How big does a park model home need to be?

Park model homes are usually limited to no more than 500 square feet. This makes park models ideal vacation getaways or homes for those who don’t need a ton of space. The size of park model homes also makes them the perfect choice to place in home parks or communities.

What do you need to know about slide out in RV?

When you want to use your slide out, if all is working well, there should really be no problem. With the electric version, you need to make sure you have enough electricity flowing through your RV to get the motor working. Also, you should make sure any bearings you have are well greased.

Are there any slide outs that are reliable?

For the most part, the answer to that question is, yes they are reliable. When in top condition, they work as designed and provide you with that extra space you want when in closed quarters. The only time their reliability comes into question is when there is something wrong. But slide outs are not perfect and they are made by imperfect people.

Are there any issues with an electric slide out?

With electric powered units you can have issues with the motor, the gears, a lack of electricity or they blow a circuit or two. Among other things. The hydraulic system is not perfect either. You can develop an unseen leak in the hydraulic lines that drains your hydraulic fluid. Plus, the pump or motor may malfunction.

When does an RV slide out become a problem?

The final situation where slide outs may become a problem is when you are in a campground, Box store parking lot or RV park and there is not enough space. You can’t use your slide out because you will be encroaching on others, some of whom may have slide outs of their own and employ them because they were there first.

How big of a slide out do I need for my RV?

How Wide are RV Slide Outs Depending on the manufacturer and the class of RV, you can get anywhere from 1 to 3 feet of extra width by using a slide out. If you have them on both sides of your vehicle, then you would get anywhere from 2 to 6 feet of extra space.

Is it safe to put 1500 pounds on a slide out?

It stands to reason that an extra 1200-1500 pounds on the slide out will not affect the RV at all. Just try to keep the weight off when you are opening and closing the slide out to be on the safe side. For the most part, the answer to that question is, yes they are reliable.