How durable/reliable are slideouts?
As I look around at various RV's to eventually figure out what I'd like to buy, one of the designs I really like has a rear-facing slideout. With it in, the bed is a sofa, and if you slide it out the ...
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Go down to any RV dealer and wander around.
You will be hard pressed to find a unit over 25' without slides unless it was a special order. They are that valuable in terms of creating more space inside. A non-slide unit will take a big hit in terms of resale value for the same reason.
Any mechanical system needs maintenance but unless you abuse it, reliability shouldn't be a major concern.
If you camp regularly in -30f, you might be able to make a case but for normal use, it's not an issue. We've been down to -5f, in ours (unseasonably cold snap when it should have been in the 50's). The furnace kept up though we did go thru propane quickly.
You will be hard pressed to find a unit over 25' without slides unless it was a special order. They are that valuable in terms of creating more space inside. A non-slide unit will take a big hit in terms of resale value for the same reason.
Any mechanical system needs maintenance but unless you abuse it, reliability shouldn't be a major concern.
If you camp regularly in -30f, you might be able to make a case but for normal use, it's not an issue. We've been down to -5f, in ours (unseasonably cold snap when it should have been in the 50's). The furnace kept up though we did go thru propane quickly.
