Slide lock bars

[MissouriCamper]

Does anyone not use the slide lock bar when traveling? I've always used it, but am always afraid one of these times I will forget to take it out before opening the slide. Wonder what the odds of the slide moving out without the bar installed while going down the highway? I would like to forget about using it, but have a habit of being cautious.

[tncruiser]

i use mine but ,wonder if needed FR only provjded for the broom slide nothing for the bigger slide .going to the dlr soon for a couple of warranty tweeks see what they say
brianj

[08flagvlite]

I NEVER use my slide lock bars! They sit in my garage collecting dust. The way my slideout seal is, I see no possible way to properly install the bars, and others on here have the same problem, so they are useless to me. If your slide outs are electric motor powered, (12v) then the motor is gear driven, and won't let the slide move unless powered on. Hydraulic slide outs- with hoses and fluid are a different story, but I can say for certain mine have NEVER moved at all in 3 years while traveling. Randy

[Time2Tow]

A technician at a dealer suggested tying a brightly colored ribbon around the bar and draping it over the slide out so that it is a noticeable reminder.

[tomjsas]

I used mine religiously with our first rig (Roo23ss) but then after talking with folks at campgrounds I quit. I haven't used them in over a year with no problems. I can't see the header board on the inside of the slide holding together if the slide did decide to come out anyway. Would think it would pop off like a kernel of popcorn!

[MissouriCamper]

Hmm, good replies. I like the idea of a colored ribbon and still have the string with warning tag dangling on mine, though I've come close several times to still forgetting about it. And "tomjsas" now that I think about it I agree with you, if its going to come out it would probably do so and damage the slide anyway.

[milzat]

My slide lock bars came with a bright colored tag attached with a foot long string. You can't miss it.

I have NEVER used them and don't see ever using them.

[Danielflading]

so what is the opinion on slide locks? buy a set or not?

[tentcamper1]

Don't use ours, the front bedroom slide there is No way the bar will work where they tell you to put it. the rear two slides are really, really hard to get to, tried it one time and one came loose.

[Hokiehall]

Originally Posted by Danielflading

so what is the opinion on slide locks? buy a set or not?

I have never used mine for its intended purpose, but I do use it on the floor between the dinette seats to keep the stuff I store under the table for traveling from coming out and going all over the trailer during travel.

To answer your question, I personally would not go out and buy them. Nor would I steal a set.