Slide Glides

[MAMalody]

I bought a set of these while I was putting down my kitchen floor so I wouldn't pull the carpet back with the slide when I had to move the 5er. Don't buy them. My experience was that one person had to run the slide controls while the other had to ensure that the glides stayed in position for the slide to ride up on. I will try them a couple of more trips and if there is not some method I can develop to make it a one person operation...hold off guys until I can figure this out. If someone out there has already purchased them, has your experience been like mine? If you figured out a method to make them work without manually inserting them while the slide was incoming, please let me know.



Mike

F350 7.3L LB SRW
2003 3575RL

[Wrenchtraveller]

This is the first time I have heard of slide guides. My big slide stays off the floor as it comes in. I would be concerned about using something that lifts the slide up.
Are these slide guides widely used or recommended by Lippert? Just curious.

Don & Donna
Vancouver Island
2005 Ford F350 V10 Lariat CC 4x4 LB SRW 11200 GVWR
2006 Montana 2955RL
click on the little pic to see a big pic

[dieselguy]

I have had good luck with them underneath the main slide in my 2980RK. If you are using them on anything other than carpet which they were designed for ... you may have a problem holding them in place. I move the slide in a couple of inches ... place the slide glides firmly underneath the slideout ends as it comes up the plastic ramp, then continue to close the slide ... works like a charm everytime. I will admit, if you just try to close the slide without the above method, they won't always stay in place. They do eliminate the wear area and discoloration (after you clean it) in the carpet on the ends of the slides. From my experience, I would recommend them. They are only about 1/4" thick and are made my Lippert. http://www.quickdrawproducts.com/ind...?DocumentID=10

Kansas
2005 2980RL
2000 F-350 Powerstroke dually
Banks 4" SS exhaust / Superchip Tuner
Pillar mount boost / pyro guages
coolant filter

[richfaa]

Just bought a set of them from MIMF at the G.L rally.They are not to be used on anything other than carpet.

Rich& Helen N.Ridgeville,Ohio.

F-350SD, Lariat, V-10,4:30 Diff, tow command Long bed, Crew Cab Dually, 06 3400RL
Mor-Ryde Pin Box

[Ozz]

Which immediately brings the question; Why didn't they design a better slide operation, so we don't have to go to an aftermarket device to have a finished product?
All we have to do, is list the aftermarket products to make an RV livable, to know it's weaknesses.
Ozz

'07 3400RL 2nd RTU
2 Golf Cart batteries 3,000 watt inverter, automatic transfer switch
Honda 2000 Generator, Maytag's with 220 Dryer
Stationary domed Sat. dish, LCD 12 Volt Amp gauge, LCD Tank Monitor
3 added 120 volt outlets, On Board Air; 12 Volt Viair 450C compressor
2006 Ford PSD 4x4 Off Road Lariat, Hadley Air Horns, Truck inverter with 110 volts: laptop, Color Backup camera, Firestone air bags,Husky air ride roller hitch, Awning lock

[Wrenchtraveller]

Thanks for the info. So far my living room slide has made no marks on my carpet. I will keep an eye on it and the link above says the quides are 1/8th " thick. That is all I need to know so If I ever need them, I'll make my own.

Don & Donna
Vancouver Island
2005 Ford F350 V10 Lariat CC 4x4 LB SRW 11200 GVWR
2006 Montana 2955RL
click on the little pic to see a big pic

[richfaa]

Ye gods Ozz...make a better product..Why would the Rv industry do that when they can count on guys like you me and others to clean up their mess...

Rich& Helen N.Ridgeville,Ohio.

F-350SD, Lariat, V-10,4:30 Diff, tow command Long bed, Crew Cab Dually, 06 3400RL
Mor-Ryde Pin Box

[MAMalody]

I was using mine on carpet...it was just the last 8 inches that was over lino. My slide is leaving an impression on the carpet and I just want to protect it. I will use diselguy's method in a couple of weeks when I head out again. In fact, I will do it this weekend when I check my battery water and replace the step trim. I will keep you posted.

Mike

F350 7.3L LB SRW
2003 3575RL