Winnebago Sightseer slide retaining strap
My 02 Winnebago Sightseer 27c has a Quickee slide. The prior owner removed the carpet and installed vinyl tile. Originally, this motorhome was equiped with a retaining strap for the slide. The at...
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jspringator wrote:
My primary concern is that of crashworthiness since the slide will house the passenger. Looking at the screws for the attachment point on the slide, it is hard to believe they are designed to withstand much of a load.
Slide locks and Slide restraining straps are NOT for Crash Worthiness. They are installed to, depending on OEM design
1. Make a tight upper seal
2. To keep the room "solid" to prevent movement and noises
3. To "hopefully" keep the room from creeping out in transit. They will not fully extend, but can creep out if the Motor lock or Hyd system fails to hold pressure. These type restrainers(your is this type), do this job
What I would do for your case, just take a standard Tub/Shower 1.5 inch curtain aluminum rod, cut to fit between the slide flange and wall and install the heavy duty rubber ends and wedge between the slide fascia and sidewall. This is what older OEM's did on slide rooms. This will keep the room solid and in check. You casn do both ends or just 1 end. Doug
This is what it will look like.
http://www.doityourselfrv.com/better-rv-slide-out-safety-locks/
