Slide out locks

Lew · 07-26-2009, 02:20 PM

My slide out control panel states "Be sure the slide out locks are removed before moving slide out" My unit does not have any "locks". I am assuming the locks are the ones placed between the wall and the inside on the slide out to hold it in the closed position for travel. Does anyone know if the 98 Cutters had locks? Are they available?

Thanks Lew

**jcanavera** · 07-26-2009, 02:42 PM

The locks on my trailer are wooden blocks with a magnetic end. You stick the magnet end on a small wing which moves towards the inside wall of the trailer. Effectively the wing applies pressure against the block which is pressing on the inside wall. This "locks" the slide and prevents it from extending out. If you have the wings which move on the inside, I'm assuming that you should have some blocks which magnetically attach to the wings. I just steam cleaned the carpet and it's still damp. Once dry I'll take a couple of pictures so you can see if it looks like yours.

Jack

Airslide · 07-26-2009, 04:12 PM

Hello Lew and welcome to the forums..

I didnt see what year your S/O was but unlike Jack's mine has manual locks to maintain the slide for travel. One end of the lock fits to a round plexiglass mount on the wall and the other end fits to a metal bracket on the actual slide. Maybe this picture will help you describe the application better.

Vinnie

Lew · 07-26-2009, 07:20 PM

Its a 98 Cutter Motor Home but I think the Slide outs are very similar to the trailers.

Airslide · 07-26-2009, 09:50 PM

Sorry Lew,

You lost me. Im not sure what a Cutter Motor home is but these locks are pretty standard in the RV world. You should be able to pick them up almost anywhere RV related.

Vinnie

bfred · 08-03-2009, 09:08 PM

I have a 2003 XL396 and have the same slideout manual locks as shown in #3. I have extras if you have a difficult time finding them.