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CFerguson
Explorer II
Oct 26, 2018

Cable vs Roller/Rail slideouts

Cable vs Roller/Rail slideouts

1) Which of these systems is the most dependable? ie, Which is more likely to fail first given the same amount of usage?

2) Is either easier for the owner to fix than the other?

3) Are repairs on one more expensive than the other?

We're looking to upgrade soon and this isn't an issue we've ever thought much about. I'm sure each will give good service, but if one has the edge over the other, I'd like to know before purchasing.
TIA!

14 Replies

  • Well if you look at the past few years, a while back seems everyone was using the Schwintek slide system, but now some of the top brands, like DRV have switch to the BAL Accuslide cable system.
    Have good friends who got their unit a year after ours and have had several motors changed in their Schwintek slides. Ours has the BAL Accurslide and no issues in 3 1/2 years of almost full time use.
  • Cable slide are way more trouble prone. Hydraulic is the best, electric is next, cable far third.
    Cables tend to stretch, get out of alignment.
  • 1. Either will give you thousands of cycles with proper maintenance.
    2. Not in my opinion.
    3. IDK.

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