Forum Discussion

Duane4238's avatar
Duane4238
Explorer
Mar 09, 2014

SLIDES - Open or close

I have a 2011 Keystone Springdale 311 that I purchased in the fall of 2013. It is set up on my land at my hunting camp and won't be moved at all. In the fall, before the snow, I winterized it and closed the 2 slides. It's been like that all winter and now I'd like to open it up to enjoy the upcoming spring weather that I'm hoping we'll have. The question I have is can I leave the slides open for the season, or should I close them up until the threat of more snow is gone? I don't really know if some snow will hurt them. What recommendations do you have? Thanks in advance.
Duane
  • jaycocreek's avatar
    jaycocreek
    Explorer II
    Mar 09, 2014
    I believe if you read your manual, Keystone/Springdale recommends running the slides once a month, not that I do,but my 2010 manual recommends it.
  • Taz_23's avatar
    Taz_23
    Explorer
    Mar 09, 2014
    We have our trailer on a seasonal site and once the threat of snow is gone the slides stay open for the season. All of the campers at our campgrounds do the same.
  • mobilefleet's avatar
    mobilefleet
    Explorer
    Mar 09, 2014
    korbe is correct. Plus you don't want snow weight piling on top of it putting pressure on it, or animals scurrying around on top pf slides building nests, and just general wear and tear
  • korbe's avatar
    korbe
    Explorer
    Mar 09, 2014
    When I look up and see how it all fits together, I close mine up cause it looks to me like its a better seal being closed. Less chance on water intrusion, IMHO.
  • Mr__Camper's avatar
    Mr__Camper
    Explorer
    Mar 09, 2014
    When ours isn't in use it's closed up. Only reason over the years for us to do that has been personal preference.

About Travel Trailer Group

44,029 PostsLatest Activity: Jan 21, 2025