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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JMHO, a slide topper is a mandatory item.
I wish Solera/Lippert still made their slide sleeves/boots. Those appeared to go a long way to reduce the chances of water intrusion because there was always a material barrier at all times.
As for a slide, to me, it made a big difference. The "U" shaped dinettes pretty much forced one to sit at the rear, while the slideout in the Lance 855S and the AF 811 allowed one to just slide in and sit.
I wish Solera/Lippert still made their slide sleeves/boots. Those appeared to go a long way to reduce the chances of water intrusion because there was always a material barrier at all times.
As for a slide, to me, it made a big difference. The "U" shaped dinettes pretty much forced one to sit at the rear, while the slideout in the Lance 855S and the AF 811 allowed one to just slide in and sit.
