Are slideout supports a good thing?

[CedarCreekWoody]

We just got a new 2017 Wildwood 26 RLSS with a living room slide (couch and dinette booth). It extends just over 36 inches and imposes a slight slant when extended. Would a couple of slide supports under the slideout floor be a good thing? PDI guy said not needed, but I'm not sure he was familiar with factory recommendations. Any thoughts?

[Iwritecode]

PDI guy was right. Don't use them.

[bob caldwell]

I wouldn't.....What happens if you are away, or there, and a tire goes flat....

[bikendan]

You'll void your slide warranty if you do.
Should be something in the paperwork stating that.

Slideout supports are leftovers from the early days of slideout technology.
Modern slideouts shouldn't need them.

[fonzie]

Not recommended.....

https://www.google.ca/search?q=slide...F4PBjwTSoJ2YBw

[Crabman]

Most large slides seem to slant to the outside even when the rest of the trailer is level, I suppose it is so water drains off the top away from the trailer? In any event I asked that same question about under the slide supports on the Jayco forum when I owned one and the answer was a resounding no, do not use them.

[CedarCreekWoody]

Thanks guys! I am cancelling the order and will let the slide support itself.

[D. J. Schuler]

If you got the manual with your RV read it - most don't recommend slide supports. As the RV settles the jack may push the slide up and the seals/gaskets won't do their job. If your dealer has slide jacks, he'll try to sell you some if he's slick Willy.

[SeaDog]

Originally Posted by CedarCreekWoody

Thanks guys! I am cancelling the order and will let the slide support itself.

good move, they sound good but in reality no so in my estimation

[emm-dee]

I use the Barker slide supports to get rid of deck bouncing inherent in toy haulers. That's about the best use for them.

[emm-dee]

Originally Posted by emm-dee

I use the Barker slide supports to get rid of deck bouncing inherent in toy haulers. That's about the best use for them.

Forgot to post the pix.