The one thing that I always do before we leave the campsite is go up on the roof with a broom to sweep any debris off the slide out roof and I can say that there is almost always something, that’s why I’m so passionate about ladders being a standard feature on RVs😕

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

It’s so smart and safer for fellow drivers if there was something like a stick up there

@cullinan18

10 ай бұрын

And that's why I only looked at trailers with a permanently attached ladder.

@Gina-ew7nf

10 ай бұрын

Easier to use a cordless (or electric) small lightweight leaf blower (also great as a quick camp firestarter). On rainy days, broom is better on roof, but most dry days a quick blow off is so much quicker.

@SaltyDog69

10 ай бұрын

@@Gina-ew7nfExactly what I use, a small battery operated blower.

@stevez340

10 ай бұрын

@@Gina-ew7nf Great idea, as long as you have a ladder to get on the roof👍

Mr. Nerd, you definitely deserve a pay raise. I follow a few Rv KZreadrs and not any other one goes into the thorough detail in their videos. Kudos to you!

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Another great video Uncle Josh. We almost never get important info like this for our "homes on wheels". A real service to the RV community.

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Ty 🙏🏻

@sgardner4156

10 ай бұрын

Great video (and jokes 😂)! Thank you

Way to go. This is a great video. Not only for taking the fear out of having a slide, but explaining the difference and how to use or not use the slides. Whether you know them all or not, it is always good to be reminded of this information. We just purchased a new 5th wheel that has both the rack n pinion and a schwintek. So thank you. I also love that you talk about lubrication for the slides and seals. You might want to do on where you or the tech guys actually use the product for those of us who are still fairly new. It’s good to have a visual perspective. Keep them coming. Thanks for all you do.

Thank you for this. I think I have moved to the no slide camp based on this video. Glad I learned this stuff before buying something. You are the best.

Thank you so much for this video Josh! I thought about stealth camping in a travel trailer with the slide closed thinking it was fully supported. Now I know what disaster i could have caused.

I hit the LIKE button cause Josh is the only RV NERD.

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

😊 ☺️

You are appreciated! Great info. I've used 3in1 slide spray and had great results with it. I also think all trailers with slides need to have a ladder - there's always debris on the slide top. Install slide toppers if you can, they help!

I’ve watched, researched, and learned about RVs for years. Your “Good to Know” segments cover things I’ve never heard before. Thank You! RVing is our dream about to be realized! 🙂🙏🏼

@JoshtheRVNerd

8 ай бұрын

Glad to be of service!

Lubricants on the Schwintek slides can be a contentious subject. I would not lubricate the worm gear track as that can attract debris that can foul up the cog that rides in them. I would squirt some PTFE lubricant behind the seal at the top and bottom where the blocks ride on the track. You’ve got dissimilar materials rubbing on each other (plastic, brass, aluminum) and they need a light film to keep everything moving. LCI doesn’t recommend lubricants but I know quite a few RV techs who have replaced H tracks and drive systems due to no lubricant over the years. Slide seal lubricants are great to use. I use CRC brand. YMMV

@peekay17822

10 ай бұрын

100% Agreed with this statement! I was having some significant issues with my Schwintek slide not wanting to extend or retract. I used PTFE lubricant (at the advisement of My Rv Works, Inc. video) and now my slide works great. I was REALLY getting frustrated with the slide prior to this and brought it to the dealer for repair (they didn't fix it after months in the shop). So, my advice to Schwintek slide owners is if you are getting some binding or uneven extension/retraction of the slide, use the lubricant in the tracks as Rick Goodman has stated. Made all the world of difference and it enabled me to once again appreciate the extra room the slide provides in our trailer without having to always be worried about whether it will work properly. I also use the CRC brand.

@Berrypancakes229

10 ай бұрын

⁠@@peekay17822 can you please specify the name of the lubricant you use.

@DeltaEchoZulu

10 ай бұрын

@@Berrypancakes229 kzread.info/dash/bejne/c2Sh25tph5ane7A.htmlsi=mUS2mLGweIkoQxl_

This video saved me money! I was thinking about getting the slide supports cuz im a newbie and full-time in my trailer but didnt even think about the rv moving and the slide staying still. All your videos are helping me a lot

@JoshtheRVNerd

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Mind dropping me a review at g.page/r/CdPcitNVx2nDEAg/review by chance? It'll still cost you nothing lol :)

I’m so grateful for this video! From the selfie stick hack to the maintenance tips. I understood to look look for cracks in the seals but didn’t know there was a product I could use to keep it pliable. So thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. God bless!

@JoshtheRVNerd

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Im actually going to full time a small rv for work very soon and this video answered all the questions i had. Thanks Uncle Josh!

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@ 13:40 Uncle Gary actually switched cans and set you up...................... I have learned a lot here ... thanks

Your comment to make sure the slide is clear of debris or items is very smart. In our last Class A we ended up with a water bottle jammed under the corner edge of the slide on the inside. pulled the wood molding right off the bottom of the slide. Slides stand, no way. I confirmed that with Newmar and they said absolutely not, warranty voided.

With so many differing opinions on social media about these issues, it's good to have a professional like you, Josh, clear things up. Thanks!

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Hey, I’ll never claim to be an authority or expert or anything like that. I always encourage people to get info from multiple sources. I do hope I’m able to help people more often than not.

Josh, YOU are the BEST !!!!! ... I watch all of your videos. They are always packed with GREAT information. Slides in Class A are manufactured to be used when closed. I am sure this adds weight and additional cost to make it. The chairs in our slides have seat belts for people to secure themselves when the vehicle is moving down the road.

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

This could be one of my favorite videos on RV's

Appreciate the advice on maintaining a slide out knowledge is a powerful tool. Keep putting out the information and always happy camping

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

You bet

Your videos are always helpful but this one I am saving in my library. Such great information! Thanks for posting!

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Good points. For slides that use the Schwintek system there is more than leaking seals to be concerned about by partially extending or retracting them. Schwintek slides synchronize the motors only when fully retracted or extended. By stopping the slide in between you can lose synchronization and end up with an uneven slide. If bad enough this can prevent the slide from going in or out and require the manual process of disconnecting the motors and pushing the slide in from the outside until it can be repaired.

@chriskojali4527

10 ай бұрын

Disconnecting the motors could be impossible without expertise too. I won’t be buying another schwintek equipped RV.

@dogrsqr

10 ай бұрын

ALWAYS run a Schwintek slide in one continuous motion to its full-open or full-closed position. When it hits its full-whichever position, continue to hold the operating switch for about 3 seconds AFTER the slide stops moving and you've heard the motors stop. This allows the motors to re-synchronize themselves which helps keep the slide from getting mis-aligned.

@mikearbon6196

10 ай бұрын

​@@dogrsqrbuy

@Berrypancakes229

10 ай бұрын

@@dogrsqrhow do you prevent from leaks?

@dogrsqr

10 ай бұрын

@@Berrypancakes229 Leaks are almost always a deal problem. If you don't run the slide all the way in/out (any slide, not just Schwintek), the seal may kind of curl, creating an easy entry for water. If you do have a leak, check your seals. Most can be adjusted slightly. And keep them lubricated! Seal lube is cheap compared to needing a seal replaced.

The flex on that slide floor was astonishing. My 99 slide box doesn't move at all standing on it. I couldn't believe what you showed. Mind blown.

This is another very informative, excellent video Josh! I've never owned a slider and it makes total sense as you explained it but never thought about how these arent designed to be rigid when closed. This will be such helpful info to know for my next purchase.

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

When I bought my camper, I knew nothing about slides. I have subsequently learned a lot about them. I thank my guardian angel that I bought one WITHOUT a slide.

@JoshtheRVNerd

7 ай бұрын

Glad it’s working well for you

Thanks Josh! Always so much great information! I do appreciate your tips and advice

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Always an educational video. Thanks for the time to make these.

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

I heard that lemon pledge is recommended for spraying on the rubber slide seals. Cheap and does a great job keeping the seals pliable and protected

Thanks Josh! I love the way you entertain us while educating!

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@007nadineL

28 күн бұрын

He soooo funny Grow a full beard pls 🙏 😩

You hit the nail on the head! We are newbie’s and badly want a slide out but are petrified by all the bad feedback. Thank you for helping 😁

@Berrypancakes229

8 ай бұрын

We’re not newbie’s and been camping for years and have to have at least one slide in the seating area. We like slides.

@billperrey7934

7 ай бұрын

Stay away they are all the same. They do all the above mentioned no matter what you do or the amount of money you spend on the trailer.

Thanks so much for this video! No one has ever mentioned using seal conditioner. We’re going to do that asap!

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I like the 3-in-1 brand of RV rubber seal and window trim products.

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Same. I like easy

I'm one of those folks who has been very leery about getting a unit with slides. However, every once in a while a "slidey" unit comes along that tempts me. @JoshtheRVNerd -- what you presented in this video covers SO MUCH info about them that I did not know. Bottom line: This has reinforced my inclination to avoid getting a unit with slides. Great job! Thank you SO MUCH!

@larryjanson4011

7 ай бұрын

take a couple looks in to opposing living room slides. the wide open area is great.

I’m so glad you said NOT to lubricant the Schwintech system just as Lippert says not to lubricate. You are on top of your game. Thanks Josh, we’ve been watching you for years.

@JoshtheRVNerd

8 ай бұрын

I try. I certainly don't get it all right but I try

Very good info. Been RVing for 35 years and learned a few things from this video. Thank you, liked & subbed!

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

Good advice. I spray my slide seals to condition them and always make sure they are flushed to slide. My have twisted a bit but I fixed it before it was damaged.

I was just about to buy some slide out jacks, you have now changed my mind, & I totally understand why I shouldn't use them now. THANKS!!!

@JoshtheRVNerd

5 ай бұрын

I stand by it. I don’t think they’re a great idea

@TheCynthiacross

2 ай бұрын

I was also, thanks

I appreciate all the great information you put out. Keep up the great work 👍

@JoshtheRVNerd

3 ай бұрын

TY!

Wow! No one told us not to sit on / use the slide out when it is in the “CLOSED” position. THANK YOU! Keep up the great work!

@JoshtheRVNerd

8 ай бұрын

I try!

Thanks for the Info! I was wondering about those slide Jack stands! You answered my questions! I appreciate your videos and knowledge you pass along! It’s appreciated!

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Glad to help!

@michaelerickson3626

10 ай бұрын

I bought my WhiteHawk from General RV, biggest mistake I ever made. Would like to trade it in and get a new travel trailer and I just may come to Bish’s just because you seem to actually give a shit. Thanks Josh!

I would be happy to pay extra for a towable RV that the manufacturer has built and tested and warranted the slideout for use in the closed position like a motorized RV. Im sure I'm not the only one that feels this way. Please Josh pass this thought on to the manufacturers. Thanks again for your insights!

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

👍🏻

I gotta say I am even more happy I insisted on a camp trailer WITHOUT a slide out. Problems looking for a place to happen. My wife and myself (and occasional grandkids) have more than enough room without one. Heartland Mallard Pathfinder PB17. Thanks Nerd!

Thank you so much for these great videos that help give us, the end user, great information to make owning an RV enjoyable.

@JoshtheRVNerd

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Josh..i have to thank you for all the information you have empowered me with..I recently had a salesman at Camping World tell me i can use the slide even when its in..i laughed and asked him if he was paying the bill when it broke.. Thanks to you I nailed him to the wall

@JoshtheRVNerd

9 ай бұрын

Hahaha

Thanks for the video. I am always learing. Bought a 2022 coleman in August of 2022. Our last trip of 2022 was at the oregon coast. It was a pretty stormy trip. When we got home we had water all over the floor and the left side bed and cabinetry. When we packed up and left our slide pulled in probably two handfuls of pine needles. All along the top seal we trapped needles between the slide roof and seal, which allowed quite a lot of rain water to flow right in. We now carry a little gaint ladder and check and clear the slide roof prior to retraction.

@JoshtheRVNerd

Ай бұрын

ouch. Live and learn i suppose

Excellent advice as always! Thanks Uncle Josh!

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Informative and practical. Thanks, Josh.

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for the tips. I just got my first trailler, and this really helps .

@JoshtheRVNerd

3 ай бұрын

My pleasure and congratulations! Mind dropping me a quick review at g.page/r/CdPcitNVx2nDEAg/review for the helping hand by chance? I'd sure appreciate it!

2 things I always do when I pull up to my site: 1. Check for power at the post with a voltage tester, and 2. Walk the site, measure out from obstacles (to slide out when extended - mine is 36" on driver side) and place orange cones so I know how to position rv and that the slideout will not hit said obstacles when I slide it out.

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Voltage tester is such a good idea Open grounds.. hot skin rvs.. scary stuff

I had no idea about the integrity of slides when closed, thanks Josh 👍

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Happy to help

Excellent points. Good video Josh.

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Great explanation of the how and why of slides.

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Ty Glad it was helpful

Thank you for the information about not using the slide out when it is in. Confirmed it with the manufacture and it could pull the dinette away from the wall. Our sales person used the fact that you could use it when in as a selling point. Great information from you as always!

@JoshtheRVNerd

8 ай бұрын

Glad to help!

I’m an RV owner and I like your content. Great info. Thanks!

@JoshtheRVNerd

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I love having owners share their experiences as well!

Thank you Josh 😊 can you also talk about the different in bottom linings.

Hank you Josh for this great information!

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure

Great video Josh, thanks so much for the tip!!!

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

You bet!

Always interesting and informative thank you❤

@JoshtheRVNerd

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great vid Josh. Also thanks for the heads up last week on the new season of The Rightest Gemstones. Buy the way you are mentioned on many other peoples rv vids.

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

I am?!

Good advice. Thanks for sharing. Preventive maintenance is key

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

You bet

I love this guy! Thank you for the good videos bro!

@JoshtheRVNerd

3 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

NOW YOUR INFORMATION IS GETTING VALUABLE !! Thx!!!!😎

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

Another great video. We bought our first RV this past fall. Just realized our new Jayco Eagle 5th wheel has all three different types of slide mechanisms. I knew you had to periodically lube the seals but did not know that about the rack and pinion slide mechanisms. Thanks

@JoshtheRVNerd

3 ай бұрын

Glad to be of service! Mind dropping me a quick review at g.page/r/CdPcitNVx2nDEAg/review for the helping hand?

While I'm not so passionate that I would die on a hill, I do lubricate the cable system on my trailer. A little white lithium grease on the pulleys, seems to help, and the lithium lubricant doesn't attract dirt and debris.

WE LOVED our Rack/Pinion slide unit,, and GREASE it every season

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Ty

I like the WD-40 slide and gasket aerosol products.

Thank you ! You are a great teacher

@JoshtheRVNerd

Ай бұрын

You are welcome!

excellent information. Very informative. thank you,

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for all the info. I learned so much from your channel. You got a great approach to your job. Keep your videos funny 😁 Thank you.

@JoshtheRVNerd

8 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

You are the BEST! Thanks for the info.

@JoshtheRVNerd

9 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

Thanks so much for the really good info. Not that I’ve done this, but had no idea that you shouldn’t use the slide out if it’s fully retracted!

@JoshtheRVNerd

5 ай бұрын

Glad to be of service! :)

We had a cable system slide for 16 years, (rear queen bed slide) Never Leaked, but tried of cleaning the slide roof of leaves, sticks and caterpillar poo before we brought it in, my parents have always had slides in travel trailers & 5ther's (full timers), different manufacturers, they all Leaked, In one way or another, that's why the wife and I are searching for the perfect "No Slide" travel trailer, great video Josh, always Appreciated.

@JoshtheRVNerd

7 ай бұрын

My pleasure. TY for sharing

Just came across this video. What a greatly informative video! Thank you.

@JoshtheRVNerd

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great info for anyone looking to buy an RV. Maintenance and upkeep to extend your investment.

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Wish manufacturers would get creative with large no slide floor plans, 102” wide bodies and tall ceilings. 😊

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Same

Thank you very much! Keep up the good work!

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

Great video; I have it saved to watch again.. thanks

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

We've had 3 different travel trailers since 2004, all with super slides and always eat in the slide at the dinette with the slide closed while traveling. That's 19 years of no issues. That said I weigh 180 and wife is 130 . There must be some amount of weight it will hold otherwise are you telling me you also can't store anything under the dinette booth seats, behind theater seats, in the fridge?????🤔 180 + 130 = 310 + 100 Miscellaneous= 410. Apparently 410 is OK. Greg in Michigan Ps I also drank out of a green garden hose as a kid and I think I'm okay........😲 I think.

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

I think many slides are actually capable But they’re not tested And if the mfg doesn’t guarantee for it.. then how can _anyone?_

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

I think many slides are actually capable But they’re not tested And if the mfg doesn’t guarantee for it.. then how can _anyone?_

Wonderful information. Thankyou.

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Slide use - We have a 2021 Rockwood Mini-Lite 2516S. Definitely agree with you on the front slide - do not use. No interior edge support. However, the rear bed slide has wheels on the inside edge which gives support to that side. As a matter of fact, after 2 years of use, there are small floor indents where the wheels sit when the slide is retracted. A poster in the FB group for this model reached out to Rockwood asking if the bed can be used when retracted. The response was yes. A photo of the text exchange was included in the post. Slide Toppers - Have had on all three trailers. Have zero interest climbing on the roof every time we move which on a long trip can be every 2-3 days. Have found that they hold up well in high winds especially out west. Putting seal lubricant on the top seal can be challenging, but easily solved with a rag attached to a yard stick.

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

I think there are actually a lot of slides that COULD be used but mfgs typically aren't testing for it TY for the slide awning intel! :)

Thanks, Shirley. I wish I'd watched this before I went shopping.

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Thanks. And don’t call me Shirley 😆

Great info for newbies to the towable world!!!

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Josh, thank you for all the info on slide outs and when to not use them as well as maintenance. I have not seen this info anywhere else!!!!!

@JoshtheRVNerd

4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. I try!

Love all the info, Thank you!!

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

So I bought a new to me 5th wheel from Bish's last fall and it had a slideout. My previous toy hauler did not have one. I asked the guy who did the walk-through with me if I could use the slideout when it was retracted, because I had watched KZreads that said not to and he said yes. I just watched your KZread and now, along with some other issues I am really having some doubts about that dealership. I will be taking my trailer to a different Bish's for repairs. One of which is to reset the slideout as it is slightly crooked. Large gap in the seal on the upper left corner and too tight on the upper right corner. Fortunately, a fellow camper told me I should periodically check that the slideout seals were tight and even all around so water, bugs, etc. could not get in. Something that wasn't checked at the dealership. Thank you for your videos. I have learned a lot watching you.

@JoshtheRVNerd

2 ай бұрын

Yeah unless the mfg specifically says it’s ok I try to avoid doing it

Always interesting information.

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

Selfie stick for the slide is awesome

@JoshtheRVNerd

8 ай бұрын

Yeah thanks to my friend Joshua Sheehan at Gander Flight for that one. Make sure you check his channe(s). He’s a full timer with a lot of tips and insights

Great video. Thank you

@JoshtheRVNerd

Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

awesome video.. Thank you so much

@JoshtheRVNerd

7 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

I am disabled and can't get on the roof of my motorhome. The tip about using a cell phone and selfie stick to check slideout tops is a great idea for me. Thanks to you and thanks to the guy who told you about it. God bless. Ken

@JoshtheRVNerd

9 ай бұрын

he has a lot more helpful videos like that as well

@LindaDutton2022

8 ай бұрын

Where to find video link?

@Nytoav

7 ай бұрын

Brilliant! Thanks for drawing my attention to that!

I have a slide out. I don’t think I would ever want one without it. I have a rack and pinion, and it has never failed me, however, I do all of the tips that nerd man tells me to.! 😅

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

They’re hard to give up once you’ve had one Like when you went to broadband instead of dial up No going back

@COMMANDER-ONE

10 ай бұрын

@@JoshtheRVNerd 😆 truth

Slide topper awning will solve things getting on your slideout roof. Standard on some model rvs. Ive been the industry since slideouts became almost standard, about 26 years now

Sound advice. I appreciate that, thank you.

@JoshtheRVNerd

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great information! Thanks!

@JoshtheRVNerd

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Wow Great information. Thank you for the education. Would love to see a new roof vs an older roof. Where/when should you caulk the roof.

Great information, thank you!

@JoshtheRVNerd

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you, Josh.

@JoshtheRVNerd

Ай бұрын

My pleasure!

At the end of the camping season, be sure to remove heavy items stored underneath the dinette seats. The additional weight of those cast iron pans and Dutch oven could cause some deflection.

Sharing to my groups!

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Ty

Love all this info!!!

@JoshtheRVNerd

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I have seen many people go from big 5th wheel with slides to an airstream and some mention that they like having no slides to deal with and I have also heard people talk about stuck slides and leaking into rv during storms