Are there manual slides and electronic slides?

On the pros & cons of a slide, we camped for years without a slide. Pretty much one single wide walkway throughout. That was our only negative. Our new rig is about the same length, but it includes a slide adjacent to the kitchen. That extra 3' of width is huge for our indoor comfort level. We push a button to extend the slide.

Advantages: More interior roomDisadvantages: Subtract from OCCC reducing stuff you can carry, can fail, can leak water in & fluid out, cannot use while RV is in motion, can obstruct some interior cabinets/drawers unless deployed (out)Generally, it comes down to personal preference. There are strong opinions for and against on this site. Check out floor plans to see what you like best.

Love my slide. Makes interior much larger on a smaller TT.

One note about a slide: Check to see if you can use the bathroom with the slide in.Some rigs, like the Winnebago Fuse 23A, the slide can be in, and the whole unit can be still used. You can extend the slide for more space, but it is optional.Other rigs, you can do almost nothing with the slides in.Another issue with slides is leaks. If they have a top awning, this helps mitigate things, but every 5-7 years, the seals need to be replaced, for the same reason RV tires have to.Then, there are mechanical issues. Check to see if you can get the slide in via some manual process.In general, I like slides, as they add significantly to living space. However, each model is different, and some slides may be more of a pain than be useful.

How are the slides, when in, going down the road? Do they rattle or cause vibration? Do they upset the center of gravity? Maybe an idiotic question. But, any chance they can slide out while driving? :S

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PghBob
Explorer
Mar 08, 2017
Advantages: More interior room

Disadvantages: Subtract from OCCC reducing stuff you can carry, can fail, can leak water in & fluid out, cannot use while RV is in motion, can obstruct some interior cabinets/drawers unless deployed (out)

Generally, it comes down to personal preference. There are strong opinions for and against on this site. Check out floor plans to see what you like best.
korbe
Explorer
Mar 08, 2017
On the pros & cons of a slide, we camped for years without a slide. Pretty much one single wide walkway throughout. That was our only negative. Our new rig is about the same length, but it includes a slide adjacent to the kitchen. That extra 3' of width is huge for our indoor comfort level. We push a button to extend the slide.

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