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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
I guess that I have a question: Has anybody ever taken the time to check how "level" their rig is: after they've deployed the slides?  In theory: shouldn't it be better to have all of the parts sitting where you plan to have them first?
(Just wondering if it makes a difference...  ) |
That's a really good question. Thor obviously wants us to level first, then put the slides out. Newmar on the other hand wants you to put the slides out first, then level. I'm not sure how other manufacturers want it done.
From what I have read, Newmar says that they build the coach so everything is level and square when it is sitting on the wheels (levelers up). They say that this means that the slides and the openings they sit in are manufactured perfectly aligned with the levelers up. If you put the levelers down first, you may distort the slide-out opening and then slide will not operate smoothly.
I can see the logic in that argument because the levelers raise the frame at four points and that could distort the alignment.
Apparently Thor doesn't agree with that logic because they won't let you extend the slides with the engine running and won't let you level the coach with the engine off. Obviously they prefer that you level first then extend the slides.
Somehow I think this topic hasn't been definitively decided. Would be interesting to see how some of the other manufacturers weigh in on the subject.
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