How can I tell if my slide out pump is leaking?
If the motor/pump runs but the slideout doesn’t move and there is low / no fluid in the reservoir, then you probably have a fluid leak. You will need to trace the hydraulic lines from the pump to the operating rams to see if you can find a leak in the system. Check your owner’s manual to see specifics about your hydraulic system.
What are the signs of a hydraulic pump problem?
Pump trouble is usually characterized by increased noise, increased heat, erratic operation of cylinders, difficulty or inability to develop full output, decreased speed of cylinders or hydraulic motors, or failure of the system to work at all.
What causes a slide out on a motor?
If the motor runs but the slideout doesn’t move, you may have a hydraulic leak or another hydraulic system issue. A hydraulic system leak can be another cause of slideout problems. The first thing to check is your hydraulic fluid reservoir to ensure there is enough fluid in the system.
What should the return line of a hydraulic pump be?
Be sure the main tank return line discharges well below the minimum oil level and not on top of the oil. On new designs it is helpful to increase the diameter of the tank return line for a few feet before it discharges. This causes oil velocity to decrease, reducing turbulence inside the reservoir.
If the motor/pump runs but the slideout doesn’t move and there is low / no fluid in the reservoir, then you probably have a fluid leak. You will need to trace the hydraulic lines from the pump to the operating rams to see if you can find a leak in the system. Check your owner’s manual to see specifics about your hydraulic system.
If the motor runs but the slideout doesn’t move, you may have a hydraulic leak or another hydraulic system issue. A hydraulic system leak can be another cause of slideout problems. The first thing to check is your hydraulic fluid reservoir to ensure there is enough fluid in the system.
Why are my slide outs not going in or out?
If you hear a weird noise when you try to extend the slides, it could be the pump trying to work. If you just can’t seem to make those slide outs go in or out, it is possible on most RVs to manually extend or retract the slides.
What causes a slide out on an RV?
If the meter shows that the motor is getting the proper voltage, but there is no movement, then the issue is most likely with the motor. If the motor runs but the slideout doesn’t move, you may have a hydraulic leak or another hydraulic system issue. A hydraulic system leak can be another cause of slideout problems.
