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Old 09-25-2018, 10:15 AM   #1
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Slide out lock bar

Purchased a 2019 Flagstaff 21FBRS in late July, looking thru folder of manuals that came with trailer and it included info for slide out lock bar but did not receive one, anybody else have one included with delivery ?
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Old 09-25-2018, 10:24 AM   #2
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We had 2 bars inside our unit, with only 1 super slide! Have NEVER used them,after 1000s of miles towing! Your slide May need them! Youroo! !
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Old 09-25-2018, 10:37 AM   #3
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I bought a two owner 2008 Rockwood Signature Ultra-Lite camper last year. The PO did indicate that the camper never had them as he knew the owner prior to that.

I saw that in the owners manual as well and saw the stickers that indicate where they are to be located. I added them just to be safe.

However, I could make a strong case not to use them too as it would be easy to forget that they're there and operate the slide anyway. Doing that would be catastrophic I would think.
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Old 09-25-2018, 11:04 AM   #4
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We bought two bars with our camper, Flagstaff 832OKBS. The service guy said that 85% of his service work on slides was from not using any bars.
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Old 09-25-2018, 12:20 PM   #5
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We got one with our 2109 back in 2014. Never used it or was told about it until we sheared off a shear bolt by not moving something before we slid. Repair vendor suggested we use it and we do. Found it really hidden under the seat. Yes, you have to remember to take it off or you with shear another bolt and the bright hanging tag helps us remember it. Just would not like to look out the window and see it start to creep out. By the way, learn what size your shear bolt is and carry a few spare. Can save repair costs if you do forget the lock
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Old 09-25-2018, 12:26 PM   #6
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Used ours once on our 2007 Jayco, tossed them into the garage and never looked at them again. Don't use them on our 2018 either.
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Old 09-25-2018, 12:28 PM   #7
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We got one with our 2109 back in 2014. Never used it or was told about it until we sheared off a shear bolt by not moving something before we slid. Repair vendor suggested we use it and we do. Found it really hidden under the seat. Yes, you have to remember to take it off or you with shear another bolt and the bright hanging tag helps us remember it. Just would not like to look out the window and see it start to creep out. By the way, learn what size your shear bolt is and carry a few spare. Can save repair costs if you do forget the lock
Regardless of using a slide lock or not, if you leave something in the path or behind the edge of the slide (been there done that) you're going to tear up your slide either way. The lock isn't going to prevent that.
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Old 09-25-2018, 12:34 PM   #8
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Coast to coast and border to border. Have never used them and no issues.
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Old 09-25-2018, 12:51 PM   #9
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Another one here, had them but never used them. It would be a bummer to open the slide with them in place, they rest against the trim and could easily beak that off,
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Old 09-25-2018, 12:53 PM   #10
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The slide locks are only required for certain model sideouts.
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Old 09-25-2018, 01:32 PM   #11
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Mine did not come with them but the paper was in the folder. With the schwintek slide you shouldn't need them
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Old 09-25-2018, 01:49 PM   #12
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Ours (2014) came with one, always use it. After the last trip, glad we used it. Rough roads caused kitchen drawers to open up many times and damaged the supports behind drawers. At least the slide was secure.
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Old 09-25-2018, 01:57 PM   #13
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I thought too our new camper didn't come with one. Found it in under bed storage. I do use it , so would have questioned the dealer.
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Old 09-25-2018, 03:36 PM   #14
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I would love not to use ours but prudence dictates otherwise. I have to haul out a stepladder to insert it and the slide ceiling molding is less than 2 inches from ceiling so requires careful adjusting of ends to keep from scraping vinyl ceiling. PITA, but won’t go without.
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Old 09-26-2018, 09:12 AM   #15
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Our 23ss came with 2 and I still use them so as for the DW (Dam Woman ) don't forget that they are in place I have a string tied to them and a bright orange tag that says remove before open slide The locks or a safety device just like seat belts or automatic door looks on your car and trucks
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Old 09-27-2018, 06:48 PM   #16
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Never used them! Never had any problems!

The need may depend on who manufactured the mechanism.

Do what is recommended and temper that with what you eventually become comfortable with.
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