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Old 07-17-2015, 12:09 PM   #1
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Slides in or out

I am leasing a spot in lake campground. It will be a permanent spot that I will spend weekends in. So my question is during the week Is it better to bring slides in when I leave on Sunday or leave them out
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Old 07-17-2015, 12:12 PM   #2
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I would put slides in and turn off water supply
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Old 07-17-2015, 12:13 PM   #3
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If it was me I would bring them in. Can never tell what storms will do. Later RJD
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Old 07-18-2015, 08:46 AM   #4
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Ok follow up question. I have a resi fridge. Should I leave it on during the week????


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You leave yours on at Home all year? Youroo!!
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Old 07-18-2015, 09:04 AM   #6
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Point taken. Thanks for the feedback



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Old 07-18-2015, 12:38 PM   #7
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ice maker

If you turn the water off (good idea IMHO) don't forget to turn your ice maker off (if you have one
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Old 07-18-2015, 01:05 PM   #8
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Thanks no ice maker, I'm good there
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Old 07-18-2015, 02:01 PM   #9
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Yes we own our spot in the camp ground and I bring in the slides before I leave and I leave the frig on , I don't want all the dirt and stuff that can get on top of the slides while I'm not there so I don't have to clean them off when I do bring them in .
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When my slides are out, there is a hole where rodents can crawl in. Don't like rodents, so in they go!
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With all the posts on water heaters, cut electricity off to water heater when you cut off the water! I pull my slides in when tt is in storage mode, with jacks down. The mor contact to stabilize the unit the better IMHO!
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Old 07-18-2015, 09:04 PM   #12
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Thanks for all the good info.


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Old 07-19-2015, 06:07 PM   #13
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Slides in, fridge on.
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Water off = Hot water heater off
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I've been permanent for 5 years and never pull my slides in until we close up for the season in October. Same with all the other permanents in the CG.
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We have the 2014 Sunseeker 2500TS and I always bring the slides in when the rig is sitting for a time. We have toppers but even with them it keeps out dirt, rodents and mainly protects the rubber seals from the weather and the elements. The sun will cook them nicely if exposed . I usually keep the seas lubed with baby powder. in and out and seems to work well and as a bonus it smells good.


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Old 07-29-2015, 09:04 PM   #17
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I would bring the slides in if it were mine. Mainly for keeping insects and pests out, protecting the roof and seals, and in case there is any risk of sagging with your particular slide design. Those are not in any particular order or preference. I just wanted to share my reasoning for the recommendation.


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