Slide-Out Lock use on '07 21SS...

[Celestep2k1]

Originally Posted by bareftn

They are their for a reason and its called SAFTEY EQUEPMENT use them ( it only takes a minute to put them in) for if you don't and for any reason what so ever the slide comes out and cause a accident or comes out from a accident guess who will be held liable and maybe involved in a lawsuit?

Most sage advice!

Thank you!

[Celestep2k1]

Originally Posted by wmburdette

I have problems getting them to seat properly against the back side of the facia board with the rubber/vinyl seal. If I crank them down tight enough to stay put with road movement I worry that I may be harming the seal and/or the facia. Any thoughts from others?
'07 Roo 23SS

After using them the last 140-miles and two set-up/tear-downs, I can see that their point isn't to be too tight, but to simply be there to stop the slide top from moving. Now that I look at it, they are the only thing that ensures the top is secured.

Happy, and safe, camping!

[Old Eeyore]

I applied heavy duty Velcro to the wall and one pad. That helped me get that far end in place - and to keep it there while I snugged it up.

There were lots of warnings about over-tightening. The bars are just supposed to keep the slide from moving - so they only need to be tight enough to keep them in place.

[itat]

Bareftn and Celestep2k1, I'd suggest that the risk that the slide would actually fall out of the trailer from the closed position is absolutely minuscule. I've never heard of it actually happening. If you have an example please post a link to the story.

The real risk is that the slide would move enough to go out of alignment and not seal properly. Not good, but not catastrophic.

[Wolverine 1945]

As I said we always put ours in our old TT,,, but no matter how tight I got them,,, after about 300 miles on out Great Hwys,,, they always fell out !!!
Wouldn't it be better if the slides had safety locks on the outside ???

[itat]

Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945

As I said we always put ours in our old TT,,, but no matter how tight I got them,,, after about 300 miles on out Great Hwys,,, they always fell out !!!
Wouldn't it be better if the slides had safety locks on the outside ???

Having the locks on the inside the way they are designed relies on the structural integrity of the complete wall system above the hole for the slide whereas a locking mechanism on the outside would rely on the ability of its fasteners to not come out of the wall.

If you're concerned about the possibility of the rectangular pads on the locks cutting the seals on the back of the fascia board you could round the edges a bit so the don't have a sharp edge.

I like the idea of Velcro on the white stickers to hold the pad in place while you tighten the locks. Other than having to stand on a stool to get high enough, that's the only difficulty I have when installing my locks.

[Wolverine 1945]

I believe if properly designed,,, Out Side Locks would be the way to go !!!

[Timex]

Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945

I believe if properly designed,,, Out Side Locks would be the way to go !!!

All good inventions were started with that phrase.

Let us know what you come up with!

[JeepGuy]

hmm, my '17 21ss didnt come with any or any stickers

[Old Eeyore]

Originally Posted by JeepGuy

hmm, my '17 21ss didnt come with any or any stickers

My '11 21SS came with them. My '16 23IKSS didn't. The large slides are virtually identical. (Size, shape and mechanically.)

Generally I take the position that if the manufacturer supplied them then I probably ought to use them and I used them the first year. Got tired of the gyrations to get my arm in - and then back out. Took a few trips the second year without them and saw no difference and threw them up in the front shelf - just in case - and there they stayed waiting for the next owner.

[bareftn]

Originally Posted by itat

Bareftn and Celestep2k1, I'd suggest that the risk that the slide would actually fall out of the trailer from the closed position is absolutely minuscule. I've never heard of it actually happening. If you have an example please post a link to the story.

The real risk is that the slide would move enough to go out of alignment and not seal properly. Not good, but not catastrophic.

Their are lots of things that happen and you don't hear of it, Lots of different things in life have safety equipment and you never hear of what it did prevent or if anything did happen because safety equipment was not used. If locks are given and a place to install then I am going to use them. What your saying is pure bull gee I never had a fire in my house so why should I have smoke detectors in it? what your saying may let someone think well he is right so I am not going to use mine and then something happens,so if you choose to not use them so be it

[Lonestar1836]

On our 08 Roo 21SS there were stickers on the outside wall to show where the travel locks should be positioned. On the edge of the fascia where the seal was there were indentations where the locks were positioned. These roughly corresponded to the stickers on the outer wall. We always used ours because of how heavy the slide is. You have to feel with your hand where the indentation is.

Mike

[Akrap]

We used them this last trip and glad to say they never came out. Stayed in place with no problem. The string with the little orange warning signs are there for a reason. Do not cut them off the bar and make sure to hang them over the top of the slide. That way you won't forget their there. Almost forgot ours and started to open the slide, but realized they were on and stopped in time not to cause any damage.

[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by Akrap

We used them this last trip and glad to say they never came out. Stayed in place with no problem. The string with the little orange warning signs are there for a reason. Do not cut them off the bar and make sure to hang them over the top of the slide. That way you won't forget their there. Almost forgot ours and started to open the slide, but realized they were on and stopped in time not to cause any damage.

Very Good Info on the tags !!!

[Jimandchris]

Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945

Very Good Info on the tags !!!

Awhile back someone suggested laminating the orange tags on them to help 'em last longer. Not a bad idea...

[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by Jimandchris

Awhile back someone suggested laminating the orange tags on them to help 'em last longer. Not a bad idea...

Right On !!!

[Timex]

Put a little hook screw above the slideout button and loop the tag in the hook. The slide won't be opened unless the button is pressed, right?. You'll see the tag before you "accidentally" forget about the slide locks.

[fonzie]

Using the slide locks will (should) keep the top of slide in when travelling on rough roads or during unforeseen events.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMK9W2g0AUE

[Akrap]

That is a good idea too. Energy lockout so to speak. Good for the ones who don't have the tags still.