slide question

I think you'll find more "for" than "against". And for the statement: "Just look at this site how many have problems." That's just because people don't post about their slides unless they "do" have a problem. How many hundreds (maybe thousands) don't have a problem? We'll never know because it isn't posted.

As for me, I've had two rv's with slides and two without (only because they didn't have slides back then). I have two slides now, and yes I have had a problem with one, but once I found out how to adjust it, I haven't had any further problems. A little annual maintenance on the seals, awning, and tracks will go a long ways in preventing problems.

I'll go on record as saying I'll never have another rv without them...in fact, our next rv will have twice as many as we have now!

Ron

I wouldn't get any rv without a slide. I've owned both with and without. The amount of space they give you is worth any perceived con. There is extra weight to consider if you are close to your towing maximum. For the record, we've had two different rvs with a slide for 10+ years and have had no leaks, critters, mechanical issues of ANY kind.

I would go without. A few of my friends have slides and everyone has had problems. Everything from minor water and dirt(from roads)leaks, damage to the floor where the slide moves, to the slide not going in or out. Seems like at least once or twice a year I am helping either a friend or a fellow camper trying to get the slide out or more often getting it to go back in so they can leave. Aside from mechanical problems and adjustments make sure you check and see if you can access what you need in the trailer with the slide(s) in. Some trailers you can not get to the bathroom very easy with the slides in while you are on the road. I think the idea is great but personally it isn't worth the hasle for me. Just look at this site how many have problems.

I see benefits for with and without, and I'd like one of each type. Since I can't have both, though, I prefer one with slides. For our family, the pros of slides definitely outweigh the cons. I say this after having to spend a couple grand to fix one of my slides and rebuild its floor after undetected water intrusion. They're still worth it to me.

One more thing:
Definitely equip your slides with good topper awnings. I believe they will save you much more than they cost. I'll never go without them again.

I agree with those who said a slide is virtually problem free and I wouldn't be without one. That's after owning TTs with and without. Having said that, make sure the slide doesn't hinder your use inside the TT while retracted. In our TT we have access to everything inside whether the slide is in or out and that's the way you want it.

I've owed both.

If given a choice between slide and without a slide, I'd go "without" a slide. That is correct. Without.

Slides have flat roofs and over time, they leak. Slide have rubbers around their edges and over time, they leak. They also let critters into the main chassis box as well. Slides also have moving parts. Moving parts that break and bind. And many slides stop the ability to pull over, use the washroom or have a quick rest in bed on kitchen table, then continue to drive. To use the insides, the slide must be motored out. Slide trailers take more energy to heat and cool as well.

I've own both and knowing what I know today, NO slide trailer is best for me. My next trailer will be without a slide.

Something mechanical can always break. I think a slide gives you a lot more space. Be sure to mainain it properly. I have had 3 units with slides and would get one again.

The nice thing about a slide, is the extra room it gives you. The bad thing is the increase in maintenance for the slide, seals on the slide, slide awning. That being said, I hve had both a Lance Camper, and now a 2001 Sunnybrook Trailer, with slides, and have had no problems with either one in all the time. I do check the slide, seals, and awning occasionally to make sure everything is ok. So overall, I like the slide, and they are not really more of a hassle.

I've owned both. I couldn't go back to a trailer w/o a slide. It is hassle free and the extra space provided is great.

My advice from experience...don't buy a new trailer without at least one slide...or you will soon be trading it in for one with them.

New slide systems are not a hassle and well worth it.