How does a RV cable slide work?
Electric motors spin a shaft or pinion that can be used to move the slide out in one direction. Adding a gear between the motor and the pinion causes the pinion to spin in the opposite direction, causing the RV slide out to move in the opposite direction.
Are RV cable slides reliable?
Cable slides are the most expensive slide out systems available. They consist of cables and pulleys that pull the slide out and in. Cable slides are very lightweight but can support big, heavy, deep slides, and, according to the above video, are extremely reliable with some of the best service records.
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.
What do you need to know about RV slide out mechanism?
In order to pinpoint the proper solution, you have to first determine the type of RV slide out mechanism that’s equipped on your rig. Once you know what you’re working with, you can streamline the repair process.
How to override your slide out mechanism Keystone?
This video shows the types of slide out mechanisms Keystone uses in their travel trailers and fifth wheels and provides a step by step explanation on how to override the system to retract your slide out room should you lose power. Loading…
What should you know about the slideout room?
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE SLIDEOUT ROOM PATH IS CLEAR OF PEOPLE AND OBJECTS BEFORE AND DURING OPERATION OF THE SLIDEOUT ROOM. ALWAYS KEEP AWAY FROM THE SLIDE RAILS WHEN THE ROOM IS BEING OPERATED. THE GEAR ASSEMBLY MAY PINCH OR CATCH ON LOOSE CLOTHING CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
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.
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In order to pinpoint the proper solution, you have to first determine the type of RV slide out mechanism that’s equipped on your rig. Once you know what you’re working with, you can streamline the repair process.
This video shows the types of slide out mechanisms Keystone uses in their travel trailers and fifth wheels and provides a step by step explanation on how to override the system to retract your slide out room should you lose power. Loading…
