I don't think it matters if they are in or out if it is in an enclosure. However they do recommend that if your slides are out for an extended period of time that you do run them in and back out every once in a while to keep seals & mechanisms from drying out.
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Roger & Cheryl Full Time since 2002, RVing since 1975 2008 Chevy 3500 Crew Cab Dually, 2012 RW 36RL
I don't think it matters if they are in or out if it is in an enclosure. However they do recommend that if your slides are out for an extended period of time that you do run them in and back out every once in a while to keep seals & mechanisms from drying out.
Thank you. That makes sense. First warm day I'll give them a workout.
I don't think it matters if they are in or out if it is in an enclosure. However they do recommend that if your slides are out for an extended period of time that you do run them in and back out every once in a while to keep seals & mechanisms from drying out.
How often is an extended period? 5 months? Just curious, sometimes we won't move locations for a few months.
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2014 Redwood 38BR, Fulltiming
2013 Ford F-350 CCSB 6.7L 4x4 SRW, B&W Companion Hitch, Air Bags
I plan to complete a monthly maintenance routine if we park for more than 1 month - move slides in/out, clean, spray lub & move landing gear up & down, clean top of slides, lub the stairs, check all vents for nests, etc.
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Andy & Judi, Canine Companions Duke & Kona
2012 F350 Lariat CC SRW Airlift 5000 |2013 RW 36FL Winegard Trav'ler
Travel Blog: www.andyandjudi.com
I'm inclined to say that when we store in the winter for prolonged freezing weather, trying to operate the slides and other equipment would be more harm than good.
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CURRENT - 2013 Itasca Meridian 42E/2013 Wrangler 4dr Sahara
SOLD - 2014 Redwood 36RL/2014 F350 DRW
I plan to complete a monthly maintenance routine if we park for more than 1 month - move slides in/out, clean, spray lub & move landing gear up & down, clean top of slides, lub the stairs, check all vents for nests, etc.
You're right. RV 101 takes about an hour and a half hours and is well worth it. For my winter storage I just check it to see how it is and PRAY for April. It's our Redwood shrine to an early spring.
I wouldn't store my unit in cold weather with the slides out unless it was in a heated building. You are taking a bigger chance of getting frost etc. in the unit. I was referring to a unit stored in a moderate environment or a heated building.
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Roger & Cheryl Full Time since 2002, RVing since 1975 2008 Chevy 3500 Crew Cab Dually, 2012 RW 36RL
I think my slide seal tighter out than in. Last winter I left mine out without any problems at all. The only problem someone could have is snow or ice build up so you couldn't move the trailer if you wanted to.
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