Ray, watching you teaching your kids and all of you working together to achieve a shared goal is truly special. You are a great father and role model for them. Best, Andy
As a mother, this brought tears to my eyes! I LOVE watching a man and his family build together! LOVE THIS VIDEO! Great content! Great helpers and great information!
From the time I was about seven or eight unto high school I was expected to help my grandpa in his garage where he built horse trailers or at the apartments doing remodeling. On the most part it was usually a lot of fun (plus grandma would pay me on the sly:-). It was always hold this or find that! When I was in my mid 20's I started my own print shop in my basement which eventually grew unto 15 to 20 employees. That's when I realized how much I learned from Grandma and Grandpa. Throughout their lives, I never let them forget how much they taught me by mistake. I eventually told Grandpa that Grandma paid me and he just laughed and said, "I figured that because you were always so eager to help." They were parents to me and I'll be forever grateful for how they helped me. I'm sure your children will look back some day and feel the same! God bless you friend, You're a pretty cool dude:-) -keith
@@5TonsofDiscovery Dads sometimes don't show the love that Moms do, but I'm sure you do:-) And always remember... "Men are from Mars and women are from Venus". lol
I had to stop halfway through to give you a thumbs up for 2 reasons first for watching the kids have fun and the kids helping you they are getting their hands dirty with their dad! What a great way for kids to learn how to make something along the way.
The best system I have seen on you tube, when so many people are looking for a way to build a slide out ......I’m thinking they should learn from you. Well done and thank you for sharing.
Many RUclips creators are good because of their OCD/perfectionist nature. It’s not a criticism, just an observation. I’m sure I’d be the same way. I’m guessing my goal would be to create my best product in the least amount of time possible... while at the same time battling the task of capturing the work on video. This would definitely be a challenge. I say this because it’s really great to see someone working through these challenges while at the same time involving others in the process... especially your kids. This definitely doesn’t make things easier but your kids will always remember these times. You’re giving Bart a new life but he won’t live forever. The skills and the experience you give your kids can live on for generations. Good for you! This is truly sizing up to be one of my favorite RUclips builds. Keep up the great work!
Thank you Garyn! Yes, involving our kids and teaching them skills will last a lifetime or more hopefully! And even though they are still young, I already see the benefit of responsibility and accomplishment in them! Thanks for our support :)
Hey. You’ve got me really interested in these M1088s. If you ever get a chance to talk about how you found Bart or what specifically you were looking for, I’m sure people would like to hear it. I’ve found some videos on deuce and a halfs but not much on these.
@@garyng5662 Great idea Garyn! We originally had looked at deuce and halfs, but they are so much longer in the cab/ engine part. The cabover feature of the M1088 is what we liked! I will get a video going on it!
Great job, I like the manual crank out, fits the KISS method plan perfectly. Teach those kids all you can, they'll never regret getting the knowledge and will always remember getting to spend the time with you!!
Omg! Sir...I applaud you! I've been searching for a way to engineer a manual system for slideouts and have been searching and racking my brain for months! Your design is the definition of simplistic! I didn't want to do a hydraulic system or cable actuated system as that just things that will fail long before a manual system. I will be doing a video documentary on my bus build and I will be giving you a shout out as I'm doing with everyone that I'm taking design ideas from. Thank you again for sharing your design concept sir!
@@5TonsofDiscovery I certainly will! One question though. Where did you source your racks from? I just contacted McMaster-Carr yesterday and am probably going with them. I'm going to order the gear assembly from Amazon but replaced the drive gear as I want to make sure I match the gear and rack so there aren't any premature wear issues down the line. I'm just curious where you found yours as you said you ordered the wrong one a couple time(hence me replacing the gear lol).
I actually couldn’t get the correct gear rack from McMaster Carr. So what I did is contacted Lippert directly and ordered the gear rack from them. It took a little work to get through to the correct person that could help me find the part number. If you have more questions you can contact me on my email. 5tonsofdiscovery@gmail.com
Such a nice change to see kids helping. Also thanks for handy hints that will come in handy with my big tiny house that I'm hoping to build, with my kids 😊
I looked at this, and all I could think of was the landing gear on semi box trailers. This is probably going to work like a champ, and outlive the life of the trailer/RV.
Great job your doing Ray. If your going on the road you might consider going Solar for some things. If so you will want to leave some space for the batteries! They take up a lot of room. I also wanted to say that I've known Ray for around 25 yrs and he's a great guy. He and his wonderful family are just what you see, excellent people, very loveable. As you can see in the video's, Rays best quality is he loves to laugh, and his wife and kids are jewels. Keep up the good work.
You mention the long gear and that you had a tough time finding them and ordered them wrong but you didn't leave a link as to where to find them or what they are called by name so they can be found. That would be a great help. Great job on the build, hope you get many hours out of it.
hi , great job done . But what if we improve and install a polyurethane wheel in the back of the movable rod to completely eliminate friction during slide operation ?
Consider A wiper motor to a gear reducer with some limit switches and mechanize the slideout, with your skills I'm sure you will be able to cobble up something that will work. Enjoyed watching your little people acquire new-found skills, that's how it's done give them guidance set them free to learn on there own but keep an eye from a distance. Play Safe From Elliot Lake Ontario Canada.
I purchased a tarp motor that 90-1 ratio for a prototype leveling jack, this is very powerful, cost around 125 dollars, should work for you if you'd like to go powe someday
Yeah, great idea, !!!! how bout you come to Pueblo Colorado to build mine on my flat bed trailer I'm going to buy, & build a small cabin on, but I want them on but sides of the trailer, well it would be nice, but disability don't pay you enough to enjoy the finer things in life, so I'll just have to settle for the small cabin on the trailer
Well, sounds like you have a good plan! Having 5 of us we needed the extra width, but for 1-2 person, slide outs aren't necessary! We just got back on the road after having some health complications so I'm enjoying this time with my family and not working on another project!
Nice Work..... I built 3 slides in my MCI bus conversion 3 years ago except I used a cable system to power them called Accu-Slide, I looked at the rack system and really liked it but had difficulty sourcing them and the cable system came up so I went that way, I think your system is a little better, the cables work fine but I think the rack system is a little more precise, I have a full video series on my channel if you are interested ... again, nice work, I'm interested to follow your progress...
Thanks James! Sourcing the parts were a challenge for sure! Especially since I needed them heavy duty for my build! Nice project you have going there! Thanks for sharing!
If there's any play from the weight of the loaded slide out, consider using high density polyethylene . Like cutting board material won't wrought and very durable. On top of slide thick wall tube, you bolted the flat bar tube it will keep it from lifting off the gear bar. if there's any play in there ? There may not be
Wanna do another one? Will be guinea pig here....doesn't have to be able to handle constant travel as I intend to plant it somewhere. Bought fifth wheel sight unseen and did'nt realize it had no slide. !999 trail lite 5270 in perfect condition but I'm a tad claustrophobic. Will do what I can with guidance and tools...but I may have to cut a hole in it anyway so here ya go!
Add pulley to that pole from a garage has groves on it for the cable add the tensioners and a remote $79.00 winch from harbor freight and WAHLA! OR PRESTO AUTO SLIDE OUT ...? WHERE DID YOU GET THE BELT AND GEARS FROM THAT WOULD HELP THOSE INTERESTED 👍 THANKS
Phil, I don’t have a link as it was a hard part to source. But I ordered from Lippert components. After many phone calls I finally got through and saved the item #125774 Gear rack 48x.5x.5 20 PA/10 DP. Lippert Components # 574-537-8900 Hope that helps!
Great work! Motorized would be nice but in the meantime you could weld a bolt into that shaft and have the option of using your new makita impact to open and close it. Just in case you still need some purchase justification for the wife ;) Looking forward to the next upload.
Thanks for this video! I’m designing a new houseboat that will have 2ft slide outs on each side and needed help with how to make the slides work. I wonder if they make the pinion gear parts in aluminum?
With a little bit of redesign on the inside rollers and if you had a way to lock the walls together so that it wasn’t bouncing, it could potentially work.
A word of caution.....start managing weight now, or this will become 10 Tons of discovery. You’re using some really heavy duty materials in that frame.....I’m not saying that you’re wrong to do so, but if you approach the whole build with a zero deflection, maximum strength approach you’ll end up extremely top heavy. I, like many folks, tend to overbuild and I’ve worked hard over the years to skinny down my designs. So far I haven’t run across a bad result with the lighter approach. Love the build, keep up the good work.
I am building a camper trailer and I want to add 2 slide-outs like you are doing in this video. I have looked for all of the parts you listed, but I am having a problem finding the 125774 Gear rack 48x.5x5 20 PA/ 10 DP. I want to make sure I get the right rack for the slide-out gear. Can you tell me where you got that?
Really great idea I’m thinking about doing on on a smaller van after watching this I think I may be able to utilise some metal gate slide gear ⚙️ thanks for the idea
Hi Ray. Great video thanks! Quick cpl of questions..how far does your slide-out move out, what is your expected load at the end point and what kind of deflection have you seen with the materials that you have chosen? Thanks again for the info!
Hi! The material I have chosen have almost no deflection. The slide out move 3’. I could have gone farther. The slide outs are probably 600 lbs on each roller( being conservative) so total 1800 lbs per slide outs. I’ve been very happy with how it’s working out!
Cool design! You could add an electric motor when you get tired of hand cranking the slides! Is there a motor that is both electric and a manual bypass?
This was a very difficult thing for me to locate So my pain is your gain! It turns out that gear rack is a custom item but Lippert components has them. After many phone calls I finally got through and saved the item #125774 Gear rack 48x.5x.5 20 PA/10 DP. Lippert Components # 574-537-8900 These are compatible with the rolling bearing gear I left a link in the description. It was also very affordable!
@Jeff Williams Hey, I was just wondering if u had any issues ordering the tracks? I have been looking for the gear and rack system everywhere and finding this video is a God send. I'm hoping that when u used the information given they immediately knew what u wanted and was able to supply it ... ?
Thanks for the comment. It was hard to track down the parts. I called multiple times and finally found what I needed. I listed the part # in the comment above. Let me know if I can help in any other way! Good luck on your project!
Sorry for the late response. Been having issues with infection from a broken leg surgery! The rollers I have a link to it on the description called Lippert slide out gear. And the track is a custom item from Lippert. Item #125774 gear rack 48x.5x.5 20 PA/10 DP Lippert # 574 537 8900 Hope that helps!
Is there anything in the tube to help the gear track from rubbing the outer tube? Is it metal to metal? If so, now that you are using it, does it give you any problems? Im looking to build an rv soon and just trying to solve all the problems before they happen. Everything you have done is so awesome! Thanks for all the information!
@@5TonsofDiscovery Not exactly what I was asking but good one. I was referring to the innermost edge is not attached to the track in any way. This could cause a pinching on the inner side when extended out. I was asking about how you're going to fix the unsupported side.
If I understand your question correctly, on the innermost side of the slide outs is resting on rollers along the bottom. They roll on the floor as you move the slide out in and out. On the mechanical frame inside are bearings and HDPE to eliminate friction. Let me know if that answers your question. I’ll try to do a video on it soon!
Can I ask where you ended up finding the gear rack? Or at least if you remember the teeth dimensions; like Pressure Angle, Diametral pitch etc. I’m doing pretty much this same exact build, with the same Lippert rollers and 2”x2” with 3/8” barstock on the one side
Hey very good question! I’m going to do a video on it soon I’ll give you the update. The short and long of it is I do like how it turned out I’ve driven over 3000 miles with it and I haven’t had any problems yet. Have a great day.
@@5TonsofDiscovery Hey I tried this link, but it seems the video has since been made private. Looking through the comments I see that you've said you're using bearings and hdpe. Could you change the video to "unlisted" or just share some details about that setup? This seems like an excellent solution.
nice and the most important it works, I was thinking that this kind of systems use a teflon wheel inside , how can be that the tail of the inside tubing doesnt touch the roof of the outside, maybe when you load with all the heavy stuff , is going to happened ?
So there's only one weel or gear at the front, so in the back it's metal on metal ? I'm having a lot of trouble with these concepts, it's a hard thing guys
Thank you @@5TonsofDiscovery, I was wondering about this myself! I wonder if you could put thread inserts on the nut side of the tube and Loctite them in rather than tack the bolt? BTW, totally stealing this brilliant idea on the slide outs! I want to try and change the design to be hidden by a floor under them as well. Also, it melted my heart to watch your wife helping and have that huge grin! You are a very lucky man!
@@5TonsofDiscovery Awesome, did you encounter any sagging? I'm designing a similar 12'x3' slide but opted for 3x3x1/4". Looks like 2x2 would be plenty... My plan was to have some out-rigger feet to support the slide if it felt "unstable" once we are docked.
I don't think welding the flat bar properly to the square tube is going to cause enough of an issue. Maybe a tiny bit, but you're going to grease it I assume anyway, it will wear as much as it needs to. I would be much more concerned with not getting the holes lined up properly and causing problems that way.
Ray, watching you teaching your kids and all of you working together to achieve a shared goal is truly special. You are a great father and role model for them. Best, Andy
As a mother, this brought tears to my eyes! I LOVE watching a man and his family build together! LOVE THIS VIDEO! Great content! Great helpers and great information!
Thanks for the positive comment and support! ♥️
the best part is kids learning TOOLS and how they work. That is a skill that lasts a lifetime!
Yes that’s very important!
From the time I was about seven or eight unto high school I was expected to help my grandpa in his garage where he built horse trailers or at the apartments doing remodeling. On the most part it was usually a lot of fun (plus grandma would pay me on the sly:-). It was always hold this or find that! When I was in my mid 20's I started my own print shop in my basement which eventually grew unto 15 to 20 employees. That's when I realized how much I learned from Grandma and Grandpa. Throughout their lives, I never let them forget how much they taught me by mistake. I eventually told Grandpa that Grandma paid me and he just laughed and said, "I figured that because you were always so eager to help." They were parents to me and I'll be forever grateful for how they helped me. I'm sure your children will look back some day and feel the same! God bless you friend, You're a pretty cool dude:-) -keith
Thank you Keith for taking the time to write this out! Our kids are our all and I appreciate the encouragement! They are pretty fun to have around ! 😀
@@5TonsofDiscovery Dads sometimes don't show the love that Moms do, but I'm sure you do:-) And always remember... "Men are from Mars and women are from Venus". lol
It’s important for both mom and dad to show love and care! Ray keeps our kids a priority and loves spending time with them!
@@5TonsofDiscovery I have no doubt:-)
Your Grandma & Grandpa are the light of your life, you're blessed of having their teaching you things and love giving ✨
So glad I found this. Your defiantly a millwright.
I had to stop halfway through to give you a thumbs up for 2 reasons first for watching the kids have fun and the kids helping you they are getting their hands dirty with their dad! What a great way for kids to learn how to make something along the way.
I met you all outside of Cottonwood Arizona! I just bought a bus to Redo, and I plan on creating a slide out in it by using this design. Thank you!
The best system I have seen on you tube, when so many people are looking for a way to build a slide out ......I’m thinking they should learn from you. Well done and thank you for sharing.
Thank you Metin!
Many RUclips creators are good because of their OCD/perfectionist nature. It’s not a criticism, just an observation. I’m sure I’d be the same way. I’m guessing my goal would be to create my best product in the least amount of time possible... while at the same time battling the task of capturing the work on video. This would definitely be a challenge.
I say this because it’s really great to see someone working through these challenges while at the same time involving others in the process... especially your kids. This definitely doesn’t make things easier but your kids will always remember these times. You’re giving Bart a new life but he won’t live forever. The skills and the experience you give your kids can live on for generations. Good for you!
This is truly sizing up to be one of my favorite RUclips builds. Keep up the great work!
Thank you Garyn! Yes, involving our kids and teaching them skills will last a lifetime or more hopefully! And even though they are still young, I already see the benefit of responsibility and accomplishment in them! Thanks for our support :)
Hey. You’ve got me really interested in these M1088s. If you ever get a chance to talk about how you found Bart or what specifically you were looking for, I’m sure people would like to hear it. I’ve found some videos on deuce and a halfs but not much on these.
@@garyng5662 Great idea Garyn! We originally had looked at deuce and halfs, but they are so much longer in the cab/ engine part. The cabover feature of the M1088 is what we liked! I will get a video going on it!
Great job, I like the manual crank out, fits the KISS method plan perfectly. Teach those kids all you can, they'll never regret getting the knowledge and will always remember getting to spend the time with you!!
Manual should be easier to upkeep! Those are the priority!
Omg! Sir...I applaud you! I've been searching for a way to engineer a manual system for slideouts and have been searching and racking my brain for months!
Your design is the definition of simplistic! I didn't want to do a hydraulic system or cable actuated system as that just things that will fail long before a manual system.
I will be doing a video documentary on my bus build and I will be giving you a shout out as I'm doing with everyone that I'm taking design ideas from.
Thank you again for sharing your design concept sir!
Thank you Jason! Please let me know when you have videos out! I’d like to follow along 😊
@@5TonsofDiscovery I certainly will!
One question though. Where did you source your racks from? I just contacted McMaster-Carr yesterday and am probably going with them. I'm going to order the gear assembly from Amazon but replaced the drive gear as I want to make sure I match the gear and rack so there aren't any premature wear issues down the line.
I'm just curious where you found yours as you said you ordered the wrong one a couple time(hence me replacing the gear lol).
I actually couldn’t get the correct gear rack from McMaster Carr. So what I did is contacted Lippert directly and ordered the gear rack from them. It took a little work to get through to the correct person that could help me find the part number. If you have more questions you can contact me on my email. 5tonsofdiscovery@gmail.com
@@5TonsofDiscovery did you give me the correct email address? I emailed you a week ago and haven't received a response thus far.
@Brandon Van Heeswyk just saw your comment. Here is the info
Part # 125774 Gear rack 48x.5x5 20 PA/ 10 DP
Lippert # 574 537 8900
I have looked all over the interweb looking how to do the slides. This is a great video. I will be doing it the same way you did,
Glad it was helpful!
Love your kids doing the same job! You're a great Dad and engineer 🤗✨
Thanks so much!
Such a nice change to see kids helping. Also thanks for handy hints that will come in handy with my big tiny house that I'm hoping to build, with my kids 😊
Enjoy your build process! It’s so important to include our kids !
awesome to see you build with kids,family projects are cool, gonna try something like this can i pick your brain when time comes
It has been a great project!
Yes contact me when the time comes!
great job
Thanks!
Best job sir.
Thank you!
I looked at this, and all I could think of was the landing gear on semi box trailers. This is probably going to work like a champ, and outlive the life of the trailer/RV.
Let’s hope so! 😊
Hey, man, of course it was too easy for you to build up the thing with such helpers!!!!
I have the best helpers! 💪
Don’t stop man! You are very help me! Thank you
Thank you! Happy to help!
Very talented guy, amazing kids, great channel.
Thank you Clark!
You are clever I like this
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice work, like the idea of manual crank.
Thanks 👍
Now I get it! Nice conduit bending skills!
Thanks Sean!
That's really incredible man, nice
Thanks a lot William!
Great job your doing Ray. If your going on the road you might consider going Solar for some things. If so you will want to leave some space for the batteries! They take up a lot of room.
I also wanted to say that I've known Ray for around 25 yrs and he's a great guy. He and his wonderful family are just what you see, excellent people, very loveable. As you can see in the video's, Rays best quality is he loves to laugh, and his wife and kids are jewels. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Ron for the nice words! And yes, solar all the way! I really do need to make sure i have enough space for those batteries!
You mention the long gear and that you had a tough time finding them and ordered them wrong but you didn't leave a link as to where to find them or what they are called by name so they can be found. That would be a great help. Great job on the build, hope you get many hours out of it.
Here is the info on the gear.
Part # 125774 Gear rack 48x.5x5 20 PA/ 10 DP
Lippert # 574 537 8900
thank you greetings from Indonesia
Glad you enjoyed! 😊
Awesome job.
Nicely done. I am wondering if just putting the bars on fixed rollers would be easier a quicker to build.
Parabéns pelo vídeo, vou aplicar
Glad it was helpful to you!
You are the coolest dad.
hi , great job done . But what if we improve and install a polyurethane wheel in the back of the movable rod to completely eliminate friction during slide operation ?
That’s just brilliant
It works great for us!
Very nice and ingenious! Nicely done!
Thank you very much Dave!
awesome work sir!!!!
Thank you!
excellent & strong! thanks for sharing.
Thanks Patrick!
simple and elegant. job well done!
Thanks Joel!
Consider A wiper motor to a gear reducer with some limit switches and mechanize the slideout, with your skills I'm sure you will be able to cobble up something that will work.
Enjoyed watching your little people acquire new-found skills, that's how it's done give them guidance set them free to learn on there own but keep an eye from a distance.
Play Safe From Elliot Lake Ontario Canada.
I will have to look into the motor idea! Thanks :) They are growing so fast, it's important to take the time with them now!
I purchased a tarp motor that 90-1 ratio for a prototype leveling jack, this is very powerful, cost around 125 dollars, should work for you if you'd like to go powe someday
@@deanhauser6626 Thanks for the heads-up Dean,
tefflon on the side.....it's going to be lasting and smooth like butter
Yes! It's been so nice!
I absolutely love fabrication
So many things to build!
Congratulation for ideia.
Thanks!
Nice one ❤
Awesome!! Well Done!! Great Engineering!!
Thank you Doug!
Yeah, great idea, !!!! how bout you come to Pueblo Colorado to build mine on my flat bed trailer I'm going to buy, & build a small cabin on, but I want them on but sides of the trailer, well it would be nice, but disability don't pay you enough to enjoy the finer things in life, so I'll just have to settle for the small cabin on the trailer
Well, sounds like you have a good plan! Having 5 of us we needed the extra width, but for 1-2 person, slide outs aren't necessary! We just got back on the road after having some health complications so I'm enjoying this time with my family and not working on another project!
Do you have a video of attaching the floor and walls to the slide out?
good idea from france
Thanks Paulo!
Great work !
Thank you!
Hello .
I am new to your channel and curious how it will continue.
I have subscribed to your channel
from the Netherlands thanks for the video
Hi! Thanks for the support!
Yes!! More BART
Bart will provide us with a bunch of content in the next few months!
Muito bom mesmo parabéns pelo grande trabalho os meninos são lindos Deus abençoe vocês!!
Thank you! 😃
Nice Work..... I built 3 slides in my MCI bus conversion 3 years ago except I used a cable system to power them called Accu-Slide, I looked at the rack system and really liked it but had difficulty sourcing them and the cable system came up so I went that way, I think your system is a little better, the cables work fine but I think the rack system is a little more precise, I have a full video series on my channel if you are interested ... again, nice work, I'm interested to follow your progress...
Thanks James! Sourcing the parts were a challenge for sure! Especially since I needed them heavy duty for my build!
Nice project you have going there! Thanks for sharing!
If there's any play from the weight of the loaded slide out, consider using high density polyethylene . Like cutting board material won't wrought and very durable. On top of slide thick wall tube, you bolted the flat bar tube it will keep it from lifting off the gear bar. if there's any play in there ? There may not be
Excellent men 👏🏻
Beautiful design, great job!
Thank you! 😊
so amazing man... Hope to find out where you got the long gear teeth!
Thanks! I have the gear # listed in the description! Hope that helps!
Wanna do another one? Will be guinea pig here....doesn't have to be able to handle constant travel as I intend to plant it somewhere. Bought fifth wheel sight unseen and did'nt realize it had no slide. !999 trail lite 5270 in perfect condition but I'm a tad claustrophobic. Will do what I can with guidance and tools...but I may have to cut a hole in it anyway so here ya go!
Having the slide outs really helps with the space! Sorry kind of burned out on this one! Wishing you the best with your project! 😊
sweet.. looks like your welds are really looking good!
Thanks Chris! 👍
Great video and thanks for the links!
Happy to help out!
It’s been four years or so now. How’d the slides hold up?
Add pulley to that pole from a garage has groves on it for the cable add the tensioners and a remote $79.00 winch from harbor freight and WAHLA! OR PRESTO AUTO SLIDE OUT ...? WHERE DID YOU GET THE BELT AND GEARS FROM THAT WOULD HELP THOSE INTERESTED 👍 THANKS
You have overlooked the friction caused by the extended slide on the inboard end of the 2" slide structure . No roller ?
I am looking at sliders for both sides
Could you put a link to your rack gears?
Phil, I don’t have a link as it was a hard part to source. But I ordered from Lippert components. After many phone calls I finally got through and saved the item #125774 Gear rack 48x.5x.5 20 PA/10 DP.
Lippert Components # 574-537-8900
Hope that helps!
Use the crank handle you made for emergencies. Make a piece of pipe you can use with your cordless impact gun for everyday use.
Great idea! Thanks!
Great work! Motorized would be nice but in the meantime you could weld a bolt into that shaft and have the option of using your new makita impact to open and close it. Just in case you still need some purchase justification for the wife ;) Looking forward to the next upload.
Thank you and good idea using the impact! Purchase justification for the wife! haha!!
Thanks for this video! I’m designing a new houseboat that will have 2ft slide outs on each side and needed help with how to make the slides work. I wonder if they make the pinion gear parts in aluminum?
I don’t think they make it in aluminum but I don’t know 100%.
Slide outs will add some nice space to your boat!
Great video ! I am in the design phase of my own RV. I can't find Lippert 125774 Gear rack. Any suggestions ?
Think this is strong enough setup to keep the pullout extended during travel? A pull out out the back of a truck would be useful to me
With a little bit of redesign on the inside rollers and if you had a way to lock the walls together so that it wasn’t bouncing, it could potentially work.
A word of caution.....start managing weight now, or this will become 10 Tons of discovery.
You’re using some really heavy duty materials in that frame.....I’m not saying that you’re wrong to do so, but if you approach the whole build with a zero deflection, maximum strength approach you’ll end up extremely top heavy.
I, like many folks, tend to overbuild and I’ve worked hard over the years to skinny down my designs. So far I haven’t run across a bad result with the lighter approach.
Love the build, keep up the good work.
Thanks for the word! you are right, my plan is to get lighter as I go up. Just want the frame solid!
Make life easier. Install an electric motor. DC so you can reverse it
I am building a camper trailer and I want to add 2 slide-outs like you are doing in this video. I have looked for all of the parts you listed, but I am having a problem finding the 125774 Gear rack 48x.5x5 20 PA/ 10 DP. I want to make sure I get the right rack for the slide-out gear. Can you tell me where you got that?
I got the gear rack from Lippert components phone# 574-537-8900
Hope that helps! Wish you the best with your project!
Really great idea I’m thinking about doing on on a smaller van after watching this I think I may be able to utilise some metal gate slide gear ⚙️ thanks for the idea
Go for it! Thanks Heath!
Will they need to be greased or will that just be a magnet for dirt and grit? If not greased, how will you avoid having them freeze up from rust?
I have seen slide outs using a light spray on grease. When traveling down the road, they are closed which keeps water off them for the most part.
Hi Ray. Great video thanks! Quick cpl of questions..how far does your slide-out move out, what is your expected load at the end point and what kind of deflection have you seen with the materials that you have chosen? Thanks again for the info!
Hi! The material I have chosen have almost no deflection. The slide out move 3’. I could have gone farther. The slide outs are probably 600 lbs on each roller( being conservative) so total 1800 lbs per slide outs. I’ve been very happy with how it’s working out!
Great video. Just the thing to get me past my mental block. So you have any idea how much load each leg can take? Just curious. Thanks.
Thank you! I don't remember the specific number on top of my head. I'd say 700 lbs a piece. Keep up the good work!
Jus5 chamfer the brass wheels to locat on the 3inch stock....
Cool design! You could add an electric motor when you get tired of hand cranking the slides! Is there a motor that is both electric and a manual bypass?
Probably is a motor like that! I just haven’t looked into it yet!
what about the back part of the slide what it is sliding on the rack gear
I'm not sure what you mean by your question...
@@5TonsofDiscovery the 2 inch tube the front slide supported on the rack gear roller.. What supports the back side of the 2 inch .
Did I miss where he sourced the track from?
I have it listed in the description.
Thank you. I just saw the link and clicked it without reading the rest of it.
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Thanx for posting this. Do you still think that you went with the right gauge of metal? For weight could anything be reduced?
Hows dose the floor/pullout mount to that .?
Great build! Can you share where you sourced the toothed steel flat stock that the roller gears engage with?
This was a very difficult thing for me to locate So my pain is your gain! It turns out that gear rack is a custom item but Lippert components has them. After many phone calls I finally got through and saved the item #125774 Gear rack 48x.5x.5 20 PA/10 DP.
Lippert Components # 574-537-8900
These are compatible with the rolling bearing gear I left a link in the description. It was also very affordable!
@Jeff Williams Hey, I was just wondering if u had any issues ordering the tracks? I have been looking for the gear and rack system everywhere and finding this video is a God send. I'm hoping that when u used the information given they immediately knew what u wanted and was able to supply it ... ?
Thanks for the comment. It was hard to track down the parts. I called multiple times and finally found what I needed. I listed the part # in the comment above. Let me know if I can help in any other way! Good luck on your project!
Please help me with the slide mechanism brother, from where did you order the rollers and the track 🙏
I'm trying to find the info on the track. I'll let you know as soon as I find it!
@@5TonsofDiscovery thank you so much for your response ❤️
Sorry for the late response. Been having issues with infection from a broken leg surgery! The rollers I have a link to it on the description called Lippert slide out gear.
And the track is a custom item from Lippert. Item #125774 gear rack 48x.5x.5 20 PA/10 DP
Lippert # 574 537 8900
Hope that helps!
Put a motor on the end of the shaft so you can use a motor for the bump outs
It would be nice to have it mechanize! Thanks!
Make a manual failsafe though
My 13 year old will need something to do!
Where did you get the gear and rack from?
I got them through Lippert. I have the part # listed on one of the comments from about a year ago if you need that. It was a bit hard to source!
Is there anything in the tube to help the gear track from rubbing the outer tube? Is it metal to metal? If so, now that you are using it, does it give you any problems? Im looking to build an rv soon and just trying to solve all the problems before they happen. Everything you have done is so awesome!
Thanks for all the information!
I’ll have Ray answer that question. He’s been gone since Tuesday but will have him get back to you soon hopefully!
So I did put bearings on top and HDPE on the bottom. This video might answer your question. ruclips.net/video/QV0vCqUKByM/видео.html
What kinda truck is this? Make & model.
Stewart and Stevenson M1088
Hi where can
i get that gear track rail from ⁉️
How are you attaching the inner structure of the popout to the frame you created?
I used screws.
@@5TonsofDiscovery Not exactly what I was asking but good one. I was referring to the innermost edge is not attached to the track in any way. This could cause a pinching on the inner side when extended out. I was asking about how you're going to fix the unsupported side.
If I understand your question correctly, on the innermost side of the slide outs is resting on rollers along the bottom. They roll on the floor as you move the slide out in and out. On the mechanical frame inside are bearings and HDPE to eliminate friction. Let me know if that answers your question. I’ll try to do a video on it soon!
@@5TonsofDiscovery that's exactly what I was asking.
Can I ask where you ended up finding the gear rack? Or at least if you remember the teeth dimensions; like Pressure Angle, Diametral pitch etc. I’m doing pretty much this same exact build, with the same Lippert rollers and 2”x2” with 3/8” barstock on the one side
I don’t remember the dimensions. But I have a link for the gear rack listed in the description of this video. Best on your project!
How did this turn out after it was completely finished. Trying to do a similar concept on my skoolie build to add more room.
Hey very good question! I’m going to do a video on it soon I’ll give you the update. The short and long of it is I do like how it turned out I’ve driven over 3000 miles with it and I haven’t had any problems yet. Have a great day.
Great job, just a question. Notice you put the gear on the front, what about on the other end?
ruclips.net/video/QV0vCqUKByM/видео.html
Thanks for putting the link up!
@@5TonsofDiscovery Hey I tried this link, but it seems the video has since been made private. Looking through the comments I see that you've said you're using bearings and hdpe. Could you change the video to "unlisted" or just share some details about that setup? This seems like an excellent solution.
nice and the most important it works, I was thinking that this kind of systems use a teflon wheel inside , how can be that the tail of the inside tubing doesnt touch the roof of the outside, maybe when you load with all the heavy stuff , is going to happened ?
I am using some teflon wheels for the inside. You could design something different, which I would probably do.
Need to see the other videos for the how u built the slide out but u have them hidden oh well removing like and deleting from play list
Use a impact drill
Should have!
So there's only one weel or gear at the front, so in the back it's metal on metal ? I'm having a lot of trouble with these concepts, it's a hard thing guys
watch this video. It might answer your question! ruclips.net/video/QV0vCqUKByM/видео.html
Thank you @@5TonsofDiscovery, I was wondering about this myself! I wonder if you could put thread inserts on the nut side of the tube and Loctite them in rather than tack the bolt?
BTW, totally stealing this brilliant idea on the slide outs! I want to try and change the design to be hidden by a floor under them as well.
Also, it melted my heart to watch your wife helping and have that huge grin! You are a very lucky man!
thank you 🏆🎖🎯
Do you only have the front bearing or is there anything else the slide rides on?
Most of the weight is on the front bearings. There is a set of bearings in the rear on the top. And a piece of HDPE on the bottom as a guide slide.
@@5TonsofDiscovery Awesome, did you encounter any sagging? I'm designing a similar 12'x3' slide but opted for 3x3x1/4". Looks like 2x2 would be plenty... My plan was to have some out-rigger feet to support the slide if it felt "unstable" once we are docked.
Only those front bearings. I had really heavy steel almost no deflection.
I don't think welding the flat bar properly to the square tube is going to cause enough of an issue. Maybe a tiny bit, but you're going to grease it I assume anyway, it will wear as much as it needs to. I would be much more concerned with not getting the holes lined up properly and causing problems that way.
It’s been working out fantastic so far! I have not greased up yet as it’s not touching anywhere!