How does the slide out work on a Jayco caravan?
The controller is programmed to provide just enough current to move the slide out to keep both motors moving at the same rate. When it reached the extremity of travel the motors can’t continue to spin and as a result they try to spin by drawing more current.
Why is my Jayco slide out out of sync?
If you happen to start moving the slide out then stop operating it mid operation this is how you will cause the motors to get “out of sync”. If this happens you will find the slideout doesn’t close up or extend evenly. Such as the case we ended up with this morning. Although in our case it wasn’t due to stopping in mid operation, it just happened.
What’s the Upside of being a Jayco dealer?
While miles away from a Jayco dealer we ended up having to deal with it ourselves. The upside with having to deal with random issues is you gain more knowledge about the everyday things. This also leads to being less nervous about operating something gently because it might pack up and you don’t understand it.
What to do if your slide out is not syncing?
There is no adjustment of a cable to play with. You don’t have to remove the gears and put them a couple of further notches down the track. If you’re striking the same issue with syncing the motors here’s how to fix it. Fully extend the slide-out.
The controller is programmed to provide just enough current to move the slide out to keep both motors moving at the same rate. When it reached the extremity of travel the motors can’t continue to spin and as a result they try to spin by drawing more current.
What causes a Jayco slide out to retract?
This causes the slide out to slide out or retract unevenly and can cause major mechanical problems. This condition is often caused by low battery voltage.
How to turn OFF Auto Sync on Jayco slide out?
Electronic Manual Override (Controllers C-1 and C-2 Only) NOTE: See (Fig. 5) for locations of the mode button and LEDs. 1. Press the mode button on the controller six times and hold on the seventh for five seconds to enter electronic manual override mode. 2. Use the extend/retract switch to move both motors in or out.
When did the first Jayco RV come out?
Founded in 1968, Jayco is advertised as “America’s Most Livable RVs” and furnishes the marketplace with an extensive range of portable, family recreational products. Starting their long-continuing production of camping trailers since the company’s inception, travel trailers, fifth wheel and motorhomes have been added to the Jayco line-up.
