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Originally Posted by FRaynor
I have had several issues with my slide on a 2000 limited. I have had it to three differen't Airstream dealers and they have all called the factory for help in aligning the slide. .
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I wonder if it's an issue with your trailer being a 34' unit? We've had great service on ours with this season being our fifth. I know leveling is important and my dealer warned me day one to make sure I only opened and closed the slide with the stabilizer jacks down. Did you ever move the slide unit without the jacks down?
I am also aware that there was some initial issue with the gaskets on the early slide units. I was up at Jackson Center in the summer of 2001. I met a fellow who was having his slide gaskets changed out. They had brought a fellow over from the factory to do the change since he was more familiar with the process. Supposedly it was a retrofit to bring his gaskets up to par with what was now being put on the new trailers. I wonder if you are still dealing with the original design?
Finally I'm curious regarding the slide moving. Did your slide unit come with the wings and blocks that are used to lock the slide into place. When that system is engaged, I cant see how the slide could move.
All in all, we've really not seen any major problems reported here on the Forum with the slide out units. The most common issue is the potential of water pooling on top of the slide unit in a wind driven rain. I know I agonized long and hard and got lots of advice to not go with the slide. As it has ended up I've been extremely happy with the slide and the space it gives us. In hindsight I would have a slide without reservation.
Jack