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05-13-2022, 05:22 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 34J
State: Colorado
Posts: 28
THOR #26530
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Slide Supports or Not?
Lots of differing opinions online and with my local repair facilities regarding slide supports. I have a Windsport 34J - and entire wall slide - and my local shop recommended that I purchase and use slide supports to give the slide out a bit more support during use. There were caveats of course (not while it's wet, not installing the supports overly snug, making sure the coach is level, etc.) but there seems to be more negative than positive outcomes for this.
Curious if you have an opinion or case study on why I should or should not use them.
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05-13-2022, 05:48 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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Sounds like just another profit driven item. I've seen a few older travel trailers using them. The slides on trailers are much deeper than slides on a MH and the general quality of components goes up with the price you pay. IMHO...if they were structurally necessary, they would come with the unit new.
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05-13-2022, 05:49 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,726
THOR #1469
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If you believe something like that is needed for your coach get rid of the rig and get something that gives you more peace of mind.
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05-13-2022, 05:53 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2018 24.1 AXISSIXxSIX
State: Arizona
Posts: 6,762
THOR #13932
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Using it as park model full time with someone plopping their 400lb butt into a sofa/slide dangling 3ft from its only mount?
Yes.
Regular rv use with thoughtful folk?
No.
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05-13-2022, 06:25 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany 42GX
State: Missouri
Posts: 1,158
THOR #9178
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I have had slides since they were invented as slide outs, prior they were tipouts
No way would anyone ever put anything under one of mine
Think of the consequences if the rig settles or if you forget to remove the support
Shouldn't be required as noted in a properly functioning slide
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05-13-2022, 07:07 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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NoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
What if your rig settles a bit on it's jacks, or rocks a bit on it's suspension?
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05-13-2022, 07:15 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,129
THOR #7035
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Another vote for NOT NEEDED.
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05-13-2022, 11:12 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,672
THOR #11781
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I have never seen a slide out support in use at a campground and didn't even know they existed. I don't recall seeing any documentation in my coach owners manual about them either. Sounds like snake oil to me.
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05-13-2022, 11:22 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 34J
State: Colorado
Posts: 28
THOR #26530
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lt Keefer
I have never seen a slide out support in use at a campground and didn't even know they existed. I don't recall seeing any documentation in my coach owners manual about them either. Sounds like snake oil to me.
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Snake oil perhaps - but the consensus is not to use them so I'll go with that. Appreciate the help.
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05-13-2022, 11:23 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 34J
State: Colorado
Posts: 28
THOR #26530
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
NoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
What if your rig settles a bit on it's jacks, or rocks a bit on it's suspension?
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Yeah, that's the issue right. If the coach moves even slightly (which I would imagine they're prone to do, especially here in gusty Colorado) they'll do a ton of damage. I agree. Not getting them.
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05-14-2022, 04:08 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Washington
Posts: 1,112
THOR #6433
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Only time I have seen slide supports being used was on a rig that never moves and was basically being used as a lake cabin. The whole rig was on a concrete slave or pavers to limit settling. We don’t have levelers on our coach but I would think any rocking could cause some damage.
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05-18-2022, 08:11 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Texas
Posts: 44
THOR #10043
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We have a ‘17 34J with the super slide out that we bought new. We were never told to use additional supports and we’ve never had a problem. We just make sure the rig is leveled before we operate the slide out. 50k miles so far! (KoW)
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05-19-2022, 08:20 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany 40ex
State: Ohio
Posts: 443
THOR #12726
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Man you got the gusty part right, 2 yrs ago I almost got blown over at the Kansas Colorado state line, when you can see daylight under the drive tires it’s too windy.
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