Question Sink / propane feed lines on a slide

[Brian H.]

We don't have our motorhome RV just yet, but we are doing a lot of research to understand our options in relation to our wants/needs.

Question; Some RVs have the stove and kitchen sink on a slide, and some don't. Does having them on a slide create any sort of supply (water/propane) or drainage (sink) problem over time? Is a stove or sink more likely to develop problems if it is on a slide?

 

[Boat Bum]

Not necessarily more likely but the potential for it I think is increased as you have have plumping and pipes moving in and out as opposed to stationary. My biggest concern, and I'm glad mine isn't that way, is the weight on the slide. I remove everything heavy from slides before activating, except for cabinets and such.

 

[BGMAC]

Years ago I had a 5th wheel with the kitchen on the slide. Flexible tubing for the drain is no problem. For the gas they used a long flexible gas hose with a big loop so the movement was across a longer distance for less stress. I didn’t see a problem there either.