Are RV slides 12 volt?
Helpful Expert Reply: Slide out motors in RVs are powered by 12 volt DC power sources like the part # LC236575 that you referenced and the # LC130057.
Why does my Forest River slideout not work?
The slides on some rigs (like Forest River) will not operate with the ignition or engine running. Safety issue. Other rigs are different. A friend in our chapter had this same problem that he fought for several years. His slideout operated with an electric motor driving 2 parallel rack and pinion sets from a single shaft.
Is it OK to operate drivers side slide?
My owner`s manual states that you should NOT operate the slides until the motor home is level to avoid binding and other damage to the slides. Also, I found out the hard way that the drivers side slide has a motor control board that is riveted upside down in the motor compartment.
Can you move slides with the engine running?
Then, always have the coach level and the engine running before moving slides. The slides on some rigs (like Forest River) will not operate with the ignition or engine running. Safety issue. Other rigs are different. A friend in our chapter had this same problem that he fought for several years.
What kind of motor does a slideout use?
His slideout operated with an electric motor driving 2 parallel rack and pinion sets from a single shaft. I don’t know a lot of the details, but it turned out that at the end of the stroke, the slide out dropped so that one of the rack and pinion sets changed center distance enough that the gear teeth disengaged.
What happens when your slide out won’t slide out?
A stubborn slide-out, though, can turn your trip in to a disaster. Either you spend your days climbing over furniture in an attempt to live in an RV with the walls pushed in or you can’t depart for home with a slide-out that refuses to retract for road travel.
Do you need to know slide out mechanism for RV?
We don’t recommend buying or avoiding an RV because of the slide-out mechanism. Buy the RV that works for you and spend some time learning how the slide-out works. You don’t need to be an authority to understand the gist of the system; just know enough to perform visual inspections and a little light maintenance.
Can a single pump be used to retract slide outs?
In either instance you will probably find yourself at the mercy of an RV repairman, who may or may not have the parts needed for a quick repair on hand. Also, due to the inherent power of hydraulics, a single pump/motor is often used to extend/retract all slide-outs. When it works, you’re golden.
How does a hydraulic slide out system work?
A hydraulic system works via a pump connected to a series of valves and lines. In a nutshell, a pump pushes air or fluid through the lines and extends/retracts the slide-out. It’s a surprisingly powerful system. If you’ve ever marveled at the ability of a bulldozer to easily pick up thousands of pounds of dirt, you’ve witnessed hydraulics at work.
