Build Your Own Rv Slide Out

The dimensions of the mechanism varies with lengths up to 12 feet.

Build your own rv slide out.

Chad built his own rv slide out. The slide out extends from the side of the camper to create additional space. People told him he could not build a slide out for his current rv which drove bill to prove them wrong. How to build your own slide out.

Plan to weld support beams and new hoops to strengthen the structure of the vehicle. When you need a new or used rv at a great price rv wholesalers can deliver with premium models and a wide selection of motorhomes travel trailers fifth wheels toy haulers and more. Some slide out models extend a room only 5 feet. A 2 x 4 was screwed and glued to the outside edge of the slide out for added support.

Once the electrical part was done he turned back to construction. Rv slideout room systems. Saved by will sander. Many camper owners purchase slide outs as a kit.

This is a more in depth follow up article to our original profile on his diy rv fifth wheel trailer. Slide out conversion is a massive undertaking requiring advanced skills in engineering design welding and fabrication carpentry plumbing and electrical installation. Jun 17 2013 how to build your own diy truck camper rv newly enhanced article with photos and video. America s local rv dealer.

You can t use your slide out because you will be encroaching on others some of whom may have slide outs of their own and employ them because they were there first. Step by step pictures of how i built a 31 foot rv fifth wheel camper from the frame up. Step 1 engineer the project so your rv is not structurally weakened. He planned cut and di.

He even built his own control circuit for bringing the slide in and out with a double rocker momentary switch and two 40 amp relays. Before chad set to work on his homemade slide out he spent time observing how the rv manufacturers made them in the factory. Bill smith is a diy person. Discover and save your own pins on pinterest.

Discover and save your own pins on pinterest. How far do rv slide outs extend on average slide outs can extend between 2 and 3 feet out from the normal sides of your rv. Jul 2 2018 this pin was discovered by will sander.