I was paging through the Camping World magazine that we received and see that they have 'slide out stabilizers'.Does anybody use stabilizers for their slide outs?We have 3 slides, 2 for the living area and 1 for the bedroom.Also, we are looking for a cover for our Jayco 34RSBS. Are there any suggestions regarding the brand to consider purchasing?Thanks,Tom

I made mine for our unit, only having one slide. And it really helps on stabilizing . If you can weld at all or know some one ,, I made mine for about 35.00 for two. V's CW's $$$. Most other RV out fits carry the supports , BUT beware of the small size of the foot print. If you do weld of=r have friend, I can send you my pattern. .. Let me know .PM.Chuck

CAUTION!!!Most if not all TT manufacturers expressly forbid the use of slide stabilizers.The reason is simple. If the TT settles for any reason (soft ground under the TT jacks, or tires, or a tire with a slow leak etc.) the TT will lower, but the slides with their added supports will not be able to lower with the TT.This will put tremendous pressure on the slides and the TT slide opening. SERIOUS EXPENSIVE damage is highly likely.

Huntindog wrote:CAUTION!!!Most if not all TT manufacturers expressly forbid the use of slide stabilizers.The reason is simple. If the TT settles for any reason (soft ground under the TT jacks, or tires, or a tire with a slow leak etc.) the TT will lower, but the slides with their added supports will not be able to lower with the TT.This will put tremendous pressure on the slides and the TT slide opening. SERIOUS EXPENSIVE damage is highly likely.2x!!! Don't use them. Keep any and all stablizers under the main frame of the camper.

Huntindog wrote:CAUTION!!!Most if not all TT manufacturers expressly forbid the use of slide stabilizers.The reason is simple. If the TT settles for any reason (soft ground under the TT jacks, or tires, or a tire with a slow leak etc.) the TT will lower, but the slides with their added supports will not be able to lower with the TT.This will put tremendous pressure on the slides and the TT slide opening. SERIOUS EXPENSIVE damage is highly likely.X2!Slides are not only supported by the rails underneath the interior trim frame.

X3 or 4 or what ever. Lifting the slide in its opening can be catastrophic and no manufacturer suggests using them.

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Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Sep 07, 2017
Slide outs are 'self supporting' and are NOT intended to be a means of stabilizing the RV.
Ever wonder why RV MFGs do NOT include them....or even offer them :H

Remember.........
Just because something is available via aftermarket does NOT mean it is worth while, functional, an improvement or even needed
ScottG
Nomad
Sep 06, 2017
X3 or 4 or what ever.
Lifting the slide in its opening can be catastrophic and no manufacturer suggests using them.
rhagfo
Explorer III
Sep 06, 2017
Huntindog wrote:
CAUTION!!!
Most if not all TT manufacturers expressly forbid the use of slide stabilizers.

The reason is simple. If the TT settles for any reason (soft ground under the TT jacks, or tires, or a tire with a slow leak etc.) the TT will lower, but the slides with their added supports will not be able to lower with the TT.
This will put tremendous pressure on the slides and the TT slide opening. SERIOUS EXPENSIVE damage is highly likely.

X2!
Slides are not only supported by the rails underneath the interior trim frame.
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Sep 06, 2017
Huntindog wrote:
CAUTION!!!
Most if not all TT manufacturers expressly forbid the use of slide stabilizers.

The reason is simple. If the TT settles for any reason (soft ground under the TT jacks, or tires, or a tire with a slow leak etc.) the TT will lower, but the slides with their added supports will not be able to lower with the TT.
This will put tremendous pressure on the slides and the TT slide opening. SERIOUS EXPENSIVE damage is highly likely.

2x!!! Don't use them. Keep any and all stablizers under the main frame of the camper.
Huntindog
Explorer
Sep 06, 2017
CAUTION!!!
Most if not all TT manufacturers expressly forbid the use of slide stabilizers.

The reason is simple. If the TT settles for any reason (soft ground under the TT jacks, or tires, or a tire with a slow leak etc.) the TT will lower, but the slides with their added supports will not be able to lower with the TT.
This will put tremendous pressure on the slides and the TT slide opening. SERIOUS EXPENSIVE damage is highly likely.
janechucknicode
Explorer
Sep 06, 2017
I made mine for our unit, only having one slide. And it really helps on stabilizing . If you can weld at all or know some one ,, I made mine for about 35.00 for two. V's CW's $$$. Most other RV out fits carry the supports , BUT beware of the small size of the foot print. If you do weld of=r have friend, I can send you my pattern. .. Let me know .PM.
Chuck

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