Replace Hydraulic Slideout with In Wall

Question

Has anyone ever converted to an in-wall slide out mechanism like the Schwintek? My bedroom slide has the mechanism under the bed but the slide does not go all the way to the floor. I would like to modify to free up the floor space. My searching has been much less than productive in locating a source or guidance on whether this is a possibility.

azdryheat · Answer

Schwintek is a terrible slide system but it's your choice.

burbman · Answer

Anything is possible! The biggest challenges are having a dry place to work and equipment to remove the slide. Larger slides are installed/removed with a forklift. I was able to handle the slide removal on my Lance renovation with a couple of buddies because it's only 18" deep and about 6' wide.

Then you have to deal with opening up the walls to handle the installation and framing, and also the wiring and switches needed.

Hard to see the value of this for the time spent unless you are retired are looking for something to do besides play golf....

lwiddis · Answer

Modify a correctly working slide? Not a good idea IMO for a newbie or experienced RVer.

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