HI, we are still in our research stage. I'm wondering if a galley in a slide is more prone to breaking. I'd appreciate all the feedback we can get.
Julie and Natalie
TRAILERKING said
11:46 AM Jul 5, 2015
There is a lot more weight for sure. I know I have to check mine out as well. The Corian counter top appears to be pulling away from the wall.......and my slide is only about 18" deep.
Barbaraok said
01:33 PM Jul 5, 2015
Depends upon how it is built. No problems with ours - but our frig isn't in the slide, it is on the opposite wall. Heavy slides that are built well will probably have hydraulic mechanism to move the slide. Ours is 12 ft long and 2 ft deep, but since we have a DP, the unit is designed for the weight.
Barb
Alie and Jims Carrilite said
05:06 PM Jul 5, 2015
We haven't had any issues with our big slide. It's only 24" deep but 30' long. It has the whole kitchen, entertainment, washer/dryer, pantry, and wardrobe in it.
It's a Carrilite 36MAX.
Bill and Linda said
06:08 PM Jul 5, 2015
I’m being general here and more specifically for many 5ers, but actually the Galley slide, although it carries more weight, is many times under less strain when moving in especially and out than the typical living room slide.Why?Because the Galley slide generally does not have to come up and over a lip like the Living Room slide.
Recall many Living room slides offer a “flat floor.”That’s due to the fact the slide actually goes “down” into a lip when it is fully extended.When retracting it has to come up over that lip.And that’s sometimes where the extra stress occurs and a sheer pin or bolt can break.Galley slides often (mostly) don’t have to come over that lip and why they don’t actually have as much stress on them when moving. They just go straight in and out. But, as always, “It depends.”But think about the comments and I think you will see the point.
Bill
juls26 said
06:48 PM Jul 5, 2015
Thanks all. That's all really good feedback for us beginners.
Julie
Trabuco said
08:55 AM Jul 6, 2015
I would agree with Bill. Many motorhomes are setup the same way. Galley slide goes straight out with no drop and the living room slide drops for a level floor.
Barbaraok said
09:57 AM Jul 6, 2015
Except not all motorhomes are the same.
Barb
TheNewhalls said
02:19 PM Jul 6, 2015
Trabuco wrote:
I would agree with Bill. Many motorhomes are setup the same way. Galley slide goes straight out with no drop and the living room slide drops for a level floor.
My Adventurer is setup that way.
The Restless Youngs said
03:47 PM Jul 6, 2015
We have a residential fridge in one of our slides, but that slide has a different slide mechanism (heavier than the other side.) One slide is hydraulic and one is gear driven to handle the additional weight.
HI, we are still in our research stage. I'm wondering if a galley in a slide is more prone to breaking. I'd appreciate all the feedback we can get.
Julie and Natalie
Barb
It's a Carrilite 36MAX.
I’m being general here and more specifically for many 5ers, but actually the Galley slide, although it carries more weight, is many times under less strain when moving in especially and out than the typical living room slide. Why? Because the Galley slide generally does not have to come up and over a lip like the Living Room slide.
Recall many Living room slides offer a “flat floor.” That’s due to the fact the slide actually goes “down” into a lip when it is fully extended. When retracting it has to come up over that lip. And that’s sometimes where the extra stress occurs and a sheer pin or bolt can break. Galley slides often (mostly) don’t have to come over that lip and why they don’t actually have as much stress on them when moving. They just go straight in and out. But, as always, “It depends.” But think about the comments and I think you will see the point.
Bill
Julie
Barb
My Adventurer is setup that way.