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What to do about squeaky slideouts

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris A squeaky slideout can drive any RVer to distraction. There's just something jarring to the nerves about this noise....

Save your RV slideouts from damage with this amazing tool!

Tony -
By Tony Barthel The RV Slideout Sweep is one of those products for RVs that you knew you needed and wished someone would invent. Fortunately,...

Gearbox broke and our slide is grinding – Help!

Emily Woodbury -
Dear Mark, We are on the road and I think a gearbox broke when we went to deploy our kitchen slide. The slide moved about...

Slideouts operating erratically? Here’s probably why

RV Staff -
Steve Savage submitted this article to RVtravel.com when he was a Master Certified RV Technician with Mobility RV Service. If you find the slideouts in...

RV Doctor: What can be done for a noisy RV slideout?

RV Staff -
Dear Gary: Our 2007 Winnebago has a living room/dinette booth slide that makes a loud groaning or growling noise when sliding. It has a little...

RV Doctor: What to do about RV siding delamination

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Dear Gary: I have a 2004 RV with a wood frame. Last summer I noticed what I believe you call "delaminating" on the front section....

RVers can’t locate source of slideout leak

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Dear Gary, We have a 2009 Monaco and have had a leak in the bedroom slide from the very beginning.  It takes about an hour...

Manually overriding the RV’s slideout system

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The RV Doctor Dear Gary, I have a 2011 Jayco trailer with a slide. The owner's manual states that the slide can be manually operated in...

Dealer says water in RV from retracting slideout is normal

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Dear Gary, I’m a single woman and have a Fleetwood Bounder. When it rains and I bring the slideout in and I un-level the motorhome,...

RVer can’t find slideout’s manual override

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Dear Gary, We have a 27-foot Gulf Stream Streamlite trailer with a small slideout. The manual states that there is a manual override to retract...

Switch doesn’t stop RV’s slideout when retracting

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Dear Gary, I have a 1998 5th wheel RV with a slideout living room. My problem is that there must be a relay somewhere that...

What can be done about a leaky slideout?

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Dear Gary, We recently purchased a 2004 coach. From the moment we got it the slideout has leaked so bad that the wood trim around...

What can be done for RV sidewall delamination?

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Dear Gary, What's the most inexpensive way to deal with a soft wall spot where there was prior water damage? Also, the outside has...

Sagging slideout topper – What’s an RVer to do?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving as RVtravel.com's...

Slide Seal Conditioner improves slide out function, prolongs life

Bob Difley -
Replacing your slide out seals is not a chore you would look forward to. You can help prevent early deterioration – and necessary replacement...

Clear debris and water from slideout with RV Slideout Broom

Bob Difley -
If you have slideouts you know the importance of cleaning the tops before retracting the slides. Otherwise, you get the outside inside. Not a...

Buy an RV without slideouts? Think again

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
by Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service Considering the purchase of any type of RV without slideouts? Think again! I know, I know. You're going to...

How to easily remove old, ugly decals from your RV

Chuck Woodbury -
If your RV is getting up there in age, there's a good chance its decals are not looking so good — faded out, cracked,...

How to avoid damaging slides when leveling an RV

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris So what's the correct way to level your rig without damaging the slides — before or after they are...

RVs without slideout toppers: Do they leak?

Chuck Woodbury -
By Chuck Woodbury EDITOR I was talking to my neighbor in the RV park. He's a traveling nurse on his way from his last assignment in...

Beware your RV slideout

Chuck Woodbury -
You may not have thought about it, but that slideout on your RV that makes your living space so roomy can also be your...

Reader seeks input about ‘Extreme’ RV siding problem

Chuck Woodbury -
  From editor Chuck Woodbury I received this email from reader Kate Perrie about a serious condition with cracking paint on the exterior of her motorhome. I...

3-In-One Slide-Out Silicone Lube prevents sticking/squeaking

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley Squeaking and squealing from slide-outs, windows and doors that are sticking can ruin the calm of a campsite, but new 3-In-One RVcare...

Banish ugly streaks with Star brite Black Streak Remover

Bob Difley -
  By Bob Difley If those ugly black streaks from water run-off bug you, Star brite® has a spray that will get rid of them. Description Black Streak...

How to adjust a Lippert slideout

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 Dear RV Doctor:Can you explain the adjustment sequence on how far the slides go in and out with my Lippert slideout? The manual just...

What to do about a leaky RV slideout

RV Staff -
 Dear RV Doctor:We purchased a 2004 coach three months ago. From the moment we got it the slideout has leaked. It has leaked so...

RV slideout wants to keep sliding in

RV Staff -
Dear RV Doctor:I desperately need your input. I have a 1998 5th wheel RV with a slideout living room. My problem is that there...

RV slideouts date back 70-80 years

RV Staff -
The slide-out has become a popular feature with American RV manufacturers in recent years but the idea is by no means new. Even 70–80...

Rain clouds coming — should you put in your slide-out?

RV Staff -
By Russ and Tiña De MarisYou have your rig settled down in a wonderful camping spot. Your camp chairs are set up, and music...

Slideout toppers — What to do when the wind blows

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris If your rig is equipped with "slide toppers," those fancy awnings that extend out over slideouts to keep weather...

RV slideout “topper” awning sagging. What to do?

Chuck Woodbury -
By Chris DoughertyCertified RV technician Chris Dougherty received this question from an RVtravel.com reader when he was our technical editor.Dear Chris,The awning over my...

How to care for your RV slideout

Chuck Woodbury -
By Russ and Tiña De MarisHow do you keep your slideout happy? A little bit of maintenance and forethought will go a long way...

Is runoff from fiberglass roof staining sides of RV?

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By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician Dear Chris, I am getting white streaks on the side of my Newmar Ventana RV from the water from the roof...

RV slideouts: Hydraulic or electric?

RV Staff -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris If you're shopping for your first RV with a slideout, you may be scratching your head: Hydraulic or electric?...

It’s fall! Time to check your RV’s roof

RV Staff -
By Chris Dougherty Certified RV technician When autumn arrives, it's a good idea to spend a little time on RV roof maintenance. First, make sure the...

How to get rid of slideout squeaks

RV Staff -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Many an RVer has been driven to distraction by a squeaky slideout. There's just something jarring to the nerves...

Can WD-40 really do all that?

RV Staff -
By Greg Illes The "WD" in WD-40 stands for "water displacement," and it was reportedly the 40th blend that finally made it to production. Since...

Removing an RV slideout: How feasible is it?

Chuck Woodbury -
In this excerpt from the June 14, 2014 live webcast of RV Talk Live, RVtravel.com technical editor Chris Dougherty provides advice to an...

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