slide outs, different kinds?
I have seen 3 types of slide outs on travel trailers: 1. Cable on the side of the slide out. 2. Tracks on the side (one up & one lower)of the slide out. 3. Beams under the slide out, (nothing on...
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Huntindog wrote:manley wrote:This could be true IF, your TT has a weak frame as many do. Both of my TTs with slides have had the mechanisims go thru the frame... My frames were heavy duty, and the holes were properly reinforced. 10 years on each TT of hard use/rough roads (100% boondocking) with no issues.
A big benefit of the cable slide outs is that the frame isn’t notched to accommodate the mechanism.
Come to think of it, I have not once seen this to be an issue reported here on this forum... Could this be something a salesperson told you? They will say anything to make the sale.
The trade off is weight. Your rugged sturdy frame ultimately makes your RV heavier. If Heavy is OK the additional weight is fine. Cable slides allow for lighter multi slide units.
Lighter units can be towed with smaller trucks. For some weight is a key factor.
