Slideouts: Benefits and drawbacks
For those considering a camper with a slide out, or without, I will offer my 3 cents worth: Benefits: More space! I love the expanded floor space I get in my AF811 with the slide out. I can i...
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deltabravo
Just a suggestion....I installed a second slide out switch just outside the cabover area. That way once we get into bed, all I have to do is hit the switch and bring the slide out in. Before, as you know, I had to stand in the back of my AF, bring in the slide out, and then fight my way back up into the bed area. Getting up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom was another adventure. Now its not an issue with the second switch.
I will also add that I personally would not have a slide out without an awning. Ive never had an issue with water coming in thru the slide out. Thats during any rain or after bringing the slide out in.
Just a suggestion....I installed a second slide out switch just outside the cabover area. That way once we get into bed, all I have to do is hit the switch and bring the slide out in. Before, as you know, I had to stand in the back of my AF, bring in the slide out, and then fight my way back up into the bed area. Getting up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom was another adventure. Now its not an issue with the second switch.
I will also add that I personally would not have a slide out without an awning. Ive never had an issue with water coming in thru the slide out. Thats during any rain or after bringing the slide out in.
