Slide Supports

[pcaffrey]

The question is does anyone put stands or any supports under the slide out when parked for extended period of time or is this a NoNo. And if you do what do you use. Thanks

[Allworth]

Glendale's generic owner's book specifically said NOT to use them.

[filrupmark]

Harley Doc wrote:
I use them to stabilize all the time, never to support.

I use JT Strong arms to stabilize.

[fj12ryder]

FWIW, our 2003 Montana Big Sky recommended slide supports if you were parked for an extended period of time. They weren't supplied however.

[laknox]

wildtoad wrote:
FWIW, while at Myrtle Beach State Park this past week I did see a TT with a support under the slide. Looked like your basic bottle jack. So someone is doing it.

And Camping World still pushes them, along with king pin tripods.

Lyle

[George_H]

I remember one night on the OR coast where the wind was strong enough to rock the 5er, saw one where plastic wheel chocks wound up in next space. Just think of what could have happened to supported slide.

[old_guy]

if your slide outs require support the factory would have shipped the TT with supports. if you use 2x4's or the like under the slide out and your tires go flat over night while you are sleeping, you would have to buy new slide outs

[Old-Biscuit]

Slideouts are 'self supporting'


If needed the RV MFG would have provided them to limit warranties issues
YET they do NOT


Just because something is sold via aftermarket does NOT mean it is necessary, worthwhile or even an improvement.


Seeing someone use something is NOT a recommendation.

Check with YOUR RV MFG about the use of slideout supports for YOUR RV.

[Me_Again]

They are something that should not be on store shelves anymore!!!

[Harley_Doc]

I use them to stabilize all the time, never to support.

[wildtoad]

FWIW, while at Myrtle Beach State Park this past week I did see a TT with a support under the slide. Looked like your basic bottle jack. So someone is doing it.

[ScottG]

A total no-no per most manufacturers.
Can do nothing but harm in the long run.

[Lwiddis]

If the manufacturer doesn’t advise supports, why are you concerned?

[Me_Again]

Try this, set your trailer up and put supports under a slide. Then let the air out of one of the tires like it went flat and see what kind of damage happens to the slide.

[DutchmenSport]

Nope, not necessary for any modern RV. Perhaps if the camper is set up stationary, with wheels removed and on blocks the slide-outs might benefit from being supported, but even then, really not necessary. They are designed to be used with no support. Use them the way they are intended and you won't have problems. Don't try to recreate what the manufacturers have already done.