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Retread · 06-12-2012, 10:07 AM

Hi,

We have a '05 33 RSE with multiple slide problems. We are going to SC
for repairs. On the way there (3 days) we have decided not to extend
the sofa side or table side slides since they may not retract. We are wondering if
extending only the bedroom slide could cause problems. Anyone done this?

Thanks,
Vince

450Donn · 06-12-2012, 10:18 AM

I open one at a time a lot. Because of where I park at home I cannot get the LR slide open totally so it is usually open partially or not at all. What is going on with your slides?

chief02 · 06-12-2012, 10:25 AM

It wont be a problem. What is wrong with your slides?

Retread · 06-12-2012, 10:31 AM

Thanks for the reply. Do you use the unit when only one is extended. We are worried about our weight in the bedroom - although only about 260 lbs for both of us.

Problems are uneven (bottoms flush to wall with tops several inches from wall) and a loud rhythmic grinding noise on extension/retraction - I think an inner roller or two has bad bearings.

Vince

Workshop · 06-12-2012, 10:49 AM

When I owned my 2001 33RLE, I didn't have a problem extending just the bedroom slide. The distrubation of weight wouldn't be a problem for your purpose. The bedroom slide is over the front landing gear and will provide all the support you need. When at home and had to work on the unit...if all the slides were in...I had no problems extending any of the slides by itself.

Retread · 06-12-2012, 11:06 AM

Thanks to all for your info. We'll sleep soundly.

Vince

450Donn · 06-12-2012, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retread

Problems are uneven (bottoms flush to wall with tops several inches from wall) and a loud rhythmic grinding noise on extension/retraction - I think an inner roller or two has bad bearings.

Vince

And you can't find someone locally that knows how to adjust them? That is going to be one expensive trip just to have the slides adjusted. At least that is what it sounds like to me. I'll bet once they are properly adjusted the crunching will go away.

Retread · 06-13-2012, 09:08 AM

Don,

You are right about it being an expensive trip although we will vacation some on the return trip. We have had several bad experiences with the local Excel dealer (we bought the unit elsewhere from a good dealer). There are other repairs to be done and the making the trip will be less aggravation than having to deal with inadequate repairs. We have been very satisfied with SC crew's work in the (distant) past.

Again thanks for your input.

Vince and Jeanne

wa8yxm · 06-13-2012, 12:31 PM

ON a multiple slide rig, if the leveling jacks work properly (Mine do not) opening just one slide will cause exactly ZERO problems. (Unless that one slide fails that is)

Since my jacks are a bit "Soft" I often put out just one slide to assist in leveling.. Works great. Next major MH project is fixing the jacks.. I do know what is wrong and where to get the part.