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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manley wrote:Easy now, I like many others started with a 1/2 ton. Back in 1993, It was a 73 Blazer, towing a 75 Prowler. No slides back then, but the Prowler frame was pretty stout. One thing I am firm believer in is a strong frame. Just about anything else can be upgraded.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.
Why yes, your royal highness, it was pointed out by the salesman as an advantage of my particular brand of camper. Since I tow with a half ton - obviously risking my life and the lives of everyone within three states - it helps reduce the weight because we don't require structural reinforcement of the frame. I'm really happy that you have the holy grail of tow vehicle and travel trailer. Some of us don't have that luxury.
