There is no one correct way to open or retract your slideouts, so follow your manufacturer’s recommendation. Some slideouts go out and in after leveling. Some go out and in before leveling.

Some manufacturers may recommend that you start the engine to provide maximum power to the electric motors that operate the slideouts. Some slides won’t move with the ignition key in the “on” position.

Weekly RV tips provided by Ronald Jones and Robert Lowe from their book, "All the Stuff You Need to Know About RVing." Ron and his wife, Sandy, write RV articles and books and present RV-related seminars. To purchase their books:

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