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05-30-2016, 05:25 AM
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Slides in or out
Hello again, We are leaving the RV for about four days trying to decide if we should close the slides or leave them out? I am going to shut water down and turn propane off,but leave electric on awnings are in roof vents have covers so leaving them opened a little any help always appreciated
Bill
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05-30-2016, 05:29 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Chester, VA/Zephyrhills, FL
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I've done it both ways. Depending on your location and possibility of storms would drive my decision. Also location of vehicle, camp site out in open, under trees, etc.
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05-30-2016, 05:30 AM
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Senior Member
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I can't think of a reason to bring them in. Full timers leave them open much longer than that
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05-30-2016, 05:37 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Georgia
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Slides in or out
Quote:
Originally Posted by Saab guy
Hello again, We are leaving the RV for about four days trying to decide if we should close the slides or leave them out? I am going to shut water down and turn propane off,but leave electric on awnings are in roof vents have covers so leaving them opened a little any help always appreciated
Bill
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"But leave electric on awnings" ? Due to weather changes and being unattended and it only takes one finger on a button be on the safe side and close and no worries.
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05-30-2016, 05:39 AM
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Gulf Streamers Club
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Fulltime, USA
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No down side to bringing them in. We do if leaving unattended for a few days. Up side is if it does rain heavily you won't be worrying about a driving rain pushing water through the slide seals...
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USAF/USAF Civil Service Retired - Fulltimers since October 2014
2013 Forest River Berkshire 390FL, 2011 Equinox, Hobie Odyssey, TireTracker
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05-30-2016, 07:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tha_Rooster
"But leave electric on awnings" ? Due to weather changes and being unattended and it only takes one finger on a button be on the safe side and close and no worries.
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There should be a comma on there: leave electric on, awnings...
I would never leave my awnings out unattended.
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05-30-2016, 07:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Over the next hill, around the next curve...
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We bring them in. As mentioned, never know what the weather may bring. And also if say leaving the AC on to protect against overheating, it will work a bit easier with less area to cool.
Another recent reason for us, was when we were in Yuma for two months, with a few multi days away from the coach. Yeah the heat, but also they had a few days of good winds and sand storms too. So why abuse the slide toppers more then needed  !
Best to all,
Smitty
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05-30-2016, 09:10 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
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We leave our slides out all the time we are camping. I do put the topper supports (see link below) out if we are staying more than a night or so and if there is any chance of rain!  
http://www.irv2.com/forums/f59/slide...rt-189399.html
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05-30-2016, 08:13 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2010
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Why subject the slide seals to any more adverse conditions than you absolutely have to? I would bring them in.
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05-30-2016, 09:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Enjoying the Western States!
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Since you're in Georgia and with all the rains the SE has been having, I'd definitely leave the slides in. Never leave the awnings out if you're not there to monitor the weather. Take every precaution you can.
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05-30-2016, 09:50 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KPFulltimers
No down side to bringing them in.
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+1 Most people never retract them while camped, but if it helps you sleep while away, go for it. There's no situation where having the slides out would have been better than bringing them in.
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05-30-2016, 09:51 PM
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Senior Member
Holiday Rambler Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 9,468
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I would pull them in if I wasn't going to be around.
Not much can go wrong with them in  !!
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2008 43' Holiday Rambler Scepter PDQ
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05-31-2016, 08:52 PM
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Junior Member
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 17
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Just in case I will bring them in. When gone away for that period of time, be careful and be smart. It won't hurt to close everything in. Better safe than sorry.
Thomas
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06-02-2016, 06:42 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
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I leave mine out; one light and radio on. Slides in tells crooks that the RV is unattended.
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