In regards to the slide...I own a 2010 Freedom elite 31R and have a pdf file of the construction blue prints...I can email them to you if you think they may help..Charlie
check this trailer out..http://coachmenrv.com/products/apex.aspx?utm_source=Copy+of+Spriing+Open+House+April+2013&utm_campaign=Email+Newsletter&utm_medium=emailCharlie
My local Ford Dealer charges $40 to change the oil & Filter. This includes the multi-point inspection which is very useful.I find this cheap enough to have them do the job...Charlie