Do you need to grease camper slide outs?
Keeping them lubricated is essential for a smooth slide out operation. The type of lubricant you use is also important as many manufacturers do not recommend using oily lubricants. Again, even for rollers, the dry lubricant is best as it will keep moisture dirt and grime away from your rollers.
Is there an electrical problem with the slide out?
Finding an apparent electrical button, the control panel was removed and the wires for the stuck slide were placed on another slide “in/out” button. Again, there was no power to the stuck slide when the “In” was pushed. The two young mobile repair techs were now perplexed and did not have the skill to trouble-shoot the electrical issue.
Where are the slide out relay controls located?
Also Kiwah is correct – engine must be running and parking brake engaged to operate slides. Here’s the schematic. Slide out circuit breaker and relays should be found in the battery control center (BCC) normally located in the first basement bay behind the entry door.
What kind of switch do I need for slide out?
Magnetic switches are very commonly used for the sensor circuits stop point. (They do not fail often) The setup should have 2 high current relays – one for the extend and one for the retract function. Is the bathroom wall between the slide in question? or some other space/wall at one end of the slide.
What should I do if my slide out is not working?
Injuries could be caused by clothing being caught up in the gear assembly. So, this is a short “to do” list do before you start retracting the slideout: Check your driver’s seat. Make sure it is not on the way of your slideout. Just put your seat in the upright position, pull it in and you are good to go. Check your cabinets.
Why is my slide out motor not working?
RV Slide Motor not Working. The bad news is that one of your slide out motors may have died. The good news is that the failure is due to a faulty wire or connection which caused a short and tripped a breaker. The latter may not be the case if you have 2 motors on your slide out and one is still working.
Finding an apparent electrical button, the control panel was removed and the wires for the stuck slide were placed on another slide “in/out” button. Again, there was no power to the stuck slide when the “In” was pushed. The two young mobile repair techs were now perplexed and did not have the skill to trouble-shoot the electrical issue.
Magnetic switches are very commonly used for the sensor circuits stop point. (They do not fail often) The setup should have 2 high current relays – one for the extend and one for the retract function. Is the bathroom wall between the slide in question? or some other space/wall at one end of the slide.
Where to look for a slide out mechanism?
Go to the rear of the arms to look and inspect the motors. These are for electric systems, if yours is hydraulic then you will have to inspect the pump, controls and the valves to the rooms. There could be a fuse for the pump that will need checked.
