Seamless Slide-Outs with Unique Floor-Drop Mechanism
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Complete Tour of 2021 Newell Coach P50! (2 Million Dollar RV Interior)
What happens here
The presenter highlights that Newell Coach's slide-out floors are completely flush with the main coach floor when extended, making it impossible to tell where the slide begins or ends inside. When retracted, the slide-out floor drops by 6 and 3/8 inches. This innovative 'up and down' movement prevents stress on the motorhome's chassis that would occur if the slides were simply twisted into place on a ramp, ensuring longevity and durability. The slides are sealed using a large inflatable air seal, similar to a bicycle inner tube, which vacuums out the air to create a tight, quiet seal around the entire slide when closed. This system effectively minimizes outside noise, even with the engine running and AC on.
Goal: Showcase the innovative and robust slide-out system
Tools and materials
- Air Vacuum Seal Newell Coach — Providing a tight seal around the slides for thermal and sound insulation
- Floor-Dropping Mechanism Newell Coach — Lowering the slide-out floor during retraction/extension to prevent chassis stress
- Flush Slide-Out Floor Newell Coach — Creating a seamless interior transition between the main coach and slide-out sections
- Slide-Out System Newell Coach — Expanding the interior living space of the coach
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