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02-27-2007, 04:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 1,298
M.O.C. #5165
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Slide Out Supports
I searched the site and could not find a post on this topic. Do you install supports under the slide outs when you are in a location for 3+ weeks?? We are going to be in one park for 4 weeks this summer and I was wondering if anything is necessary.
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02-27-2007, 05:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Lobelville
Posts: 2,128
M.O.C. #6650
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We have a set and only used them one time. It to me was one of those things that I seen another Rver using and thought I have to have them??? Oh well it has took a lot of time and money to realize a lot of things just aren't needed. Yes to answer to your question they are mounted under the slide rail. But I got to thinking what would happen if you loose air pressure or the 5er sinks into the ground??? It would put a lot of pressure on the slide, don't know if this would ever happen. Just a thought, good luck on your decision. Also keep in mind there are different sizes, I would get a measurement. The ones we have are the screw type adjustable. GBY....
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02-27-2007, 05:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Brownsburg
Posts: 1,186
M.O.C. #5634
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Tim, I don't think I would want to use them. I have heard more cons on this issue that pro's. I fear settling, or improper adjustment on my part that could cause structural damage to the slide. Others may come along and dispute this and that's good because I just don't have enough experience to be considered an expert. JMHO is all I have to offer.
I have seen this subject beat to death on another website.
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02-27-2007, 05:13 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Owendale (Bad Axe)
Posts: 380
M.O.C. #6592
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In my SOB TT, it had two slideouts (LR/Kitchen and BR). It was parked on my site at a private campground. It sat in the same spot for 5 seasons. The slideouts would come out in April, and stay out until I closed up in October. I've never used slideout supports, and have never had any problems with regards to not using them. I have only used the new Monty for 26 days, but didn't use supports then either with no problems that I know of. Personally, I don't see the point.
Jan
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02-27-2007, 05:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Fallon
Posts: 6,064
M.O.C. #1989
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There has been a lot posted on this subject. I believe our Lippert expert warns against them. When we first purchased our Montana we were set up for 9 months without moving. No supports were used. Everything was okay when we brought the slides in. Save your money and used it for something special for the Monty.
Happy trails....................
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02-27-2007, 06:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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DO NOT USE THEM. Think about this: If you are set up on a grassy lot, it rains or a tire goes soft, there will be upward pressure on the bottom of the slide due to the support (assuming it is set on stable blocks). This can cause severe damage to the slideout mechanisms.
We have never used these supports in the over 6 years of full timing we have done. Why are they on the market? Because unknowing people will buy them.
Orv
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02-27-2007, 10:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Naples
Posts: 658
M.O.C. #4049
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We don't use them, primarily because I am afraid that I would forget they were there and screw up my slides. Also, I have learned from the forum here that they really aren't necessary. We sit for six months at a time and have never noticed a problem.
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02-27-2007, 11:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Apple Valley
Posts: 1,574
M.O.C. #1358
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I used them at first thinking it was the thing to do - support them and all that. Then after reading here on the forums about what Lippert had to say about them they were removed from the rig completely.
They appear to be a waste of money like a few other things the rv parts suppliers lure us into buying.
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02-27-2007, 12:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Goshen
Posts: 1,058
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NOPE!! DON'T USE 'EM! You are creating more risk by using them than by not. I can't vouch for the Dewald systems but, the LCI systems were designed so that you don't have to.
And that is all I'm going to say.
Did I say don't use them?!?!
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02-28-2007, 07:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 578
M.O.C. #718
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3 Years 2nd Montana with 4 slides NO SUPPORTS. everything works good, our new 3400 withe the large slide feels wobbly but its OK
Bob
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02-28-2007, 09:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 1,298
M.O.C. #5165
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OK, I am convinced again by the MOC! I will drop this and take the money for some fun stuff---like king salmon fishing on the Kenai! Thanks for the replies.
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02-28-2007, 10:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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Tim, If I'm not mistaken, the Keystone owners manual says specifically, do not use slide supoorts.....
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02-28-2007, 02:50 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Olahoma City
Posts: 1,219
M.O.C. #6054
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From my experience...save your money. I bought 2 sets(1 for LR/Kitchen & 1 for BR) I used them one time. The threads stripped out on the first time and they fit kind of awkward on the slide rails. I took them back and got my money back. I have had my slides out for most of the last 6 months through warm & cold weather with no problems when I close the slides.
Phil
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03-03-2007, 09:57 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 173
M.O.C. #3778
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What PParamore said. Keystone manual says not to use supports.
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03-05-2007, 10:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Keystone will tell you that if you use the supports and have slide damage you have no warranty coverage for that damage. Keystone says DO NOT use the supports. For a few months their manuals said to use supports. When we pointed that out to them they immediately updated the manual and took that out.
We have never used supports for the slides no matter how long we stay in an area (up to 3 month stays) and never will. Too much potential for damage when the rig settles on its other supports. The slides are plenty strong. No support necessary.
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