Slide reliability - Are they reliable?
Years back I had 1995 5th wheel it had problems with the slide rollers and seals, etc. due to this I have been reluctant to get anything with slides. However I now find myself wanting another RV and...
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Based on all the people I know that have trailers with slides IMHO they are reliable enouogh that it shouldn't be very high on the decision list. Decide on the trailer you like best, slides or not and then buy it.
IMHO a FAR FAR FAR higher decision point is with the slides IN can I get to the bathroom, fridge, cooktop, microwave, dinette, bedroom etc. water pump switch, lights, sink when I stop at a rest stop or if I want to be ready to go ASAP in the morning.
with many trailer the answer is NO to all or some of these and if they are important to you, look carefully. There are reasons why trailers on lots and show have slides extended.
This was high priority in our case and the answer to all the above is YES.
IMHO a FAR FAR FAR higher decision point is with the slides IN can I get to the bathroom, fridge, cooktop, microwave, dinette, bedroom etc. water pump switch, lights, sink when I stop at a rest stop or if I want to be ready to go ASAP in the morning.
with many trailer the answer is NO to all or some of these and if they are important to you, look carefully. There are reasons why trailers on lots and show have slides extended.
This was high priority in our case and the answer to all the above is YES.
