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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Troutguy wrote:
My AF 811's bathroom and fridge is accessible with the slide in, although you may have to suck it in a little to get through (I should probably suck it in all the time anyway). The main concern about partially opening the slide when using the lavy/fridge is remembering to close it fully when getting back on the road again......and the additional wear and tear on the slide motor and mechanism.
When I bought this camper I was hesitant because I didn't want a slide but now I could not own a TC without one. I've been lusting for an AF992, although I personally haven't seen one, however it looks like you have to almost open the slide fully to access the fridge and lavy.
Same here, can squeeze by unless I put on another 20 lbs, lol.
Fwiw, we usually run the slide out a little bit when gettin in for lunch or something. I can report that leaving the slide out a bit and driving. Down the road has so far had no negative effects. More than once I'll notice, an hour or 2 after getting on the road, that the slide isn't all the way in. So no harm no foul if you forget, at least on my old AF campers.
