Slide Out Support - 2023 Micro Minnie 2108DS

[DEWEY]

We own a 2023 Micro Minnie 2108DS, and have read many posts related to slide out issues. IMO, many of these issues are a result of hanging so much weight on a fairly light duty slide out mechanism (SchwinTek). Two things the dealer emphasized during the handover was, do not sit in the dinette when retracted and do not travel with more than a half tank of fresh water.

When the dinette is retracted, the only support provided is the four little gears holding the outside slide flange tight against the wall. Never mind sitting in it, think of the stresses of that unsupported inside edge constantly bouncing up and down during transit. I started noticing the lower rear edge sliding out about 1/2 inch after driving awhile. We've also caught ourselves at times, sitting down in the dinette during parking lot stay-overs.

So now we carry a couple woodworking hand clamps configured as spreaders to brace the slide inside edge so that we can at least use it while retracted. Next season, we will attempt to use them while traveling. I'll fabricate some plywood squares with a rubber surface to spread the stress and protect the floor.

Hope this helps others with similar issues.

[MrJohn]

Great idea!

I have seen this person use Camco Save-A-Steps:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo-A49yZ8Bo

Others use Yoga Blocks and other shims (link from other models):
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f282/blo...in-486348.html

[Wmlunt]

When I upgraded to the Vroom slide system the first thing I asked was whether you can sit in the slide when retracted, and was assured I can sit in the slide when retracted
This was the game changer for me!
Bill

[eatSleepWoof]

I added wooden blocks with caster wheels to mine:



More details in this post.

[Wmlunt]

The couch slide comes with similar casters and they dug into the Congoleum floor before the Vroom system was installed. I wish the original system used wider casters to spread the load on the floor
Bill