RV slide outs Archives

Slide out roof EternaBond tape failure… and fix

Dustin Simpson - April 1, 2023

Follow Dustin at his shop, California RV Specialists, during an inspection of a 2019 Winnebago Minnie Plus, as he finds the cause of water...

Two additional uses for Eternabond tape on your RV

Dustin Simpson - January 6, 2023

Last month I shared reasons why I don't recommend utilizing EternaBond tape on your RV roof (outside of using it as a patch). But...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Newsletter Editor - December 21, 2022

Issue 2018 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

When do I release my RV slide-out button?

Dustin Simpson - December 20, 2022

If you have questions, we have answers! Join us LIVE every Wednesday (that's today!) at 4 p.m. PST (7 p.m. EST) for Talkin’ RV...

How to protect your hardwood/vinyl flooring from your RV slide-out

Dustin Simpson - December 16, 2022

A popular concern I receive at my RV repair shop is protecting hardwood or vinyl flooring when the RV slide-out extends or retracts. Whether...

Ask Dave: Why does RV’s slide ‘pop’ and the cable keep breaking?

Dave Solberg - November 27, 2022

Dear Dave, What causes the main slide to pop as it starts going out? This only happens after moving and the first time the slide...

Ask Dave: How do I clean my slide room seals and topper on a permanently parked RV?

Dave Solberg - September 26, 2022

Dear Dave, I know this is not a typical pull-type RV; however, I have two questions related to the slides. The toppers on the slides...

Ask Dave: Can I retract RV’s rear slideout manually?

Dave Solberg - September 21, 2022

Dear Dave, My trailer has a rear slideout. It is operated by an electric motor and cables. My question is what do I do to...

Ask Dave: How do I winterize my RV’s slide room?

Dave Solberg - September 13, 2022

Dear Dave, With winterization right around the corner, I am wondering if we should lube the slide room—specifically the slide mechanism and/or the rubber seals....

Ask Dave: There’s a crack near my RV’s fiberglass slide. How do I fix it?

Dave Solberg - August 15, 2022

Dear Dave, While washing my camper I noticed a crack on the upper left-hand corner of my living room slide. This slide is not that...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Newsletter Editor - August 2, 2022

Issue 1917 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

Slide out seals, Part 2: What can happen if you don’t maintain your slide out roof

RV Travel - July 25, 2022

Before you continue reading, make sure you start with last Friday's tip from Dustin: When was the last time you inspected your slide out...

Ask Dave: Should we be concerned about full-body RV slides with appliances?

Dave Solberg - July 18, 2022

Dear Dave, Just looking over some of Tony's RV reviews, it looks like a lot of the travel trailers he looks at have full-body RV...

A reminder if you have hydraulic leveling jacks or slide-out system

RV Travel - May 8, 2022

By Dustin Simpson, California RV Specialists Here are example pictures and general information about why it's important to maintain your hydraulic leveling jacks. If you have hydraulic...

Ask Dave: Interior wood trim pulls off when slide room is extended

Dave Solberg - April 18, 2022

Dear Dave, Both of my slideouts are pulling the interior wood trim off as they are extended. I've tried screwing the trim to plywood on...

Ask Dave: Slide room flaps not working properly, don’t flip to squeegee. Why?

Dave Solberg - April 7, 2022

Dear Dave, We have a 2016 Keystone Raptor Toy Hauler with three slides. The two larger slides have a bulb seal on the sidewall trim...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, March 24, 2022

Newsletter Editor - March 24, 2022

Issue 1824 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, February 7, 2022

Newsletter Editor - February 7, 2022

Issue 1791 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Newsletter Editor - February 2, 2022

Issue 1788 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Have RVs become too complicated?

Dave Helgeson - December 3, 2021

Many believe I was born in an RV. Conceived, maybe; born, no. However, I was literally born into the RV industry as my dad...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, September 10, 2021

Newsletter Editor - September 10, 2021

Issue 1685 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Ask Dave: Why won’t the RV’s slide outs come back in?

Dave Solberg - September 9, 2021

Answers to questions about RV Repair and Maintenance from RV expert Dave Solberg, author of the "RV Handbook" and the managing editor of the...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, August 12, 2021

Newsletter Editor - August 12, 2021

Issue 1664 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Ask Dave: Is it OK to store an RV with the slide room out?

Dave Solberg - August 11, 2021

Answers to questions about RV Repair and Maintenance from RV expert Dave Solberg, author of the RV Handbook and the managing editor of the RV Repair...

Ask Dave: Schwintek slide out system problems – Part 2

Dave Solberg - August 10, 2021

Answers to questions about RV Repair and Maintenance from RV expert Dave Solberg, author of the RV Handbook and the managing editor of the RV Repair...

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