HUTCH45
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NAY!...(for reasons already stated).
"HUTCH"
'07 SILVERADO 3500HD 'CLASSIC' DRW - CC - 4 X 4
'07 NEW HORIZONS 35' 5th.Wheel 'MotoMover'
'06 HONDA 106hp.VTX1800 w/'HANNIGAN' Sidecar
"PRIMO" The Boxer
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fullautodave
Northwest Arkansas
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I used them a couple of years on my TT and I vote no also. Thought it might make my TT more stable, I'm a big guy. Noticed no difference with or without, although I suffered no damage because of them.
2009 Mobile Suites TKSB3
2008 Ford F-450 Superduty
2000 Jeep Wrangler toad
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skipnchar
Topeka Kansas USA
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Potential for harm while providing NO benefit.
2004 F-150 HD 3,050 lb. payload
Rockwood 8314SS 34' travel trailer
We have enough YOUTH...how about a fountain of SMART
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JJBIRISH
Butler, PA, USA
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not only will the slide support the weight, it is needed, the weight makes a tight seal at the top...
Love my mass produced, entry level, built by Lazy American Workers, Hornet
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Turbo Diesel Dude
Green Mountain, NC
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NO, NEVER! My owners manual even states that the stabilizers (travel) are even optional. Mine are kept under our bed and only used to hold up the bed while packing under it.
charles weidman
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donee
Simi Valley, Ca. 93063
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FWIW, After getting our Class C, I asked the same question and got the same resounding answer.
NO
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wa8yxm
Wherever I happen to park
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The problem with slide out supports is two fold
One.. What happens if you mess up and retract your leveling jacks on the rig before removing the supports and pulling in the slides (Answer: Major damage)
Two: What happens if the ground under the rig is not as solid as you think it is and the rig "Settles" (answer: damage, may be minor or major depending on how much it settles)
A variation on two: What happens if you pop a hydraulic line on your leveling jacks (Assuming they are hydraulic) answer... Well, I'm sure you know the answer by now.. More damage
Properly designed slide outs don't need 'em
So risk: High, Benefits: NONE, suggestion don't use 'em
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
John is Near Kenwood TS-2000 housed in a 2005 Damon Intruder 377
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1995brave
San Antonio, TX
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I can see it now a brand new RVer justs gets his first RV with a slideout and buys everything from the RV store weather he needs it or not(picks up a pair of slideout jacks). Goes on his first RV trip, pulls into the RV park and starts setting up. Pulls out the slideout jacks and starts cranking them up to keep the slideout level. So he starts watching the roof of the slideout and cranks the jacks until it is level. Goes inside, picks up the dogs tennis ball and sets it on the dining table(couch and dining table is the slideout) and the ball goes rolling real fast off the table toward the hallway. He looks up toward the ceiling and sees aa 6 inch gap from the slideout to the wall. So he finishes his weekend of RVing and takes the RV back to the dealer and complains that the slideout is not working properly. Service manager opens and closes the slideout at least 10 times and can find no problem with it. So he asks the owner to show him how he set it up, out come the jacks and starts cranking until the slideout roof is level. After the service manager gets back up off the floor from laughter he explains to the customer that you don't need the jacks. I wonder if something like this has ever happened to an owner or service manager?
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jplunkett
Virginia
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Ditto on the NO. We were told that this is a very bad idea and can lead to jammed slides in the out position. I know that some camping places sell them.
safe travels,
John & Elizabeth Plunkett
Louisa, Virginia
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vandave
jamestown, ohio
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I use them whenever I'm out for more than a few days. I just snug them up to the rails. Can't hurt. I like the idea that a little of the weight is being supported. They don't cost that much either. I would not put them on wet ground. I don't know of anyone who had problems using them properly. They are not meant to lift or level the slide. I also put some jacks front and rear of the TT tires to help minimize trailer movement. JMHO
Vanda and Dave Ludwig (Vandave) & world's laziest Bassett Hound, Daisy Mae, 6 month King Charles Spaniel, '06 2500HD, 4WD, EC, SB, D/A, 30U Arctic Fox, Equalizer hitch, Prodigy.
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