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when to put slide outs out

spanky69
Explorer
Explorer
just curios as to what the correct process is do you level your trailer then slide them out or slide them out then level it thanks
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joelc
Explorer III
Explorer III
Level entire unit/then slides. If the unit is not level you might put a strain on the slides.

NC_Hauler
Explorer
Explorer
ford truck guy wrote:
downtheroad wrote:
  1. side to side
  2. front to back
  3. slides out
  4. re-tighten stab jacks on the non-slide side.


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NMDriver
Explorer
Explorer
I put the slide out last. My kitchen is not in the slide. My stove top is the most important point in my leveling. I want my eggs to stay in the center of the pan.
5er/2500Duramax/18ftBoat

downtheroad wrote:
  1. side to side
  2. front to back
  3. slides out
  4. re-tighten stab jacks on the non-slide side.


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Me-Her-the kids
2020 Ford F350 SD 6.7
2020 Redwood 3991RD Garnet

WyoTraveler
Explorer
Explorer
If your manual doesn't have specic directions it doesn't much matter. Otherwise follow what your manual says.

Allworth
Explorer II
Explorer II
The Glendale owner's handbook (generic, but covering all Titanium models) specifically says to level first AND set the rear stabilizers firmly before extending the slides.

I know, dealers do not do this on the lot, but dealers are not living in the trailer week after week.
Formerly posting as "littleblackdog"
Martha, Allen, & Blackjack
2006 Chevy 3500 D/A LB SRW, RVND 7710
Previously: 2008 Titanium 30E35SA. Currently no trailer due to age & mobility problems. Very sad!
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downtheroad
Explorer
Explorer
  1. side to side
  2. front to back
  3. slides out
  4. re-tighten stab jacks on the non-slide side.
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane."

Arctic Fox 25Y
GMC Duramax
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2oldman
Explorer II
Explorer II
I don't think it matters a whole lot, but sometimes my big slide can throw the level off a bit.

Of course if you're TOO much off level then yes, level first, before the curios fall off the shelf.
"If I'm wearing long pants, I'm too far north" - 2oldman

Devocamper
Explorer
Explorer
grampscamper wrote:
Best to level first

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grampscamper
Explorer
Explorer
Best to level first
2019 Grand Design Reflection 230RL
2020 Ford F250 Lariat CC SB 4X4 6.7 B&W Companion RVK3300

Bumpyroad
Explorer
Explorer
owner's manual should say. I have heard of both methods being recommended.
bumpy