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Originally Posted by Pete'sMH
Wow. Never heard that “level a second time” thought before. I believe I’d give it up as well.
It has taken me decades to learn to follow directions instead of my own flawed thought processes and maybe I haven’t learned it even yet since I think I’m going to continue to level before extending slides unless or until someone can give me a reason to do it the other way. It just seems to me like leveling will take any twist from out of the coach and keep the slides from having to extend uphill. I have asked on my SOB forum and had zero response.
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It was the PDI Specialist that said to do it the 2nd time. The manual does not say it specifically but they do say to ensure that Slide is level as a procedure before retracting. One could assume that it was level before they extended so it should remain level, but theoretically something could shift? Maybe that is what the guy was saying to me. But thus far; everytime I tried to level 2nd time after slide was out, nothing happened.
This is direct from Winnebago 2019 29VE Manual
SLIDEOUT ROOM LOCK
SYSTEM
The ignition key must be placed in the on or
run position to operate the slideout room(s). The
park brake must be applied for the room(s) to run.
Winnebago recommends running the engine
whenever you run the slideout rooms in or out,
the engine alternator should insure the rooms
have adequate 12-volt DC power to operate
correctly.
NOTE: We recommend that you KEEP THE
ENGINE RUNNING WHILE
EXTENDING OR RETRACTING
SLIDEOUT ROOMS so the engine
alternator can provide maximum power
for proper operation of the slideout
mechanisms.
To Extend Slideout Room
Before Extending!
• Level the motorhome and set the Parking
Brake.
• Ensure exterior compartment doors are closed
so that they will not interfere with slideout
operation.
• Ensure driver and co-pilot seat backs are clear
of slideout trim before extending slideout.
• Check inside and outside the vehicle to make
sure that there are no people who could be
harmed or obstacles that could cause damage
due to room extension.
• If the slideout room has a couch or other
furniture, make sure no people or pets are
seated on them until the room has been fully
extended.
Extend Procedure:
See “Before Extending!” before proceeding.
• Engage the parking brake.
• Start the engine so the alternator can provide
maximum power for proper operation of
slideout mechanisms.
• Press the Slideout Room “EXTEND/OUT”
switch and hold until the room is fully
extended, then release the switch.
• To stop extending the room during operation,
release the button.
• Remove and Secure the Ignition Key.
To Retract Slideout Room
Before Retracting!
•
Be sure the motorhome is level and the
Parking Brake is set.
• Ensure exterior compartment doors are closed
so that they will not interfere with slideout
operation.
• Ensure driver and co-pilot seat backs are clear
of slideout trim before retracting slideout.
• Check inside and outside the vehicle to make
sure that there are no people who could be
harmed or obstacles that could cause damage
due to room retraction.
• Stow all furniture extensions before retracting
slideout rooms to avoid property damage.
• If the slideout room has a couch or other
furniture, make sure no people or pets are
seated on them until the room has been fully
retracted.
• Remove all items from the motorhome living
room floor and close cabinet doors and
drawers. Be sure there are no items at the end
of the bed, behind the driver seat, or
protruding from compartments, which could
be crushed or cause damage to floor covering
or cabinets when the room is retracted.
Retract Procedure:
See “Before Retracting!” before proceeding.
• Engage the parking brake.
• Start the engine so the alternator can provide
maximum power for proper operation of
slideout mechanisms.
• Press the Slideout Room “RETRACT/IN”
switch and hold until the room is fully
retracted, then release the switch.
• To stop retracting the room during operation,
release the button.
• After the room is retracted, Remove and
Secure the Ignition Key.