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Originally Posted by dstankov
To begin with the coach should not start with the slide extended. If it does there is another safety issue involved.
Call a mobile tech. The slide extended could cause a weight distribution issue and one curve on the wrong incline could result in the motorhome being on its side.
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dstankov,
You raise some valid points. I thought about weight distribution. I should have mentioned that I emptied everything in the slide storage compartments, my black and gray tanks were empty. I filled the water tank which is located on the side opposite the slide.
My last two motor coach engines would start with slides extended. This comes in handy if you need to charge batteries with alternator or use engine heat or A/C.
I do know that I can’t extend slides with engine running but after they are extended I can start it.
I was surprised that I could put the chassis in gear with the slide partially extended.
I attempted to get a mobile tech but they are few and far between around here. It was Labor Day weekend so they were backed up also. Maybe I should put one on retainer.
Twice I have been at dump stations and seen coaches with slides that extend out the rear pull in. I took time to advise them. They couldn’t believe the coach let them do that.
Maybe they did away with safety devices to cut the cost. All motor coaches are not created equal.
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