Slide question

[Nevadastars]

We just picked up a Class C with a slide and was curious if we should store it with the slide extended or not. I noticed a lot of people keep theirs extended, even though the unit is not in use. It seems to me that keeping it closed would be easier on it, but maybe I'm wrong. What is the best way store it?

[dougrainer]

You leave it RETRACTED. What happens if the slide system fails while in storage? How do you get it in to be repaired? Slide rooms also seal best when retracted. Doug

[Nevadastars]

Thanks guy's, that is exactly my thinking. I have a neighbor that lives in San Jose, Ca, but has a small house in our area that he visits half a dozen times a year. He has a fiver with two slides that he keeps extended all year long. I always thought it has to be rough on it with the fierce wind and sandstorms we get here in Northern Nevada. Mine will stay closed when not in use. Thanks

[btd35]

It's better to keep it in to keep it from weathering, and undue stress on rollers and rails when extended for long periods of time.

[RVNDC]

I keep mine in to avoid bad weather, bird droppings, etc. Also is the slide fails to open it's easier to get to the shop verses stuck in the out position.