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question leveling the coach with slides in or out , which is it and after having issue with door closing properly , come on full timers whats the secret or is my door warped Hmm thanks again

 
Posted : July 19, 2017 10:05 AM
Danny_and_Linda
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I've done it both ways & while traveling we put them out, sometimes only part way, at rest areas or along side the road & have had no ill effects. I did the same on my last SOB with no problems either, I don't think the slides are as delicate/fragile as they would have you think.
Depending on your year & model they had problems with several others doors on here, especially with the anti sail hinges.

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Posted : July 19, 2017 12:19 PM
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2017 , and I even put support under the large slide because of the weight !

 
Posted : July 19, 2017 1:19 PM
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We had problems with our door also and it did not matter if the slides were in or out when leveling. Found out the original door/frame assembly was installed wrong. Now after a new door/frame and getting rid of the friction hinges, we can finally open and close it . If we are going to stay in 1 place for more than a week, I re-level with the slides out.

Rick

 
Posted : July 19, 2017 1:29 PM
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I think the "Official Word" from RW or Lippert would be to level first.
I'm with most, in that I have made adjustment etc. with the slides out, and have even move the unit a few feet with the slides out (needed to clear a tree for Sat Reception).

 
Posted : July 19, 2017 1:53 PM
Danny_and_Linda
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2017 , and I even put support under the large slide because of the weight !

Lipperts official word also, "no supports under slides" & I agree with that one. When, not if, the RW settles it WILL put undo stress on the slides.
As said above, I don't think the slides are causing your door problems, it's the door.

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Posted : July 19, 2017 4:00 PM
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Posted : July 19, 2017 9:06 PM
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