09-22-2014, 07:06 AM
Jason & Jon,
I agree with your thoughts, but I have been over this many times with the factory. They are firm in their recommendation to do the slide work in travel mode. Maybe Richard or someone else can give the theory.
Larry is right on the HWW, but on coach 975 (with Valid slides) there are no locking pins. The seal situation is almost the same as HWW, and includes the vacuum assist to flatten the seals.
Larry's recommendation to do slide work with engine running is also right on. I now have a routine where I land on my spot and leave engine on. Walk around the coach to check for obstructions and plug in the shore power. Next, I put out the slides, then level the coach. After I have all this done I shut down the engine and put up the satellite. One all this is done, the dogs get to go out.
I am sure there are other opinions out there...but this is mine!
cheers,
bill
I agree with your thoughts, but I have been over this many times with the factory. They are firm in their recommendation to do the slide work in travel mode. Maybe Richard or someone else can give the theory.
Larry is right on the HWW, but on coach 975 (with Valid slides) there are no locking pins. The seal situation is almost the same as HWW, and includes the vacuum assist to flatten the seals.
Larry's recommendation to do slide work with engine running is also right on. I now have a routine where I land on my spot and leave engine on. Walk around the coach to check for obstructions and plug in the shore power. Next, I put out the slides, then level the coach. After I have all this done I shut down the engine and put up the satellite. One all this is done, the dogs get to go out.
I am sure there are other opinions out there...but this is mine!
cheers,
bill
Bill Johnson
Birmingham, Alabama