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10-05-2020, 01:14 PM
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Slides Open or Closed?
Since beginning our journey into the RV world, I've become much more aware of the various RVs on the road and those parked at homes. We were on a recent trip to Texas, and I noticed that some of the trailers and 5th wheels that were parked had their slides out, and some were not, probably a 50/50 mix. Silly newbie question - Why would someone store their unit with the slides out?
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10-05-2020, 01:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Central Indiana
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Easier to restock or clean.
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10-05-2020, 03:43 PM
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"Formerly Diplomat Don"
Newmar Owners Club
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Location: Moorpark, Ca.
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Some may be living in them.
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2019 Newmar Dutch Star 4018 (Freightliner)
2019 Ford Raptor
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10-05-2020, 04:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Enjoying the Western States!
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It's a 'man cave' to some. They go out there to escape! Fridge is stocked with beer; add the TV and they're happy.
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Traveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Diesel
& 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th wheel
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10-05-2020, 04:31 PM
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Registered User
Newmar Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner Freightliner Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Rosemary Farm, Northern Ca
Posts: 5,444
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twogypsies
It's a 'man cave' to some. They go out there to escape! Fridge is stocked with beer; add the TV and they're happy.
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Yes, there is certainly that  
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10-05-2020, 06:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: North America somewhere
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Slide seals only seal when the room is completely in or out. I store mine retracted, then extend it when access is required for cleaning or working inside.
When you see RV's on dealers lots with slides extended, it's because the batteries are removed to prevent them from being discharged and ruined while the RV sits for months.
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10-05-2020, 06:22 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner RV Trip Wizard
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Killen, Alabama
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twogypsies
It's a 'man cave' to some. They go out there to escape! Fridge is stocked with beer; add the TV and they're happy.
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Exactly!
We keep our coach parked at our home and I can typically think of a number of things that "need to be worked on" when I need a little time to myself.
To answer the OP's question, we have two slides and we normally keep the slide in the living area extended and the bedroom one closed. We also usually leave it connected to regular 20 amp 110v shore power as well.
I've dreamed about constructing an RV pad with 50 amp electrical service, water and sewer one of these days but that'll probably have to wait until I hit the lottery. 
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2023 GMC Canyon AT4, NSA Ready Brute Elite II, BlueOx Base Plate
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10-05-2020, 06:26 PM
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Senior Member
Holiday Rambler Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 9,746
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Mine spends most of it's time at home with the slides open (yes, my beer resides in that fridge).
In the winter, or if a storm is coming, I'll close them.
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2008 43' Holiday Rambler Scepter PDQ
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10-05-2020, 06:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
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I typically store mine jacks down and long slide out. Sometimes all slides out but I store it inside and plugged in.
Makes it easier working on, retrieving things and packing for a trip. Probably would still do the same if it were stored outside.
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Cummins 8.9 ISL 450
Freightliner XCL W/IFS
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10-05-2020, 06:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: New Jersey
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twogypsies
It's a 'man cave' to some. They go out there to escape! Fridge is stocked with beer; add the TV and they're happy.
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I missed that memo!! Hmmm...one teenager and one not far behind - It seriously never occurred to me to do this. Thanks for the idea.
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2019 Thor Chateau 31E
5x8 Cargo Trailer
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10-05-2020, 07:01 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 75
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twogypsies
It's a 'man cave' to some. They go out there to escape! Fridge is stocked with beer; add the TV and they're happy.
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All great reasons, thanks! And to the above quoted reason, it could certainly work for a girl getaway too. But I'll stock mine with wine!
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10-05-2020, 08:15 PM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 2,010
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4 slides on our coach. We cant get to the rear bathroom and closet with both rear slides in unless we crawl across the bed. We put one of the rear slides out to be able to access everything but I generally leave slide in when stored.
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2022 Entegra Cornerstone W
2020 Ford Edge ST
Sold 2017 Entegra Cornerstone B
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10-06-2020, 04:26 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: LA, Lower Alabama
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2 different 5th wheels and 2 different procedures. GF's Crusader mostly sits on a bay lot and if we are leaving and wet weather is forecast we'll run them in. If we're going to be back in a few days, we'll leave them open, one a/c set about 83 and a table fan in the BR to circulate air better. My Raptor at home, if I'm not going to in it a while and/or weather is an issue, I run them in. I'm under a 30x50 pole barn, concrete, full hookups with 50amp. I'm not keeping the refer going but will start up a week before a trip. Longer time than needed but if there's an issue I may have time to fix and not lose the trip. All slides all vehicles have slide awnings.
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10-06-2020, 05:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Upstate New York
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About the only time the 4 slides on our 5er are closed is while thraveling or when the snow flies. If I don't have something to do in the hose, I can usually find a project in the RV - even if it's only to escape/relax in one of the two LaZBoy recliners
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2011 Ford F250 6.7 Lariat CCLB, Gone but not forgotten
2014 Montana High Country 343RL (sold it!)
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