screw type expanders

[The Hawk]

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.
Thanks

[Crabman]

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

[Denise]

It sounds like you are referring to the bars discussed in the "Travel Bar" thread started a few weeks back.... ----> Here <-----

[The Hawk]

Those are the ones.

[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.

[MichaelD]

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.

[jloving]

My dealer told me that since my slide out was electric instead of hydraulic that they were not needed.

[cutrell01]

Originally Posted by jloving

My dealer told me that since my slide out was electric instead of hydraulic that they were not needed.

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.

[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.

[Crabman]

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.

I had that problem also at first. But now that I know how to place and tighten it properly it stays in place.

[Arizonaeagle]

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.

[Gma-n-Gpa]

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.

[Bluesky46]

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.

[Flyrotor]

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

[TX_Arvee]

I stowed mine in the garage and have never used them.

[Bluesky46]

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.

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.

[Bluesky46]

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!

[Trippers]

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.

[Troy M]

I use mine in our 12 Greyhawk 31DS. I do uncomfortable about the fact that they push the trip out a bit when installed.