Slide out info

2012Coleman wrote:
Make sure you keep the rubber gaskets lubricated with a product like this.

Also, before you slide it back in - especially after camping, make sure that the top of it is free from debris, and isn't wet. Unless you have a slide topper. I use a collapsible ladder and an electric leaf blower. Always take a couple of old towels too.

Make sure that you check for obstructions on the inside before closing - we put down a carpet which would be squished if not removed and could cause an issue.

good advice...
i pulled the molding off the inside of the living room slide in 2 places on 2 occasions in our first TT. cabinet door open once, and tv tray with legs left in bad place another time.

My previous TT was a Coleman - doubt you will have any issues, but check your manual, or ask the dealer. Don't let anyone talk you into buying slide-out supports.

Yup, mine has a crank handle to insert in a small hole in side of trailer. The hole is actually on the other side of trailer, than the slide being operated.

Jerry

There should be a manual crank with the trailer if new or a place to put a wrench on the motor shaft. My trailer has a small crank handle that fits onto the motor. Have to lay on your back under the slide to operate it. Other trailers may have it inside or through a small hole like a pickup truck has.

Although some members have posted that theirs does not have any way to operate it without the motor, I have never seen one like this.
Barney

Mine has a hand ratchet ~ 1/4" atta time ~~ But it does get there.

JM2¢ ~~ YMMV

Of the slide out motor fails, would there be a way to manually slide it in?

Great info guys thanks.

Make sure you keep the rubber gaskets lubricated with a product like this.

Also, before you slide it back in - especially after camping, make sure that the top of it is free from debris, and isn't wet. Unless you have a slide topper. I use a collapsible ladder and an electric leaf blower. Always take a couple of old towels too.

Make sure that you check for obstructions on the inside before closing - we put down a carpet which would be squished if not removed and could cause an issue.

We have a 2003 Winnebago Class C with 2 slides. So far, no failures even though they sound and act kind of funky when operated. I do lube with white grease or lube labeled as for slide-outs but honestly don't know if I do it properly. People do have problems with slides. I suspect the overall quality of the RV and the company are relevant. The mechanism under ours seems pretty heavy duty and not flimsy.

Thanks for info.