Slide out on 3001W tilts the trailer

[D_B Travelers]

We recently brought home a 2014 Windjammer 3001W in the Diamond Edition. Love the layout, lots of room for Wife and I. It has two slide outs, one for the living area and one for the bed. When camping this past weekend (for our second time) we leveled the trailer completely before unhooking the pickup. However, once we pushed out the two slides the trailer tilted that direction. I am pretty sure I put down the stabilizers before doing the slide-outs, but not positive. Bubble was off by 1-1/2 and was noticeable, however since we were only camping two nights we didn't reconnect and move the trailer. When disconnecting we pulled in the slides and brought up the stabilizers only to find the bubble back exactly on "0".

Did I do something wrong, or just need to do something different. I can see how the springs on the slide side would compress as the weight moved out; should I set it up a bit high on that side to compensate because both slides are on one side? I have pulled trailers before, just none with slide outs.

[lbrjet]

We level ours about 3/4 inch high on the slides side, put out the slides and then lower the stabilizers.

[reinbeauke]

I run the slide out first then level the trailer. I was told by my dealer to never run the slide with the jacks down to be sure the slide doesn't get damaged. Don't know if there is truth to that. But this way you can get level

[D_B Travelers]

Thank you Reinbeauke. Interesting about putting out the slides first. It makes sense to level the trailer with them out, but I was worried about moving it with them slid out. Not like you are going cross-country with them out, or at any speed I guess. However, the trailer will get some twist if you are having to climb up on more than one or two blocks. We may see if lbrjet's suggestion gets us close, and then try your suggestion next time.

[youroo]

Originally Posted by lbrjet

We level ours about 3/4 inch high on the slides side, put out the slides and then lower the stabilizers.

Same!Youroo!!

[GeneS]

I just count on setting the left side a bit high (lego/lynx blocks under left tire(s). I do put down the stabilizers first, then extend slides. Once out, trailer is usually dead on bubble. I may try to snug stabilizers just to be sure there is no slack. I would not consider moving the trailer once the slides are out. Way too much opportunity for something to go haywire.

[D_B Travelers]

Thanks GeneS. I think that is how I will approach the issue next time as well. We settled at 1-1/2 marks off level on the bubble once we extended slides and it sat for a day. We were parked on grass also, so it additionally crushed and settled a bit more on that side with the extra weight. I think we will start with the bubble about 3/4"-1" high and see what happens this time. Just one more thing to think about when RVing!

[wmtire]

Originally Posted by youroo

Same!Youroo!!

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[D_B Travelers]

We have camped a couple more times and are blocking the wheels up on the slide out side about 1-1/2 to 2 on the stick-on level I installed. Once we are stopped on the blocks, I put down the stabilizers, then move the two push outs into position. It is a bit high on that side for about a 1/2 day, then it settles and we are perfect. I do now re-check the stabilizers after the first day and tighten (extend) them a bit more as they seem to have slacked off a bit allowing trailer shake when walking around inside.
Part of the cause of imbalance (IMHO) is both slides on this Rockwood Windjammer roll out 39" and are on the same side of the trailer; that is a lot of "hanging weight" off on one side. I have noticed that many other RV units slides do not go out that far so probably don't create as much side loading; my brother's rig only moves about 2' for one slide so it doesn't create any noticeable imbalance.
We are very happy with the trailer and recommend it to anyone. Found a few factory issues that I have fixed myself, but nothing major requiring a trip back to the dealer.

[SaskCampers]

I always level ours abit high on the slide side but make sure it is not exactly level as I want water to run away from the trailer and drain down the outer edge of the slide if it rains and not back into the slide opening. Being slightly off level side to side does not hurt the fridge as it only matters front to back in the layout of our trailers.

[D_B Travelers]

Ah...good point. As new campers, we know we have a list of events under the "been there, done that" category. About a month ago we were camping in a State Park and it began raining about 5:30 AM on the pull-out day. We started checking radar on our phones and realized that it wasn't going to clear up anytime soon (in fact it rained over 3" right there that day). So I was able to put a check next to "Hooked up during a Monsoon" on the list. We were very pleased that when we pulled in the slides a very minimal amount of water was carried inside; my wife just dabbed them up with an old towel and we were set. I required a bit more dabbing to dry off! LOL

[youroo]

Place (2) more jacks in front of the (Front Tires) on the square beam. This will reduce the (Bounce) and the slide tilt (Some). Place jacks under your steps also,this will reduce the (Leverage) motion also! Youroo!! PS- Jammers & V-Lites are prone too (Leaning Tower of Pisa) issues!!

[D_B Travelers]

Excellent idea! I will pick up a couple of jacks for the beam as suggested. The dealer guy warned us about putting jacks under the slideouts, but I didn't think about putting them under the axle beam. You have the front kitchen model Vlite, nice! We opted for the front bedroom and have a real walk-in closet in the wedge. Lots of storage.