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07-31-2019, 03:42 PM
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Montana Fan
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Slide not level
Even though the trailer is level, the main slide is not level. My question is should it be level?
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07-31-2019, 06:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: westminster md
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M.O.C. #17894
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Level is a relative term in an rv. You can get the stove level than check the kitchen floor and get a different result. Check the frame, then check the kitchen floor and get a different result.
You are worried WAY too much about level. Get it level in the center with a carpenters 4' level on the floor in both directions and call it good. If you have a level up system, calibrate it at that point to recognize level.
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07-31-2019, 08:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
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M.O.C. #12156
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If you have an rv frig, leveling of the frig is a top priority.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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07-31-2019, 08:55 PM
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Site Team
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That's our basic deal. The frig needs to be level and the rest needs to be close. We've never checked a slide.
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07-31-2019, 09:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: 1000 oaks
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M.O.C. #19630
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brooksider
Even though the trailer is level, the main slide is not level. My question is should it be level?
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How is it not level? Tilted in at the top? Dropping down at the outside? Uneven front to back?
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08-01-2019, 08:21 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Halifax
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M.O.C. #9963
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Slide not level
Athens slide appears to be tiled out at the top which makes the floor seem unlevel. The rest of the trailer is level.
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08-01-2019, 08:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: 1000 oaks
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M.O.C. #19630
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brooksider
Athens slide appears to be tiled out at the top which makes the floor seem unlevel. The rest of the trailer is level.
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Is the inside seal making contact with the wall from the top to the bottom or is there a gap?
What year and model is your trailer?
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2011 2955RL Gen-Y Executive Kingpin
2022 GMC 2500HD Duramax/Alison
4X4 Crew Cab/Standard bed.
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08-01-2019, 09:25 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Halifax
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M.O.C. #9963
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It appears toe the same space top to bottom.
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08-01-2019, 11:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
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If the side seals on the inside are in contact with the wall fully, then the slide would not be tilted. Without laying eyes on it, one can not say how well the slide was constructed before added to the rv.
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08-01-2019, 04:07 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2017
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M.O.C. #19630
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I think you are going to have to post a picture of the slide, extended, from the outside end view.
Still don't know what year and model trailer you have. It would help.
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2022 GMC 2500HD Duramax/Alison
4X4 Crew Cab/Standard bed.
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08-07-2019, 01:16 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Halifax
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M.O.C. #9963
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Further checking there is a difference. Have to check further.
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08-07-2019, 03:15 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Cedar Park
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M.O.C. #17531
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brooksider
Even though the trailer is level, the main slide is not level. My question is should it be level?
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I level to the point that all the doors work smoothly and call it good. If you go by your auto level system or a 4 ft. level, you will go crazy.
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2015 Montana High Country
2006 Ford F250 SWB, 4X4, 6.0 diesel
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08-07-2019, 07:34 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Georgetown
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M.O.C. #18751
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Quote:
Originally Posted by saber707
I level to the point that all the doors work smoothly and call it good. If you go by your auto level system or a 4 ft. level, you will go crazy.
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Absolutely. I place a 10” level inside the front door in the middle of the floor in front of the stairs. I check left to right first before unhooking so I can put any necessary shims under tires. After unhooking I check front to back. In any direction I simply try to get the bubble close to center.
Obviously I an not anal nor an engineer.....
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08-07-2019, 08:43 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Wenatchee
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M.O.C. #14662
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I did that, "leveled" the trailer and then put bubble levels inside the front compartment so I can see both directions. Then I got some Anderson Rocker levelers - love em! put them on the low side then pull the trailer forward till the side to side is level and I'm good. Then just use the landing gear to get front to back right on and I'm good.
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08-08-2019, 07:07 AM
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New Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Hatch
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M.O.C. #13440
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Place a level on top of the slide. You want a slight slant going outward from the trailer in order for rainwater to run away from from your trailer. Otherwise you will have water in your trailer when it rains.
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08-08-2019, 07:44 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: westminster md
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M.O.C. #17894
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Most slide roofs are built with a pitch away from the camper from the factory
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2011 Montana 3455 SA. 6 point level up. Disc brakes. Curt Q24 Hitch. 5 step glow steps
Progressive EMS. Valterra tank valves. Sailun G637 tires. ARP fridge control. All led lighting. Mor Ryde IS
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08-08-2019, 09:36 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Wenatchee
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M.O.C. #14662
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Yes. They better be I have slides on both sides so I "level" the center of the trailer. to get slope on both slides
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