Rough2000
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I would like some input from you guys regarding Hydraulic vs Electric Slides. I hope this doesn't turn into a gas vs diesel argument. I have heard some pros and cons from the sales people depending on the unit they are selling. What have your experiences been?
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dbbls
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I have had both and they both work. It's 6 of one, half a dozen of the other.
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Twomed
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Have worked on both...replaced parts on both. Good design, i.e. smooth operation is much more important than how it gets done. Neither would be a deal breaker for me. I do think that a manual operation option is a plus, however with 18" slides, I don't see either pushing in a hyd or hand racheting an electric as much of an option. 
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Sandy & Shirley
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Some of hte electric slide systems allow you to open and close any slide or all slides in any order. They hydralic slides open and close in a preset order and you usually have to go outside to the hydralic unit to turn off slides if you don't want them to open. This all comes at a price. Hydralic slides run off of a single hydralic pump. Electric slides require an entire slide mechinism for each slide. We have hydralics and are very pleased with them.
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was_butnotnow
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Find the 5er that is right for you and don't worry about the slides. If the overall quality is there the slides will be ok also.
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NC Hauler
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I've had both, no issues with either. As stated, get the 5er you want
and however the slides are powered, you'll be fine.
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Dave H M
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I have had both and they both worked fine. 
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ford truck guy
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Ditto on the above, buy it and enjot it don't worry about how the slides work , as long as they work.
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JUrban
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The Bus has both and they work fine. A bit different, but results are the same.
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j2catfish
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I have had both and prefer the hydraulic slides. The electrical slides operated much slower than the hydraulic and they can be a pain to adjust. I suppose that the hydraulic system could be difficult to adjust also, but I have no experience with that. As far as selecting which slide to extend (or retract): some hydraulic systems allow you to select which slide to move via switches in the living area.
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