What the heck is this?

yup, two lock arms. I had to use the tool for the less accessible locations. I can't get my arm in enough to engage the rear on any of the driver's side slides.

Additionally I think someone tried to open the front driver's slide while the rear bar was engaged. Seems a bit misshapen. I was able to get it to engage though.

The rear kitchen latch is too easy to engage, might need to ask Newmar if there's a way to make it tighter.

Cook Weiner or marshmallows on a fire?

Those two pieces would also be helpful when installing serpentine belts on today's sidewinder engines.

Richard

Monkeyman_and_Lady wrote:
The bedroom latch is a bit tricky. Are those locks only on one side of the slide, or both? If both, I can see using this for some narrow access on my rig.

Each slide has 2 lock arms. Front and Rear. Doug

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The bedroom latch is a bit tricky. Are those locks only on one side of the slide, or both? If both, I can see using this for some narrow access on my rig.

Monkeyman_and_Lady wrote:
Maybe they set it up so elderly users (who might have upper arm strength issues) can operate the lock.

It did help me loop around and get my seat belts for the couch from under it. I thought "they built a tool for THAT????"

Yes, it is for people that do not have the upper body strength to lift the arms in the lock position. Also, some of the slide room designs have NO access to get your arm into the side to lift the lock arms, so you have to use the tool. Doug

Maybe they set it up so elderly users (who might have upper arm strength issues) can operate the lock.

It did help me loop around and get my seat belts for the couch from under it. I thought "they built a tool for THAT????"

And it can double as an "out back" tp holder.

You mean when I have the slides in, correct? If that's the case, yes, I do lock the arms.

For what it's worth, the dealer did not explain the tool to me, but they did a thorough job of the remainder of the demonstration. Still have a ton to learn and some ideas for modifications.