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Old 12-20-2015, 08:43 AM   #1
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slide outs

Just curious as to how well everybody's slides close at the top, we have a 29 me with a few issues
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Old 12-20-2015, 09:23 AM   #2
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Just got ours back from the factory where they had found a slight leak in top of our large slide. They provided slideout locks to remedy.
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Old 12-21-2015, 10:48 AM   #3
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Just got ours back from the factory where they had found a slight leak in top of our large slide. They provided slideout locks to remedy.
What is a slide out lock? Sounds like a safety feature should be provided from factory.
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Old 12-21-2015, 11:33 AM   #4
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If you could provide a picture of the "Slideout Locks" that would be really appreciated!
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I will work on a picture tonight
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Old 12-21-2015, 01:38 PM   #6
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If you could provide a picture of the "Slideout Locks" that would be really appreciated!
Slide out lock

In older trailers, they were used quite extensively to help hold the slide in while under way. I wouldn't be so quick to use one on my slide. I just am not that confident in the support there. I would ask Jayco first if there is enough support for a slide lock.

Just my pair o' pennies, YMMV.
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I had them on older rigs. My new one does not have or need them. That said, I had a slide motor gear go out and I made some with 1 in PVC and crutch tips. Just cut them to size and one on each end kept the slide in place until we could get home.

If someone does not post a pic I will take one of mine and put it up. I keep them in the drawer under the sofa.
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We've never had our slide wiggle loose during our travels, and we've been on some really curvy mountain roads.
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Mine came with slide locks, are you saying yours didn't? I use them everytime we move.
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Our unit did not come with them but were given to us by the dealer to help keep the slides closed at the top
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Old 12-22-2015, 06:51 AM   #12
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It depends what kind of slide you have weather you need a slide lock or not. I have a small sofa slide which has no support at the top to keep it tight, so it came with and needs a slidelock. Without the slidelock the top can slightly move in and out during travel, stressing the components and making for a loose seal. If the slide does not seal completely at the top when retracted then it could need adjusting, but for now the slidelock should bring it in to the sealed position.
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Old 12-22-2015, 04:54 PM   #13
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My older Greyhawk 27 DS came with "travel bars". My new 2016 29 MV did not and so far so good.
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My older Greyhawk 27 DS came with "travel bars". My new 2016 29 MV did not and so far so good.
I just purchased a used Greyhawk 27DS and it came with the travel bars. Where is the best place to install them on the slides?
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I put mine about 3/4 of the way up each side
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My 2004 27DS had two stickers on top of the slide wall where the travel bars (slide locks) should be placed. They were placed above the living room slide about 1 foot from each end. The bedroom slide had only 1 travel bar which was placed on top of the slide in the middle. A step stool was needed to see and reach over the living room slide. I stood on the bed to install/remove the bedroom slide travel bar. I suggest putting a reminder note on both slide switches to tell you to remove the travel bars before opening the slides! Guess how I learned that tip?
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Mine didn't come with bars. My dealer didn't tell me I needed any. As far as I know, they aren't needed on the 2015s.

However I DO travel w/ them. Heaven forbid my slides fail, I'll feel better coming home w/ them braced.
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Thanks very much for the info. That is about what I figured since there are 3 travel bars that came with the motorhome. I'll put streamers on them or something!
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