Slide out or no

Ha Ha! Maybe RoyBell is right after all - maybe slide issues are an epidemic! :)

Here's yet another slide failure that's just been posted here on the forums. Way to go, Roy! :W

RoyBell wrote:
I've had fresh water issues on both my campers.

Guess I should just take all the plumbing out of my camper now.

SoundGuy wrote:
For you - yeah, probably a great idea! :W

In all the years we've owned a variety of campers I've likewise not once had a water leak. What does that prove? ... that it won't ever happen? :S

Fact is, slides can / do leak and fail ... you just haven't had your turn yet. :W

RoyBell wrote:
It proves that stuff goes wrong on everyones camper. Some people have blown several sets of ST tires, meanwhile I have never blown any ST tires. Some people have slide issues, some don't. I have had silly water supply issues while you haven't. Just because a couple people have had slide issues doesn't mean it's an epidemic.

And just when did I say the issue of slide failure is an "epidemic"? :h

What I did say is that while all our previous trailers were non-slide we've now got a slide in our current trailer, do enjoy the extra interior space it offers, but I'm not naive enough to believe I'll never have problems with it. It's hardly debatable as slide issues are not all that uncommon. :S

RoyBell wrote:

colliehauler wrote:

dodge guy wrote:
People have more issues with their awnings, leaks, tires, windows, etc, etc, etc than a slide out!

I have no idea what percentage of problems people have with various components.

By the way the the trailer that wicked water from the bottom of the slide is a 06 Cherokee 30F, 2 slides 12' in front and a small slide in bedroom. Same design used in your tt different floor plan.

I also have a 2000 Excursion with the 7.3 Diesel. Not relevant but interesting.

Hows it tow the longer camper? I looked for a while for one but eventually gave up. all used ones are $30K for one with under 200K miles. You could get one with the 6.0 for mid teens-low 20s. I didn't like the idea of potential blowing my engine while towing though.

It's marginal with a big camper. On flat ground it will stay in overdrive but even a highway overpass can make it downshift. The 6.0 is a stronger motor but you are already aware of its shortcomings.

That said I will never get rid of it. I have had it gone through and only have 150k miles on it. Just think before long I can get a antique tag for it. :B

The little Dodge 3.0 Diesel has about the same amount of power as the old 7.3 with a lot better transmission. The new Ford 3.0 Diesel should be promising as well

colliehauler wrote:

dodge guy wrote:
People have more issues with their awnings, leaks, tires, windows, etc, etc, etc than a slide out!

I have no idea what percentage of problems people have with various components.

By the way the the trailer that wicked water from the bottom of the slide is a 06 Cherokee 30F, 2 slides 12' in front and a small slide in bedroom. Same design used in your tt different floor plan.

I also have a 2000 Excursion with the 7.3 Diesel. Not relevant but interesting.

Hows it tow the longer camper? I looked for a while for one but eventually gave up. all used ones are $30K for one with under 200K miles. You could get one with the 6.0 for mid teens-low 20s. I didn't like the idea of potential blowing my engine while towing though.

dodge guy wrote:
People have more issues with their awnings, leaks, tires, windows, etc, etc, etc than a slide out!

I have no idea what percentage of problems people have with various components.

By the way the the trailer that wicked water from the bottom of the slide is a 06 Cherokee 30F, 2 slides 12' in front and a small slide in bedroom. Same design used in your tt different floor plan.

I also have a 2000 Excursion with the 7.3 Diesel. Not relevant but interesting.

People have more issues with their awnings, leaks, tires, windows, etc, etc, etc than a slide out!

RoyBell wrote:

SoundGuy wrote:

RoyBell wrote:
I've had fresh water issues on both my campers. One, the lines froze and cracked over winter and I didn't realize it until the camper started fill up with water. The second one, the hose connection was lose on my outdoor kitchen. Filled the bunk area with water as well. Guess I should just take all the plumbing out of my camper now.

For you - yeah, probably a great idea! :W

In all the years we've owned a variety of campers I've likewise not once had a water leak. What does that prove? ... that it won't ever happen? :S

Fact is, slides can / do leak and fail ... you just haven't had your turn yet. :W

It proves that stuff goes wrong on everyones camper. Some people have blown several sets of ST tires, meanwhile I have never blown any ST tires. Some people have slide issues, some don't. I have had silly water supply issues while you haven't. Just because a couple people have had slide issues doesn't mean it's an epidemic.

That's the whole point. They are not always trouble free like some people make them out to be. While I will never be without a slide in my seasonal. I can understand why people who don't want a slide, one less thing to go wrong.

SoundGuy wrote:

RoyBell wrote:
I've had fresh water issues on both my campers. One, the lines froze and cracked over winter and I didn't realize it until the camper started fill up with water. The second one, the hose connection was lose on my outdoor kitchen. Filled the bunk area with water as well. Guess I should just take all the plumbing out of my camper now.

For you - yeah, probably a great idea! :W

In all the years we've owned a variety of campers I've likewise not once had a water leak. What does that prove? ... that it won't ever happen? :S

Fact is, slides can / do leak and fail ... you just haven't had your turn yet. :W

It proves that stuff goes wrong on everyones camper. Some people have blown several sets of ST tires, meanwhile I have never blown any ST tires. Some people have slide issues, some don't. I have had silly water supply issues while you haven't. Just because a couple people have had slide issues doesn't mean it's an epidemic.

RoyBell wrote:
I've had fresh water issues on both my campers. One, the lines froze and cracked over winter and I didn't realize it until the camper started fill up with water. The second one, the hose connection was lose on my outdoor kitchen. Filled the bunk area with water as well. Guess I should just take all the plumbing out of my camper now.

For you - yeah, probably a great idea! :W

In all the years we've owned a variety of campers I've likewise not once had a water leak. What does that prove? ... that it won't ever happen? :S

Fact is, slides can / do leak and fail ... you just haven't had your turn yet. :W

I've had fresh water issues on both my campers. One, the lines froze and cracked over winter and I didn't realize it until the camper started fill up with water. The second one, the hose connection was lose on my outdoor kitchen. Filled the bunk area with water as well. Guess I should just take all the plumbing out of my camper now.