Comments on: Looking at Full Wall Slides http://blog.rv.net/2008/11/looking-at-full-wall-slides/ RV Campground & Camping Information - RV, Motorhome, Camper, Travel Trailer & 5th Wheel Owners Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:37:56 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Robert Ruff http://blog.rv.net/2008/11/looking-at-full-wall-slides/comment-page-1/#comment-67298 Robert Ruff Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:35:07 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2718#comment-67298 Hey gang, I have a 2007 Tiffin Phaeton, 42' with two full wall slides in the living/kitchen area and two slides in the bedroom. I love the roominess in the living area as we are FTRV'ers. We did have a problem a couple of months ago with one full wall slide and it was the biggest of the two full walls with the most weight from storage and furniture on that side of the RV. I called the service dept. of my RV dealer (Yes, this dealer is pretty good), and they gave me instructions on how to manually close the wall slide. He did warn it would take some time and effort. Actually it took a large crescent wrench, my wife pushing on the slide as 'screwed' it back into place, and about 15 minutes. If I had to do this myself, my guess it would have taken about an hour due to the weight and 'workout' by trying to close this heavy wall. I'll add that the slides are electric and a solenoid switch had malfunctioned. Like anything else, when something goes wrong, it's an opportunity to learn and one more 'knowledge nugget' for when on the road light years away from help. Penny, I'm going to assume that you, or your friends were correct that the slide out caused the windshield problem for the sake of my feedback. I've seen more times than not people opening up their slides BEFORE they set their jacks. That's a no-no. Also, if we boondock sometimes we opt out of using the jacks for the short stay (overnight parking, for instance). IF we need or want to open a slide for some room, we open just one slide, usually the slide that opens the least, depending on the level-ness of the road we're stopped on. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Robert Ruff Hey gang, I have a 2007 Tiffin Phaeton, 42′ with two full wall slides in the living/kitchen area and two slides in the bedroom. I love the roominess in the living area as we are FTRV’ers. We did have a problem a couple of months ago with one full wall slide and it was the biggest of the two full walls with the most weight from storage and furniture on that side of the RV. I called the service dept. of my RV dealer (Yes, this dealer is pretty good), and they gave me instructions on how to manually close the wall slide. He did warn it would take some time and effort. Actually it took a large crescent wrench, my wife pushing on the slide as ’screwed’ it back into place, and about 15 minutes. If I had to do this myself, my guess it would have taken about an hour due to the weight and ‘workout’ by trying to close this heavy wall.

I’ll add that the slides are electric and a solenoid switch had malfunctioned. Like anything else, when something goes wrong, it’s an opportunity to learn and one more ‘knowledge nugget’ for when on the road light years away from help.

Penny, I’m going to assume that you, or your friends were correct that the slide out caused the windshield problem for the sake of my feedback. I’ve seen more times than not people opening up their slides BEFORE they set their jacks. That’s a no-no. Also, if we boondock sometimes we opt out of using the jacks for the short stay (overnight parking, for instance). IF we need or want to open a slide for some room, we open just one slide, usually the slide that opens the least, depending on the level-ness of the road we’re stopped on.

I hope this helps.

Sincerely,
Robert Ruff

]]> By: Sande W http://blog.rv.net/2008/11/looking-at-full-wall-slides/comment-page-1/#comment-67234 Sande W Sun, 25 Jan 2009 03:03:45 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2718#comment-67234 Hi interesting forum, we have a 2004 Monaco Diplomat and are looking at a Holiday Rambler Endeaver with a full slide on the DS. I need more closets. We are fulltimers and travel weekly to dog shows to work. We put a lot of miles on our coach and was wondering if anyone out there has any information on this model of the Endeaver Sande Hi interesting forum, we have a 2004 Monaco Diplomat and are looking at a Holiday Rambler Endeaver with a full slide on the DS. I need more closets. We are fulltimers and travel weekly to dog shows to work. We put a lot of miles on our coach and was wondering if anyone out there has any information on this model of the Endeaver

Sande

]]> By: Lug_Nut http://blog.rv.net/2008/11/looking-at-full-wall-slides/comment-page-1/#comment-64806 Lug_Nut Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:28:16 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2718#comment-64806 James, The Monaco generally rides a little stiffer than many other chassis's. I presume the 400 h.p. engine you have is a Cummins ISL. If so, the engine should not feel under powered in that coach. The ISL is a very popular engine that performs well in almost any coach. Perhaps you should have it checked by a Cummins shop. The best way to compare the ride of various coaches is to take them out on a test drive. Try to match each with similar driving conditions. Thank you for your input. James, The Monaco generally rides a little stiffer than many other chassis’s. I presume the 400 h.p. engine you have is a Cummins ISL. If so, the engine should not feel under powered in that coach. The ISL is a very popular engine that performs well in almost any coach. Perhaps you should have it checked by a Cummins shop. The best way to compare the ride of various coaches is to take them out on a test drive. Try to match each with similar driving conditions.
Thank you for your input.

]]> By: James Brannan http://blog.rv.net/2008/11/looking-at-full-wall-slides/comment-page-1/#comment-64745 James Brannan Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:00:42 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2718#comment-64745 I am looking for some comparison information relative to different class A coaches. I currently have a 2004 Monaco Dynasty -42 Ft. We love the Moterhome but I am not really happy with the power ( 400HP Cummins ) or the ride. The coach lacks power on most grades and the ride seems to be very hard at the front end. Feels almost like someting is bottoming out when we hit bumps in the road. I have had it checked and the airbags are set properly and the shocks are in good shape I am planning to retire in 12 months and am looking at a new motorhome. I have heard that the ride of the Country Coach is far smoother than the Monaco but I get concerned that this the deaker"s pitch How does a buyer get the truth on therse types of questions Jim I am looking for some comparison information relative to different class A coaches.

I currently have a 2004 Monaco Dynasty -42 Ft. We love the Moterhome but I am not really happy with the power ( 400HP Cummins ) or the ride. The coach lacks power on most grades and the ride seems to be very hard at the front end. Feels almost like someting is bottoming out when we hit bumps in the road. I have had it checked and the airbags are set properly and the shocks are in good shape

I am planning to retire in 12 months and am looking at a new motorhome. I have heard that the ride of the Country Coach is far smoother than the Monaco but I get concerned that this the deaker”s pitch

How does a buyer get the truth on therse types of questions

Jim

]]> By: Lug_Nut http://blog.rv.net/2008/11/looking-at-full-wall-slides/comment-page-1/#comment-61484 Lug_Nut Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:49:28 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2718#comment-61484 Paul, Great first hand information. Thanks for sharing it with us and for your valued input. Paul, Great first hand information. Thanks for sharing it with us and for your valued input.

]]> By: Paul http://blog.rv.net/2008/11/looking-at-full-wall-slides/comment-page-1/#comment-61435 Paul Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:20:28 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2718#comment-61435 John, I own a 2007 Fleetwood Expedition with a full wall slide. When I get to my site I simply start by lowering the air bags and then the jacks. While the jacks are leveling the unit I hook up my electric, water and sewer, etc. Then I extend the slide, this way I don't have to crawl under the slide to get to the utilities. As to parking, It just as hard to fit the 4 slide models between the power post. Once you know your width you take that into consideration when backing in or pulling into a site. The full side slide is what sold us on the coach, so much more open feel, its like a small apartment. John, I own a 2007 Fleetwood Expedition with a full wall slide. When I get to my site I simply start by lowering the air bags and then the jacks. While the jacks are leveling the unit I hook up my electric, water and sewer, etc. Then I extend the slide, this way I don’t have to crawl under the slide to get to the utilities. As to parking, It just as hard to fit the 4 slide models between the power post. Once you know your width you take that into consideration when backing in or pulling into a site. The full side slide is what sold us on the coach, so much more open feel, its like a small apartment.

]]> By: Lug_Nut http://blog.rv.net/2008/11/looking-at-full-wall-slides/comment-page-1/#comment-61105 Lug_Nut Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:18:31 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2718#comment-61105 John, These can be issues, but as many current owners have stated, they have no problem positioning their rig to accomodate the power post. The need to be crawling under that slide however, I believe an issue that people must live with. Thank you for your input. John, These can be issues, but as many current owners have stated, they have no problem positioning their rig to accomodate the power post. The need to be crawling under that slide however, I believe an issue that people must live with. Thank you for your input.

]]> By: John http://blog.rv.net/2008/11/looking-at-full-wall-slides/comment-page-1/#comment-61036 John Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:13:30 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2718#comment-61036 I have looked at these full wall slides and Have just one problem with them . When parked at camp site wall slide is next to power post move over no more room at site to expand out passenger side. !!! What about water and electric hookups? crawl under? Just my thoughts think hard before we bought 4 slides, give us same room and no problem with power/posts. I have looked at these full wall slides and Have just one problem with them . When parked at camp site wall slide is next to power post move over no more room at site to expand out passenger side. !!! What about water and electric hookups? crawl under? Just my thoughts think hard before we bought 4 slides, give us same room and no problem with power/posts.

]]> By: Lug_Nut http://blog.rv.net/2008/11/looking-at-full-wall-slides/comment-page-1/#comment-60231 Lug_Nut Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:44:12 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2718#comment-60231 Gail, Great to hear you are enjoying your full wall slide(s). It certainly seems to be a great seller. Thank you for your great supportive input. Gail, Great to hear you are enjoying your full wall slide(s). It certainly seems to be a great seller. Thank you for your great supportive input.

]]> By: Gail Clark http://blog.rv.net/2008/11/looking-at-full-wall-slides/comment-page-1/#comment-60028 Gail Clark Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:43:52 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2718#comment-60028 I love our 06 Pace Arrow with a full wall slide. We have had no problems with the slides. As to losing storage space I have more then I had in a 04 Souhwind. When the full wall comes out the storage bins come with it. I love our 06 Pace Arrow with a full wall slide. We have had no problems with the slides. As to losing storage space I have more then I had in a 04 Souhwind. When the full wall comes out the storage bins come with it.

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