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ecksdude
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Jul 26, 2015

Question about kitchen slides

Hello all,

Looking for input.

I am looking for a new (or lightly used) trailer and we are looking at the larger units. (i.e. 324BHTS Jayco Eagle).

A friend told me he would be concerned about having a slide in the kitchen area and that the motion of the slide back and forth would create extra wear on the gas and plumbing connection, which could lead to problems down the road.

For those who owned (or previously owned) RV's with slideouts in the kitchen, is this something I should be concerned about? Concerned enough to choose one without the slideout in the kitchen?

My wife really wants the extra counter space of the island, but I'm concerned as I would be the one fixing stuff... ;)

13 Replies

  • We haven't had any problems with a kitchen slide and your concerns. What I don't like and don't want in a kitchen slide is a refrigerator because I don't want all of that extra weight in the slide.

    Bill
  • On my trailer, the slideout includes the dinette and the fridge. I've had no issues with the fridge, Four years old now. Worst case, I might have to replace that flexible propane hose at some point. I suggest get the floorplan you like, and then just deal with whatever comes up.