2oldman
Winchester WA
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MrWizard wrote:Why are people posting about the motors and weight
that slide doesn't have too move hubby, Wondering that myself..
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Artemus Gordon
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I would think that as long as he does not make it a "ride", you know sit in chair and ride slide in and out, it should be fine!
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rockportrocket
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Do not let him ride in the slide, while you are pulling it down the road.
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ktmrfs
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Our superslide has a queen sofa and 6 person dinette in the slide. Haven't seen spec's, and owners manual doesn't have any comments, but based on the fact that the sofa and dinette are in the slide one should expect at least to be able to have 2 people on the sofa or 4 in the dinette at one time w/o an issue.
I've seen others with the fridge, stove, and whole kitchen in the slide along with dinette. So they must be designed to hold a fair amount of weight.
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mosseater
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My Lippert slide is pretty beefy. Don't know what the limit is, but I've had four at the dinette and three on the sofa all at once. I wouldn't push my luck while it's moving, though.
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Dave Wilburn
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As long as you don't need a forklift to get him out of there, the slide will hold him just fine.
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ouremptynest
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LOL . . . lots of fun responses.
I did finally figure out how to contact the manufacturer and talk to someone with a clue. The slide rates at 1,000 lbs but I got the impression that was for moving. When asked what I was putting there (freezer full of beef? welding equipment?) and I answered furniture and people and she just said "oh no . . . you don't need to worry".
So I guess I am good and can stop cringing every time hubby takes a step in my new home! Although I am trying to teach him to be more graceful in his movements! no plopping, etc! LOL
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diesel man 03
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I would think that you would not be sitting in your chair while the slide is being moved in or out so his or her weight is not important.
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frankdamp
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As an engineer, I'd be more concerned about the bending loads on the sidewall of the trailer when the slide is extended than the loads on the slide drive mechanism. On our Class A, the slides only extend about 18" (15" on the bedroom slide). If they went farther out, I'd be thinking about outside support jacks.
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JayWalker2009
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I think it is safe to take hubby out of the corner and put his chair back. LOL
Definitely call the mfg so you feel best about it, but I am sure it is fine. Only the mfg can give you the definitive answer.
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