Slideout mechanisms
I looked at a TT that uses a cable system for the slideout. Some others have what looks like rack and pinion. I would love to hear your opinions as to which slideout mechanism is the most reliable. ...
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Cable systems are quite a bit lighter than standard geared systems. You'll notice on many "Ultra light units" that they have switched to cable systems.
Remember that they are using aircraft grade S.S. cables (just like on commercial aircraft).
And finally repairing a cable system is usually done from the inside of the trailer ( no need to remove the undercarriage cover)to access the drive mechanism.
I found the cable system pulls the top & bottom of the slide in equally for a rather tight fit.
Happy trails,
Remember that they are using aircraft grade S.S. cables (just like on commercial aircraft).
And finally repairing a cable system is usually done from the inside of the trailer ( no need to remove the undercarriage cover)to access the drive mechanism.
I found the cable system pulls the top & bottom of the slide in equally for a rather tight fit.
Happy trails,
