My Brother just got a new Coleman TT and he says that he can only open the slides if the trailer is plugged in to AC/shore power. The dealer (Camping World) told him it was supposed to be that way.My question is why would they make AC/shore power required for slide out operation on purpose? :? Has anyone ever seen/heard of such a thing? This make no since to me and there is no way I would want this "feature" on mine.

At least he now knows one thing: stay away from that dealer, unless maybe for toilet paper. Slides work on the 12-volt system. Check battery, of course; slides need a strong battery charge. If battery has a full charge then check for a bad connection; check battery terminals for corrosion.

Our slides each have 40 amp DC fuses.Manual states if the battery isn't fully charged, just plugging into shore power may not be enough.Different model, but sounds like a similar setup.

Does everything else work thats on 12 volt when the shore power is disconnected? Lights, Fridge, water pump should all be functional, if they are working at least you know its only on that item, otherwise you may have a disconnected battery,

I've never seen or heard of a slide only working when on shore power! There is a problem somewhere. Did the dealer install a battery?

justafordguy wrote:My Brother just got a new Coleman TT and he says that he can only open the slides if the trailer is plugged in to AC/shore power. The dealer (Camping World) told him it was supposed to be that way.

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RoyF
Explorer
Apr 11, 2017
At least he now knows one thing: stay away from that dealer, unless maybe for toilet paper. Slides work on the 12-volt system. Check battery, of course; slides need a strong battery charge. If battery has a full charge then check for a bad connection; check battery terminals for corrosion.
DiskDoctr
Explorer
Apr 11, 2017
Our slides each have 40 amp DC fuses.

Manual states if the battery isn't fully charged, just plugging into shore power may not be enough.

Different model, but sounds like a similar setup.
kerrlakeRoo
Explorer
Apr 11, 2017
Does everything else work thats on 12 volt when the shore power is disconnected? Lights, Fridge, water pump should all be functional, if they are working at least you know its only on that item, otherwise you may have a disconnected battery,
dodge_guy
Explorer II
Apr 11, 2017
I've never seen or heard of a slide only working when on shore power! There is a problem somewhere.
Did the dealer install a battery?
downtheroad
Explorer
Apr 11, 2017
justafordguy wrote:
My Brother just got a new Coleman TT and he says that he can only open the slides if the trailer is plugged in to AC/shore power. The dealer (Camping World) told him it was supposed to be that way.
gbopp
Explorer
Apr 11, 2017
RoyF wrote:
At least he now knows one thing: stay away from that dealer, unless maybe for toilet paper.

I wouldn't even go for toilet paper. They will sell you the special 'RV Toilet Paper' that MUST be used in the tanks.
BizmarksMom
Explorer
Apr 11, 2017
The slide for sure works off of just the battery. That dealer is full of horse puckey.

Is everything else working inside the trailer when it isn't plugged in?
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Apr 11, 2017
Trailer no longer is 'self-contained' IF ac/shore power is required :S
delwhjr
Explorer
Apr 11, 2017
justafordguy wrote:
My Brother just got a new Coleman TT and he says that he can only open the slides if the trailer is plugged in to AC/shore power. The dealer (Camping World) told him it was supposed to be that way.

My question is why would they make AC/shore power required for slide out operation on purpose? :? Has anyone ever seen/heard of such a thing? This make no since to me and there is no way I would want this "feature" on mine.

Check to make sure battery cutoff is not engaged. No battery=no 12v if not hooked to shore
BadgerMcAdams
Explorer
Apr 11, 2017
justafordguy wrote:
My Brother just got a new Coleman TT and he says that he can only open the slides if the trailer is plugged in to AC/shore power. The dealer (Camping World) told him it was supposed to be that way.

My question is why would they make AC/shore power required for slide out operation on purpose? :? Has anyone ever seen/heard of such a thing? This make no since to me and there is no way I would want this "feature" on mine.

You know, as much as the wife and I like the trailer we are looking at at Camping World, the more I read here, the more I am inclined to look any place else for it...

Sadly, after reading the forums here, I am thinking that ALL RV dealerships are staffed by people who have absolutely no clue about what they are talking about, or care to for that matter.

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