Slide outs?

Van · July 03, 2013, 05:01:29 AM

If you have been thinking of doing your own slide outs, here is an item you might be interested in. http://happijac.com/index.php/products/slide-outs.

Happy Bussin

Jeremy · July 03, 2013, 05:21:36 AM

It looks like a convenient ready-made unit, but that type of mechanism only works in situations where some piece of furniture (and it basically only applies to a bed) will continue to occupy floor space in front of the slide-out, even when the slide is fully extended. But if that's the kind of slide-out you're building, it might be just the job

Jeremy

Tikvah · July 03, 2013, 05:31:33 AM

I'm getting a dead page ?

arutkow · July 03, 2013, 05:40:06 AM

http://happijac.com/index.php/products/slide-outs

There was a "." at the end of the original link.

Jon · July 03, 2013, 05:47:53 AM

What is not recognized is making a slide out is much more complex than just cutting a hole in the sidewall and rolling out a small room.

On some coaches the hole in the side goes through a required structural assembly such as on a Prevost.

Then there is the issue of sealing the opening. And the problems associated with flexing and binding. I don't doubt an owner with a good understanding of engineering principles could successfully add slides to any coach, but it took Prevost quite a few years and 4 or five redesigns before they finally got it right. Call me a cynic.

muldoonman · July 03, 2013, 06:59:47 AM

Everybody knows all you need to install one of these is a 100 amp wire machine, a 12 ounce hammer and a 12 inch cresent wrench. Do it in an afternoon. Don't forget the beer. (This said tongue in cheek)

Jeremy · July 03, 2013, 07:17:41 AM

Quote from: Jon on July 03, 2013, 05:47:53 AM
What is not recognized is making a slide out is much more complex than just cutting a hole in the sidewall and rolling out a small room.

On some coaches the hole in the side goes through a required structural assembly such as on a Prevost.

Then there is the issue of sealing the opening. And the problems associated with flexing and binding. I don't doubt an owner with a good understanding of engineering principles could successfully add slides to any coach, but it took Prevost quite a few years and 4 or five redesigns before they finally got it right. Call me a cynic.

Absolutely - those two issues trump all others by far - but when you're installing a slide-out the only question anyone ever asks is "will it be electric or hydraulic?"

Jeremy

TomC · July 03, 2013, 09:27:45 AM

With my custom made 32ft box for my truck conversion, I was considering getting 2 slide outs made until I got a quote for $20,000 each. As it turns out, don't need them anyway. I like simplicity. Good luck, TomC

Dave5Cs · July 03, 2013, 10:27:40 AM

Oh come on now. Just a piece of 1\2 ply for a floor. Build 3 walls out of 2x2s cover with shingles and a piece of sheet metal for the top done your welcome. If it was for the bathroom pop out you wouldn't even need a holding tank under it. Just roll it on out.

Dave5Cs from Galaxy S III

Scott & Heather · July 03, 2013, 11:04:20 AM

Quote from: Dave5Cs on July 03, 2013, 10:27:40 AM
Oh come on now. Just a piece of 1\2 ply for a floor. Build 3 walls out of 2x2s cover with shingles and a piece of sheet metal for the top done your welcome. If it was for the bathroom pop out you woyldn t even need a holding tank under it. Just roll it on out.

Dave5Cs from Galaxy S III

LOL

Emcemv · July 03, 2013, 02:21:46 PM

Isn't it great to see some humor on this board!!!

Dave5Cs · July 03, 2013, 03:03:32 PM

Just though we all needed a little lightheartedness after these last 2 weeks. Must have been the heat.

110 degrees here today in Sacramento-Roseville area, but its a dry heat!... Today our chickens are laying eggs and they are so hot when you crack them open a flame shot out!...

Dave5Cs