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Leaving Slides Out

We're new to slides with our 2002.  What are the pros and cons of leaving slides out when not using the coach?

Larry

Re: Leaving Slides Out

Reply #1 –
I know of no pros
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

Re: Leaving Slides Out

Reply #2 –
I leave mine out at home, because I sometimes use it as a "guest house".  But try to keep the sealing areas on slide, well waxed, so the inflatable seals won't stick to slides.
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

Re: Leaving Slides Out

Reply #4 –
Leaving the slide in or out still requires the bladder too seal.  Leaving it out presents some problems with the awning in high wind situations and the awning tends to collect water.  You will also get some water on the top of the slide which may be more of a problem if the bladder seal is not good.  The awning fabric/stitching will also suffer over time (years) from the sun exposure.  Also, water can accumulate in the pin lock holes if the drains are not clear.  I leave mine out at home for extended periods of time (weeks/months).  It makes it a lot easier to get in and out of the coach.

Hope this helps,

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
PakCanoe 15

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Reply #5 –
Quote from: Rich Bowman –
Leaving the slide in or out still requires the bladder too seal.  Leaving it out presents some problems with the awning in high wind situations and the awning tends to collect water.  You will also get some water on the top of the slide which may be more of a problem if the bladder seal is not good.  The awning fabric/stitching will also suffer over time (years) from the sun exposure.  Also, water can accumulate in the pin lock holes if the drains are not clear.  I leave mine out at home for extended periods of time (weeks/months).  It makes it a lot easier to get in and out of the coach.

Hope this helps,

Rich
Good points, didn't think about the pin lock holes and awnings. My coach does not have awnings or locks, and if seal is not inflated , that annoying yellow light just keeps flashing.
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

Re: Leaving Slides Out

Reply #6 –
Don't see any cons with leaving it out, as long as you do your due diligence before bringing it in.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

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Reply #7 –
I generally leave the slide out long term when I need it out, but bring it in otherwise or if high winds or Texas hail is expected.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer
 

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Reply #8 –
Here's HWH (Joe Portelli's ) response to my recent inquiries whether any protectant needs to be applied to the seals; and while in storage, whether it's necessary to retract and extend the slides periodically. Hope this info from HWH is helpful to the group.

 There is nothing you should be putting on the air seals at all. They
should be fine just the way they are. As far as extending and retracting
the room while it is in storage, here is what we basically tell people,
if you go out to the coach once a month to start the engine then run the
HWH systems also, if not you still should be fine.

Thank you

Joe Portelli
Fiddler
1959 Parris Island grad
40' 2001 U320 Build 5875
1999 Suburban K1500 toad
1986 Corvette Pacecar
ssoftail@comcast.net