Can you use your camper with the slideout not out?

[joebedford]

Been thinking about getting a slide in camper for occasions when our 5th wheel is just too much. Been wondering about tight spots like truck stops and the like - can you use your unit with the slide in?

I suspect the answer is some yes, some no.

[msiminoff]

joebedford wrote:
Can you use your unit with the slide in?

My Alpenlite is 100% useable with the slideout in, although it does reduce the width at the entry door a bit.
If we're just making a quick stop for lunch or a potty-break then we don't bother to extend the slide... also if overnight temps are much below freezing then we sometimes sleep with the slide in.
Cheers
-Mark

[pjay9]

Surf Ram wrote:

pjay9 wrote:
Surf...you got a flat-head in the woody?

It did when I owned it, the current owner has a Ford 302 in it now. I now have a Morris Minor Traveller Woodie, I should update my pic sometime...

Nearly brought one of those home when I was in the UK with the USAF in 70's...You got to post pic! So cool! Sometimes I wish I had my Vespa back '64 GL...opps! Have we hijacked this post...SOOORRRYYY folks!

Slides...oh yeah!!! They give you loads more room and sometimes are a PIA!!!! Warm regards, PJ :W

[Surf_Ram]

pjay9 wrote:
Surf...you got a flat-head in the woody?

It did when I owned it, the current owner has a Ford 302 in it now. I now have a Morris Minor Traveller Woodie, I should update my pic sometime...

[jimh406]

I have to barely open the slide to get in. Once in, my camper is usable with slides in. It stays warmer with slides closed.

[cleary]

Our oversized U-shaped dinette that is in our full length slide along with the reefer completely blocks the door when closed. The slide narrows where the fridge is and allows the bathroom to be deeper. We don't consider this to be an inconvenience and is well worth the 7 second wait for the slide to go from fully closed to fully open.

Chuck

[pjay9]

Surf...you got a flat-head in the woody?

[Surf_Ram]

Summerwind 811S I can, a little tight though as I am 6'5" and 270

[pjay9]

kerry4951, good idea!

[kerry4951]

Yes on my AF 1140. I even installed a second slide out switch near the cabover. Once we climb into bed I can easily hit the button and bring the slide out in if its cold outside or if I want to be more stealth.

[Boatycall]

Herb36 wrote:
1181 Impossible to get in or move in the camper

X2 for my Eagle Cap double slide... can't even get in the door. But I have yet to be somewhere where that's caused an issue.

[Herb36]

1181 Impossible to get in or move in the camper

[805gregg]

2003 Lance 1071 yes no problem

[Glacier_D]

My 2009 EC 1050, yes.

My previous S&S 950SCS, no way.

[JohnAM]

Lance 2011 1191 the depth of the slide was increased from previous models. You can access the bathroom with the slide in, no problem it's a rear bath and the door is across from the side entry so its ok for a quick stop. However, you can not get between the table and stove or into the bed with the slide in, unless you are very small, so we would never camp this way.