nurseruth90 Report post Posted June 13, 2020 I often will stay for months at a time at a particular RV Campsite and if I leave for days at a time I'm wondering if I should CLOSE my Slideout when I'm gone in case of bad weather. I DO retract the Awning when I'm gone and also turn OFF the water heater and water. Any recommendations? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted June 13, 2020 nurseruth90, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. A matter of risk vs reward. Everyone has different risk (hassle) vs reward (less chance of water intrusion, damage to topper, etc). We do exactly as you are suggesting-- close the slides if storms are predicted. Do the same if we are in the coach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted June 13, 2020 In a pending storm condition I pull in awnings, chairs, slides and I also get off my Jacks. If you don't have air level as an option, just start the coach and air up, then shut of engine. I have parked my coach many times, while I was on a cruise for 1 week to 8 weeks in the same manner as above....It's always been there on my return! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
revrichard Report post Posted June 14, 2020 I put the slides in when heavy storms or high winds come through. I have put the jacks up during high winds too. I put the awning out when the weather is decent and little wind. If I leave the rig, the awning comes in. Happy Camping and RVing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted June 24, 2020 nurseruth90, Welcome to the FMCA Forums! Our manual calls out retracting the slides with severe weather. Now comes the part up to interpretation, whats severe weather? If the winds are over 25 mph in a storm we close them even if we are inside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted June 24, 2020 I think closing the slides is the better option. We always do. I don't understand why putting the jacks up is a necessity, could someone explain.? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted June 24, 2020 1 hour ago, wayne77590 said: I don't understand why putting the jacks up is a necessity, could someone explain.? I took that as some coaches require slides to operate with them up, some do not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted June 24, 2020 My coach, the jacks go down, level, then slides out. Revers is slides in, jacks up. However I could do it either way as they are independent of each other. It's just better to have the coach level as to not catiwampus the slide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3175375 Report post Posted January 18, 2021 I am now in the second winter in my coach and retract the awning when high winds or snow is forecast. I also tilt the awning if excessive rain is forecast (lower the aft or side nearest the rear of the coach) so the water doesn't pool on top of the awning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted January 18, 2021 That's a good practice to follow. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted January 19, 2021 One extra precaution I have found useful is after a rain and before brining in the slides. Tilt the coach front to back to drain any water pooled on the top of the slides. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted January 19, 2021 Bill, cold water down my neck at the first stop, suck.🤬 It only took one time, back in 1987. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted January 19, 2021 7 hours ago, 3175375 said: I am now in the second winter in my coach and retract the awning when high winds or snow is forecast. I also tilt the awning if excessive rain is forecast (lower the aft or side nearest the rear of the coach) so the water doesn't pool on top of the awning. Darn! I did something right. My 2015 awnings are motorized and have rain sensors. When it rains they automatically dip and when the wind blows a little stiffer than what they are set for they automatically come in. (Just harassing a little😈. Good thing to do.) 3 hours ago, wildebill308 said: One extra precaution I have found useful is after a rain and before brining in the slides. Tilt the coach front to back to drain any water pooled on the top of the slides. Bill For some reason I'm not going to get into, I tilt mine also. (As Carl said!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted January 20, 2021 20 hours ago, wayne77590 said: For some reason I'm not going to get into, I tilt mine also. (As Carl said!) I was trying not to imply someone would bring in the slides with just a few gallons of water on top (feels like it) that might do something like that. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted January 20, 2021 I had a female friend who traveled with me inn the late 90's, on/off...went to tip the coach on her side, she would not have it, I warned her that she might/probably get wet...turned out to be slush!!! We had sleet that night. It amazes me, how a woman can forget that they where warned, last time she traveled with me! 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted January 20, 2021 Bill, I don't care if it is the middle of summer, that water is cold!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted January 20, 2021 Carl, I couldn't stop laughing at the picture in my mind of your lady friend with gallons of water pouring over her head. I bet it sure ruined her hair due. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted January 20, 2021 Herman, it did not improve her disposition or our relationship! Later, I found out that she had a couple of issues...Bi Polar being one & Gold Digger, the other! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3175375 Report post Posted January 31, 2021 I had left my coach for the Holidays. I turned off the water, water heater, ice maker and set the interior furnaces to heat to 55 degrees. Upon return and application of park water, a flood occurred in the cavity where the water heater and coach wide water filter are located. Housing for the water filter cracked, a pex adapter on the back of the water heater cracked, the toilet spray nozzle cracked and the shower head cracked. The furnaces (Carrier Air V Heat Pump) both were off and due to the cold weather, referenced items above froze / broke. Battery cutoff (salesman) switch / self latching relay shut off. All have been repaired. To mitigate this in the future, I have bypassed the salesman switch, installed 2 Cielo Eco Breeze controllers for the furnaces and will shut off the park water at the spigot, turn off the water heater and open all faucets / shower head. I do retract the awning, but don't touch the slide outs (left extended). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
