CampinCanuck
BC
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Hello all,
I am new to the RV scene and just came across this forum so I thought I'd post my question and see what happens.
Here's my situation: I 've been shopping around for a TT for some time (with bunks for 2 boys aged 8 and 10). When I started my search I wanted to keep the trailer simple, no slides, and minimize the weight in case we downsize our tow vehicle in the future. Right now we have a Sierra 2500HD. After checking around and reading reviews we are about to purchase a Spree 240BH.
The dealer just got in a Spree 245KS which has two slides (King bed out the back and U-shape dinette out the side). The trailer isn't too much heavier than the 240BH. It's a real nice looking trailer but so is the 240BH.
I'd love to hear some feedback on slides versus no-slides. I'd like to be able to just pull up to a camp site and not have to set up too much but the extra room sure would be nice. How reliable is a slide? I'm not so worried about the mechaincal parts but I am concerned about water leaks since I live on the Wet Coast near Vancouver. Would re-sale value be better down the road for a trailer with slides and a sofa versus a simpler no-frills 240BH?
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z_i_m
alabama
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i had a 2000 jayco jay flight without slide..........upgraded to 2006 jayco jay feather with slide.............if you ever have a slide..........dont think youll want to go back to a non slide unit..........
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Peg Leg
Anderson, IN
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We've had the slide since 94, the seals have been a non issue. I spray the sliding surfaces underneath with a pure silicone spray once or twice a year.
Go for the slide, with 2 boys and one rainy day you'll be glad for the extra room.
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Bearnkat
Fort Worth, Texas
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Welcome to the Open Road Forums!
Go with the slide, you'll love it!  Happy RVing and travel safe.
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Polishnurse
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The resale value isn't as important as the resale ability. Slides will make it more attractive just as you are attracted to now.
There are several thing to consider:
1. Add cost to you - will it come back if you sell it. Not all of it. But about half.
2. Maintenance is a small item. Since they rarely have problems, not that don't but for the most part there pretty reliable.
3. Added weight, will make MPG drop somewhat but that is very little.
4. Added Space - You have to answer this question, how much real time are you going to be spending in the Trailer other then sleeping. If you tend spend a lot of time inside then space will be a primary concern. If you tend to get in the car and spend most of time sight seeing or doing things, space tends to become less important (sleeping time shouldn't count).
I'm presently not a TT family, but I will add that having slides is great "Please move so I can get by feature" That extra 4' is great with a few people sitting around.
JM2Cents Bill
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Ldixon
Sandusky Ohio
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Been there done that with a 25' Gulf Stream without a slide. Got caught in rainstorm with 14 grandkids!!. We went to a 30' Pilgrim super slide bunkhouse!! With kids, go with the slide!
Len and Kay Dixon
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Yeldarb
Omaha, Nebraska
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8 and 10 will soon enough be 10 and 12 and then soon enough 14 and 16. You'll be glad to have the extra space as your family grows up.
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genekiwi
NH
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Just not having to say "Excuse me" everytime you want to pass in the trailer makes the slide worth every penny.
If you do any long term camping, the slide keeps the trailer from feeling really small.
Go for the slide.
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alfredmay
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Since the invention of the slide, trailers without them are difficult to sell. Those that do sell...... sell for much less.
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shenandoahvalley
Shenandoah Valley, Virginia
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We have a small slide that contains the sofa. It is amazing how much space it appears to add when it is out. IMHO slides these days are very reliable and we will never have another RV without one...or two or three. Taking it in or out requires one button...my 3 1/2 yo GS does this as his part of the setup/takedown procedure. The only thing I do extra is I get on a ladder before we close it and wipe off any water or debris...may not be necessary but I consider that part of good maintenance. GET THE SLIDE.
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