Importance of accessing TC without opening a slide.
I have seen a few comments on TC forums and other RV forums regarding the benefit of entering without having to open a slide. I was just wondering what the thought process is.
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I spend a lot of time in National Parks. Most have pullouts, rest stops, observation points. It is great to be able to pull off the road and be able to use the restroom, cook a meal, and or take a nap. Of course, I do the same during road trips and often use rest stops.
I would only buy a TC that had full functionality without opening slides. In fact I bought a TC without any slides. I do not need to find a campsite with room to operate slides. I often "stealth" camp. Without slides I can spend the night just about anywhere without needing extra space and without making it obvious that I am camping. Slides add to the mechanical complexity, add weight, and increase the potential for leaks and water damage. Typically most of what you get from slides is floor space and not much else of functional value.
I would only buy a TC that had full functionality without opening slides. In fact I bought a TC without any slides. I do not need to find a campsite with room to operate slides. I often "stealth" camp. Without slides I can spend the night just about anywhere without needing extra space and without making it obvious that I am camping. Slides add to the mechanical complexity, add weight, and increase the potential for leaks and water damage. Typically most of what you get from slides is floor space and not much else of functional value.
