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Title: Slide Out Cost
Post by: TomC on April 18, 2008, 10:38:56 AM
I would like to put two slide outs on my truck project-one in the back to extend the bed rearward by 24" and a 92" slide out up front on the left side for the sleeper sofa.  I called HWH and they referred me to Morrisons VIP Coach in Sanger, Ca (closest to L.A.).  I talked to Paul Morrison and explained what I wanted to do, and he came up with a rough cost of $12,000 each!  I can respect his cost in that he's done alot and they don't come back for repair, but quite honestly, I can't afford $24,000 to put in two slides.  My question-has anyone done their own slide and what mechanism did they use since HWH will not sell to the public.  Thanks, Good Luck, TomC
Title: Re: Slide Out Cost
Post by: luvrbus on April 18, 2008, 10:44:48 AM
TomC call Gary at B&B coach in Vegas you can buy the slide out mechanism for around 3 thousand and he will help you with your installation process

Dave Galey has a book on slide out also   fwiw

Northwest RV surplus has slide units most of the time give him a call
Title: Re: Slide Out Cost
Post by: luvrbus on April 18, 2008, 06:48:26 PM
Tom, have you looked at www.lippertcomponents.com they sell some things direct but I don't know about the slides but you can download manuals, and see the different types of slide mechanisms they have      have a good day
Title: Re: Slide Out Cost
Post by: Sam 4106 on April 19, 2008, 05:34:06 AM
Hi Tom
I have Dave's book on slideouts. If you give me your snail mail address I will send it to you and I'll pay the postage. When I bought the book, Dave told me about Walt's RV in Fontana, CA having slideout mechanisms. They may still have them. Anyway, good luck with your project.
Sam 4106
Title: Re: Slide Out Cost
Post by: Fredward on April 19, 2008, 10:30:43 AM
Tom,
My PO put a slide in his Eagle. His handle here is RMC. He lurks here occasionally so he might respond. Otherwise check his profile maybe for his email address. I know he is in the process of moving and building a new house (and shop) so he might not be around much.
I'll touch base with him offline and see if he has any observations.
Fred
Title: Re: Slide Out Cost
Post by: RMC on April 19, 2008, 10:41:31 AM
I put a 12' slide out in a Eagle 10 for about $1,500.
just for materials.
Powered by 12 volt wench, very easy to maintain.
Have been using for about a year so no problems.
I can give you more info if you are interested.
RMC

Title: Re: Slide Out Cost
Post by: pipes on April 19, 2008, 11:12:56 AM
RMC.......... This wench you have, does she make the bed and do windows too ?
Title: Re: Slide Out Cost
Post by: makemineatwostroke on April 19, 2008, 11:38:27 AM
TomC if Morrison gave you a price for 2 HWW floor level hydraulic slides at a $1000.00 per ft your are going to have a tough time beating that price he wanted almost 3 times that amount from me, but my coach is finished inside and out so that could be the difference in price.TomC I know Barker will sale direct to you      www.barkermfg.com