Tip-Up vs. Slider
I have owned two sliders, RV6 past and presently a RV7. I have also flown tip up RV's. When it rains, (often in NW Oregon,) there is the canopy wipe off of water, prior to raising it, a pain although no real big deal.
Access to behind the dash from above with the slider would have been nice a few times, but I have no real need since my dash is easy to, and completely able to just fold out. This is a good idea to do on any slider RV giving better access than a tip up. It does take some pre-planning.
Never even realized the better visibility while flying the tip-up RVs compared to my slider. Realistically we move our head/eyes an inch regularly which eliminates the blind spot, therefore the blind spot is not an issue. When wanted you can move your eyes behind the roll bar on a slider to avoid the direct sun in your eyes.
When landing in SoCal's inland 115 degree summer heat I love to throw back the canopy the second the wheels touch and get that blowing wind on our bodies avoiding any sweat issue. Then head for the air conditioned building, ahhh. Then leave early in the morning when it is only 90.
When I saw the great mod to tip up the rear of a slider for storage access, (
http://www.aircraftextras.com/Tip-Up2.htm) I knew it was the most versatile option available. After two slider RVs I still feel that sliders are the most versatile and safe. Also, sliders can be removed completely in 5 minutes.
The slider enhances safety with the huge advantage of the stout triangulated roll bar close to your head. It is in front of you where it needs to be as your are G-forced forward before landing on your head on a flip over. I have seen a RV flip over and there was barely enough room even with squeezing to get him out. Also, a slider roll bar will help protect your neck and back from being broken/compression fractured in a flip over, like has happened to others in RV flip over accidents.
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