What's The Best Slide-Out System In Towable RVs and Motorhomes?
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- RV slide-outs are a popular feature of most modern RVs today. And there are various types of slide mechanisms used to extend and retract them.
So what are the most popular systems in use now? How do they work? And is there one slide system that stands out as the best to look for?
This video answers those questions to help you know what to look for when you buy your next RV.
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I have had 2 RVs with the Schwintek system. One was a Lance trailer with about an 8 foot slideout in the dining area. I had zero problems with that one. The other was a 2020 (Covid) Tiffin Wayfarer with about a 15 foot slideout. That one was nothing but trouble.The rack got so chewed up that the slide wouldn't. move. It was still under warranty so there was no out of pocket cost to me. But it took a month to get approval and more than a month for the dealer to get the parts. Before the parts came in I traded the Wayfarer in for a used 2017 (pre-Covid) Tiffin Breeze.. So far it has been a much more enjoyable experience.
Thanks for sharing your experience with Schwintek with us.
Great video. Do you have any experience with the VROOM slide system?
I haven't had a lot of personal experience it it myself. It's often seen as a replacement for the Schwintek system since it has been misused so frequently by RV manufacturers who love installing it on large and heavy slides to save money when it wasn't really designed for that application. And what I have heard and seen so far indicates that a lot of people are happy with the swap.
Great video. Thank you. Honest and to the point. Much appreciated.
Glad it was helpful Daniel. Safe and happy travels to you!
Very informative video Dwayne. I’ve e always wondered what the differences were. Thank you for making this video.
Glad it was helpful. Safe and happy RV travels to you!
Excellant video !!
Glad you enjoyed it John. Thanks for watching!
Wonderful info .
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So nice of you to say Cristian ... Have safe and happy RV travels!
Thank you. Don
You're so welcome Don. Safe and happy travels to you!
Nicely done with helpful info. Do you have any recommendations for those of us with full wall slides and a Schwintek system? I already say a prayer when I extend/retract
Hi Robert. Good question. Since the slide system is pretty set at this point, I recommend that you keep a close eye on that slide and listen very carefully as it extends and retracts. Get to know what it should sound like very well and if you see or hear any irregularities, get someone to look at it right away before serious problems arise. And do your best not to overload that slide with heavy items in the meantime. And if you start to have chronic issues with that slide you might want to look into replacing it with a Vroom system. Several RVers have done that and solved their issues with overloaded Schwintek slides that way. You can read about it here - vroomslidesystems.com/
Thanks Dwayne! We're about to get a GD Imagine with a Schwintek slide that has a couch and fridge in it. Im imagining this is pushing the limits of the schwintek mechanisms but my main question is whether we can sit in and utlilize the couch while the sldie is retracted. Im thinking of quick overnight stops where we wouldnt want to go through the whole leveling process to get the slide out. What are your thoughts?
As far as I know, sitting in the slide furniture while the slide is retracted is not a major issue. But be sure to keep an eye on that Schwintek slide with that kind of weight on it. If you start to hear anything out of the ordinary when extending or retracting it, get it checked out right away. Thanks for watching!
I have a slide system on my bedroom slide, that is below the bed and unseen. This is on an Arctic Fox fifth wheel. I didn't see you describe this kind of slide mechanism. What is this kind?
There are a couple different hidden mechanisms in use. But they aren't nearly as popular as the ones I described in this video. As far as I know the hidden systems seem to work fairly well, especially because they are usually found on smaller slide rooms.
The additional negative in the cable system is they have a tendency to chew up the rubber seals where the cable goes through the rubber.
Usually that is a sign that the system needs to be adjusted and serviced. Normally they should operate very precisely if everything is adjusted right. That's why I said in the video that this kind of system requires that you maintain it regularly to avoid bigger problems.