01-12-2016, 11:46 AM
Yes, @"folivier" Good Point! I can confirm that Newell says ALWAYS extend the slide before you level the coach. While this is not quite as important with Valid slides, it is still the recommended process. I always extend slides with coach in travel mode with engine running.
I questioned the "extend in travel mode advice" when I first got my coach. My thought process is that by leveling the coach you are making it square so the slides won't bind. This is wrong.
The techs at Newell say that it actually torques the frame when you level, so you should get the slides out before you level. Same on bringing in the slides. Don't just start bringing the slides in from a "leveled" condition. Crank the engine, put in travel mode then wait a few minutes before you start to bring slides in.
Also, depending on the vintage of your coach. The emergency brake may "grab" the axle in such a way that the coach cannot return properly to travel configuration. I put my foot on brake and release parking brake a couple of times then reapply the parking brake while I go about bringing the slides in.
Cheers,
bill
I questioned the "extend in travel mode advice" when I first got my coach. My thought process is that by leveling the coach you are making it square so the slides won't bind. This is wrong.
The techs at Newell say that it actually torques the frame when you level, so you should get the slides out before you level. Same on bringing in the slides. Don't just start bringing the slides in from a "leveled" condition. Crank the engine, put in travel mode then wait a few minutes before you start to bring slides in.
Also, depending on the vintage of your coach. The emergency brake may "grab" the axle in such a way that the coach cannot return properly to travel configuration. I put my foot on brake and release parking brake a couple of times then reapply the parking brake while I go about bringing the slides in.
Cheers,
bill
Bill Johnson
Birmingham, Alabama