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06-03-2011, 07:59 AM
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screw type expanders
My new SS 31 came with two screw type expanders and the instructions says they are to be used when traveling to hold the slideout in. I can install the forward one but the rear one is impossible to try to expand. Does anyone use these and are they that important when driving.
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06-03-2011, 10:19 AM
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Are you referring to slide locks? Does it look something like this?
Here is a recent thread discussing the subject. If your unit came with them I would say use them.
http://www.jaycoowners.com/showthread.php?t=3016
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06-03-2011, 11:06 AM
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It sounds like you are referring to the bars discussed in the "Travel Bar" thread started a few weeks back.... ----> Here <-----
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06-03-2011, 12:13 PM
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Those are the ones.
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06-06-2011, 07:54 AM
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Does anyone who has a SS 31 use these and how do you put the one is the rear of the slide lacking any space.
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08-15-2011, 07:47 PM
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For what it's worth, mine came with the travel bars. There are stickers on each end of the slide indicating the area for the travel bar placement. I dont have room to get the rear bar in either.
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08-16-2011, 05:22 AM
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My dealer told me that since my slide out was electric instead of hydraulic that they were not needed.
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08-16-2011, 11:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jloving
My dealer told me that since my slide out was electric instead of hydraulic that they were not needed.
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If they came with the RV, I would use them. They are a pain but we had a 5th Wheel with them and used them. I think it is "just in case" it is raining real hard and the slides out may move back and forth a little when traveling.
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08-17-2011, 12:02 PM
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Used them on our trip. Had a problem with them falling out at first until I got them adjusted right.
They are a pain............ butt.
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08-17-2011, 04:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Copeland
Used them on our trip. Had a problem with them falling out at first until I got them adjusted right.
They are a pain............ butt.
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I had that problem also at first. But now that I know how to place and tighten it properly it stays in place.
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09-03-2011, 10:03 PM
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I use them on all three slides in my 2011 Melbourne, but the one clear to the rear of the coach in the bedroom I leave off and let the one closest to the bathroom wall take care of holding it in. I have talked to RV shops and have heard that a lot of people use them and a lot of people don't. I have had motorhomes for many years and would rather err on the safe side.
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09-06-2011, 08:50 AM
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My 2011 31SS came with them as well. I use them on long trips or if we start out in the rain. Yes the rear one is a HUGE PAIN!!! Fortunately i have small wrists and can (with some discomfort) get it adjusted. I found that if you swivel the ends only enough to get past the trim and then use the front trim (around the slide) to get the pad oriented properly - it can be done. So I consider this as practice for the circus when we retire.
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08-06-2013, 12:56 AM
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Have a '12 31SS and I use my slide travel bars. Yes, the rear one is a pain to get in and out, but after a few times working blind it gets easier. My dealer did not mention the slide bars in the PDI, but when I found them in the rear closet and called, they said I should use them.
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08-06-2013, 11:40 AM
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I have never used the lock, I've never had any issues caused from not using the lock, I watch my mirrors frequently while towing and there just isn't any movement of the slide while I am driving.
I too have heard of a few people causing problems with their slide gear/motor because they forgot about the lock and tried to open the slide... just saying
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08-06-2013, 12:30 PM
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I stowed mine in the garage and have never used them.
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03-10-2014, 09:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Hawk
Does anyone who has a SS 31 use these and how do you put the one is the rear of the slide lacking any space.
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I think they are called slide transit bars, I have them and use them on my '12 Greyhawk 31SS. The rear one is a pain to install but after a little practice I got so I can get it in place. I have left numerous suggestions to Jayco that they should be able to design something that is easier to install.
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03-10-2014, 09:57 PM
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I put a warning alert over the slide out switch reminding me to remove the transit bar before deploying the slide. So far it's worked!
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03-11-2014, 06:22 PM
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Has anyone checked with Jayco for the requirements and proper use of the bars? I heard that they were only in case of a slide motor failure, which leaves the slide loose to travel out on it's own. I have a piece of 2x4, just in case, per suggestion from dealer tech.
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03-12-2014, 03:56 PM
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I use mine in our 12 Greyhawk 31DS. I do uncomfortable about the fact that they push the trip out a bit when installed.
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