Would you buy an RV with slide outs again?

Our MH has two slides. Big mistake...Should have bought the one with 4 slides. Do they make a 5 slide????

Yes on slideouts.

2 RVs in 17 years and not one leak!! We would never buy one without slides.

I would absolutely buy another with a slide or slides! The Slide Awning is to catch the normal garbage that settles on top of things and whIch needs to be brushed off before bringing in a slide.
Under normal circumstances they do Not Flap or Tear or collect Rain .
Without an awning You might need to climb a Ladder to brush off the Pine Needles !

I would certainly buy a motorhome with slide-outs. Ours have never leaked. We did have a problem where they wouldn't retract because the computer board became loose from vibrating down the road. Once fixed, we were back in business.

Every item can break on a motorhome, boat or regular house. The simpler, the less probability of problems. No slides and you will have no problem in that area.... selling it might be a problem as the group will be a lot smaller. Life is short, have fun, enjoy the extra amenities that a fully loaded motorhome will offer. Everything can be fixed.... just have the extra money available to pay for it. :)

MM.

X2 what brirene said.

I would absolutely buy slides again. The awning is not what prevents leaks but rather the seals all around the opening. If you're considering a unit with a slide, inspect the seals to make sure they're still soft and supple, and appear to meet the edges of the slide tightly when extended.

I have a 99 Mountainaire and have never had a issue with ours. I clean and lube yearly with dry lube and clean the seals and protect them with 303. I with you on some, they seem to have a lot of trouble. someone with jump in on the model that you are looking at.

Hmmm. Ours is a little younger. 2003. Two slides. No leaks, no problems. We are full timers.