 |
06-11-2012, 09:43 PM
|
#1
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Tucson AZ
Posts: 616
|
better to store slide outs out or in
When you aren't going anywhere for a month or two....or even once a month, is it better to store them in? specially with the awnings?
|
|
|
|
06-11-2012, 09:55 PM
|
#2
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Fraser Valley BC Canada
Posts: 7,015
|
When our RV sits for a month or two, we have our slide outs IN. I do, however, bring them in and out every so often (once every two weeks or so) to keep the seals and internal moving parts lubricated. This practice is recommended in the Lippert Operation and Service Manual as well as in the Keystone Owner's Manual.
I think having the slide topper in a rolled up position makes it less prone to UV damage and puts less stress on the spring mechanism. When I do extend the slideout, the awning gets a good cleaning before I retract the slide.
__________________
2008 Cougar 5th Wheel 27RKS
2005 2500 GMC Duramax 
|
|
|
|
|
06-12-2012, 07:09 AM
|
#3
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Tucson AZ
Posts: 616
|
how do you clean them and is there some kind of conditioner that you can put on those and the awning? How do you do it too if there is something? Arizona heat/sun is so hard on stuff.
|
|
|
|
|
06-12-2012, 03:34 PM
|
#4
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Vancouver, Washington
Posts: 36
|
Montana Manual
states they should be stored in the retracted position.
__________________
Greg and Kris
Vancouver, Washington
2013 Montana 3750FL
Level-Up, Dual Pane Windows, King Bed, 12' Refrigerator, 2nd A/C, Onan Generator, Central Vacuum, Electric Fireplace, Progressive EMS-HW50C, and Goodyear G614s.
2012 F-350
Crew Cab, DRW, 4X4, Autumn Red, Lariat Interior Package, Diesel, Camper Pkg, HD Alternator, Rapid-Heat Cab Heater, Engine Block Heater, Tough Bed bedliner, Reese Elite 25K, Skid Plate Package, TruXedo Lo Pro QT, RVND 7710 GPS, and TST TPMS.
|
|
|
|
|
06-12-2012, 06:00 PM
|
#5
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Michigan
Posts: 9
|
I also leave my slideouts retracted when not in use. If you have
a hydraulic system on your slide-outs you will need to wipe the
cylinder rods with WD40 if you leave them out for a long period
of time. The cylinder rods will rust if not protected. Once the rods
start to pit and chrome plating starts to flake it will damage seals
when you retract and extend the slide-outs.
2011 Montana 3150RL
2003 Dodge 3500 Dually 5.9 Cummins HO
Air Ride 5TH Wheel Hitch
|
|
|
|
|
06-13-2012, 11:57 AM
|
#6
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Gaylord
Posts: 26,979
|
When the slide is in, I have one wall and 2 windows that could potentially leak, when the slide is out, I have 3 walls, 4 windows and a roof that could leak. Seems like the less exposure the better when it comes to preserving the slide and the RV, so store with the slide in and minimize the exposure.
__________________
John
2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
|
|
|
|
|
06-13-2012, 12:12 PM
|
#7
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Tucson AZ
Posts: 616
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruce Jackson
I also leave my slideouts retracted when not in use. If you have
a hydraulic system on your slide-outs you will need to wipe the
cylinder rods with WD40 if you leave them out for a long period
of time. The cylinder rods will rust if not protected. Once the rods
start to pit and chrome plating starts to flake it will damage seals
when you retract and extend the slide-outs.
2011 Montana 3150RL
2003 Dodge 3500 Dually 5.9 Cummins HO
Air Ride 5TH Wheel Hitch
|
 oh man, I better do that soon. THANK YOU!!!!!
|
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
