jacks under slide
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TXBobcat
Fulltime
Never placed any jacks under a slide. Slides don't move, but I have the entire trailer stabilized.
If a tire developed an air leak and went flat or your jacks sank down in soft ground, what would that do to your slide? I think if Heartland thought it was necessary to use jacks under a slide they would have provided jacks or at least informed us that we might need one.
That is my thoughts.
BC
If a tire developed an air leak and went flat or your jacks sank down in soft ground, what would that do to your slide? I think if Heartland thought it was necessary to use jacks under a slide they would have provided jacks or at least informed us that we might need one.
That is my thoughts.
BC
kakampers
Past Heartland Ambassador
I think you need to ask Heartland...most manufacturer's will tell you, you should NEVER put anything under the slides. They are made to handle the weight they carry, and if for some reason the unit should drop or move you can cause severe damage to the slideout mechanism...JMHO!!
JohnDar
Prolifically Gabby Member
Our's sit extended out all summer on a seasonal site and there's been no sagging. Granted it's only been two season, so far, but unless you do like Bob says and put the rig up on blocks (and listen to banjo/fiddle music all day), they're just another cash cow accessory you've got to store someplace. And where, on the plywood underlayment, do they suggest you put them?
jmgratz
Original Owners Club Member
The dude next to me has a toy hauler SOB and has stands under his slide. I talked to him about it and he said they are not tight but just snug. He is a retired fireman and he likened it to outriggers on a ladder truck. He said if he gets in high winds he shouldn't roll over. He said he only sets them up if he is staying in a sight for more than 2 days. They are full timers.
LongIslandTodd
2003 Chevy 2500HD Duramax
I have a 3100ES and I do not use them don,t see the need the slides are very stable and we stay on the same site all year with no problem.
Stinger381
Well-known member
I have a set from the old camper that I used but now the Sundance has 3 slides so which one gets the stabilizers ?? I only use them to help stabilize if I feel like camper is moving about a lot .
rick_debbie_gallant
Well-known member
IMHO about the only thing I would support my slides with would be a couple of balloons. :angel: That way if things went south the balloons would break to let me know I had a problem. However because balloons leak I would probably use some 1/8 inch dowels in each corner. They would tell me if tires were going flat or sinking in the mud. 
Hastey
Oklahoma Chapter Leaders
I just purchased a new 3200RE. When the dealer was giving me the walk through I specifically ask about slide jacks. The reply was don't ever put anything under your slides; the slides are designed to support themselves. After reading some of the other posts I'm thinking well duh! LOL, but, what if you do have a flat. I never thought of this but as soon as I read the first reply I was thinking. It would be a bad day and I'm glad I read this.
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