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.

Are there any problems with the slide out on an RV?

Troubleshooting RV Slide Out Problems: One main problem with slide outs is that they may get out of alignment. The good news here is that each slide can be adjusted separately. All you have to do to fix it is take your RV to a dealer and let them make an adjustment.

What to do when slide outs don’t move?

Make sure the house batteries are charged completely, or if at all possible, plug your RV into shore power. This will indicate whether the problem may be the batteries or not. If you push the button for the slide outs and can hear the motor running but the slides don’t move, check the motor’s shear pins.

Where is the slide out controller on a motorhome?

For my motorhome, there are two slide out controllers attached to the “roof” of the middle basement compartment between the two main beams of the frame. One controller for the passenger side slide-out and one for the drive side slide-out. RV Masters charged $130 for the new controller and $140 for an hour of labor to install the controller.

What causes an RV slide out to not work?

A faulty motor or gearbox could be the problem if your RV slide-out gear system is motor-driven. In such cases, if the motor is faulty or breaks down, then the mechanism will not work. If the motor-driven gearbox system is faulty, for whatever reason, your RV slide-out will not work. Your RV slide may experience resistance as it moves in and out.

What are the common problems with fifth wheel slide outs?

Each slide-out operating system has its own unique problems. Check out the following common problems with slide-outs on a fifth wheel. A faulty motor or gearbox could be the problem if your RV slide-out gear system is motor-driven. In such cases, if the motor is faulty or breaks down, then the mechanism will not work.

What does it mean when your Slide Room is not working?

This is an indication that there’s an obstruction in the hydraulic system. To help you figure out next steps after you determine the problem lies in the hydraulic system, RV expert Dave Solberg walks you through a quick inspection of the underside of the slide room.

What to do when your slide out won’t slide out?

At this point, a working electric motor will serve no purpose and you will soon be getting your cardio workout for the day as you attempt to muscle your slide-out back in manually –against its will. Most systems today have an emergency manual override where you use a hand crank (or electrical drill) to extend/retract the slide-out.

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 driver side slide be retracted on a disco?

If neither of these are possible they say the slides should be moved only with fully charged batteries. On the Disco, the driver side slide fits flush to the floor when extended. The three men are getting it over the ramp to retract. There is a replacement motor with higher torque available.

Why is my Lippert slide out not moving?

He explains that when the Lippert slide-out motor runs but the room doesn’t budge, the the synchronizing cylinder that pushes and pulls the room is likely jammed. He talks about the possible causes of the jam, and tells you how to troubleshoot the system to get it working again. With Dave’s help, your slide room will be moving again in no time!

When do you move the slide on a coach?

Our manufacturer suggests that we move the slides when the coach is plugged into shore power or with the generator running. If neither of these are possible they say the slides should be moved only with fully charged batteries. On the Disco, the driver side slide fits flush to the floor when extended.

Is there a replacement motor for a disco slideout?

All disco owners are in sympathy with you and would all say the replacement motor is worth the $. On the Disco, the driver side slide fits flush to the floor when extended. The three men are getting it over the ramp to retract. There is a replacement motor with higher torque available.

Are there any changes to the 2016 Winnebago?

The 2016 Winnebago’s have a new mechanism. The rails are no longer screwed to the slide. They are attached to the front and are flexible which has apparently ended the twisting in tests. I will see as I have a new one coming.

What kind of slide does a Winnebago have?

It would not retract evenly, ending up with one end sticking out about an inch. Parts were replaced, adjustments made, and all has been OK since. The service tech told us several times to be absolutely sure that the motorhome be accurately leveled before extending the slide. 2014 35′ Itasca Suncruiser 2013 Jeep Wrangler

Can a schwintek be used to move a Winnebago?

IMHO poor installation and poor selection of the Schwintek to move heavy slides has caused problems for Winnebago and Thor. Schwinteks do fine when moving slides that smaller, like bedroom slides. They do poorly for the large kitchen and living room slides. Those are better moved by hydraulics or larger geared electric slides.

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.

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.

What kind of slide out motor does Newmar use?

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What to do if your slide out is not working?

But if the pump is running and your slide out is not moving in, then there maybe a problem at your retract valve. If it is broken or damaged, just unscrew it and replace it with a new one. Also, check your wiring to make sure there are no loose connections or broken wires and connections.

Why does my slide not retract all the way?

However, Ian says the most common one is out of sync slide-out electrical motors. If the motors are out of sync, the slide may not move at all. Othertimes just one side may move, which will cause a bind in the gears and not allow it to retract or extend all of the way.

What causes a schwintek slide to not move?

If the motors are out of sync, the slide may not move at all. Othertimes just one side may move, which will cause a bind in the gears and not allow it to retract or extend all of the way. Other issues with the slide could be a faulty part, such as a burned-out motor or faulty wiring.

What should I do if my slideout is not aligned?

Extend and retract the slide a few times and check for proper room flange sealing. If the room is not properly aligned, repeat steps 1 thru 6. *Depending on the size of your slide, you may need help moving the room by hand.

Why do I have trouble retracting my slideout?

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. The retracting load would then fall on only one set of gears thus causing the slideout to skew and bind.

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.

What are the pros and cons of a slide out?

Because the space is now increased, it gives manufacturer to build better. If you are going without slide then your layout options will be limited. Also, operating slide out is easy, you press the button and you get the slide extended to make the room. 4. More windows, more outside light and ventilation

Is the Lippert slide out controller a problem?

A final update for my slide-out problem. The good folks at RV Masters in Houston diagnosed the problem to be a “bad” Lippert Slide-Out Controller. The “in/out” switch and relay all work fine and were not the problem. A new controller was installed and the slide out is working great again!

Why is my slide out not working in my camper?

If you don’t have enough power coming in, you could start overworking your slideout’s motor until it overheats. This is how you will end up being stuck with an open slideout. Now, let’s get into details! So, you found a perfect parking space for your camper and ready to pull your slide out.

What to do if your slides don’t work?

Hook up to shore power or make double sure your battery is topped up before trying to operate your slides. If that doesn’t work, or you’re still experiencing issues of some kind, then you need to go down into the basement of your RV and find the control box.

What to do when the slide out doesn’t slide?

A stray item wedged in your slide out can be an easy fix, so go check before tearing your motorhome apart looking for the slide motor. You’ll definitely hear the motor laboring if this is the problem, so make sure to keep an ear out for odd sounds too!

How to open a slideout RV without electric?

Question: How do you open a slideout RV without electric? Answer: It depends on the type of slide room you have. Some have manual controls you can use. If not, I suggest you call a locally located professional to come out and assess your situation and then fix the problem for you.

Why is my drivers side slide out on my Bounder 35R?

I just bought a 2004 Bounder 35R. When I got it the drivers side slide went out and wouldn’t go back in. The dealer said a “shear pin” was broken and the other one was coming loose. They replaced both and lubricated the slide.

Why are the pins on my slideout breaking?

Here is a closeup of the pins where they broke loose from the PCB. You can definatly see the 2 left pins are barely making contact and the others the soilder is cracked. Both boards had the same issue. This would cause high amps on your motor if you have an electric slide, especially on that initial lift.

What to do if your slide out slides are crooked?

To solve this issue, you can remove some of the carpet and replace it with slide out slickers. Or you can shim your slide out slides with thing, 1/4” thick, aluminum flat stock. With the latter method you can interchange the metal and thickness to fit your situation.

How to align Power slideout and adjust power slide rail?

Adjust the gear timing by sliding the idler rail side of the room to the proper position (Measure to ensure the same distance from the frame as the drive rail side).* Push the idler drive shaft back into position, engaging the gear onto the gear rack. Reinstall cotter pin into idler drive shaft. Extend…

How to troubleshoot the Lippert electric slideout system?

TROUBLESHOOTING The Lippert Electric Slideout Systemis only one of four interrelated slideout room system components. These four components are: chassis, room, coach, and Lippert Electric Slideout System. Each one needs to function correctly with the others or misalignment problems will occur.

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.

Why is my passenger side slide not retracting?

My trip to Baton Rouge for LSU football this past weekend went to heck when my passenger side slide would not retract (we stayed Thursday night in Lake Charles, LA to visit my son’s family). After calling a couple of Lake Charles RV repair shops, the initial thought was the slide motor had quit working.

Why is my slide out not working on my car?

To get back home to Katy, the power supply wires to the motor were “reversed” so the slide could be retracted so I could drive home to Katy, TX. With the power supply wires “reversed”, the slide will now not extend.

What does it mean when slide outs don’t slide?

This will indicate whether the problem may be the batteries or not. If you push the button for the slide outs and can hear the motor running but the slides don’t move, check the motor’s shear pins. Although it’s pretty rare, there’s a chance they could both be broken.

Are there any problems with the slide out?

Most slide out problems are not that difficult to trace and then solve. There will be those that require the help of a professional technician to repair. The key would be to get to know your system and learn when the task is beyond your abilities to handle .

Do you need two people to turn a car slide?

If there are two motors on the slide it will require two people and the wrenches need to be turne simultaneously (slide ends within 1 to 2 inches of each other) so do the wrench turns together. The lock switches can bump open just traveling down some of our super highways.

How to adjust power gear slide out rail?

Tip: To move idler rail once the gear is disengaged, lift the room from the outside or push that side of the room out from the inside. Print these slide-out rail timing adjustment instructions. Optional: If necessary, print these instructions for slide-out room vertical adjustment. (4MB, 111 pages covering all Power Gear Slide-out models).

Why does my slide not retract after new motor?

After the new motor was installed, the slide still would not retract. The “square rods” connected to the motor were detached to assure the new motor was functioning. We found that power to the motor existed only when the “out” part of the slide’s in/out button was pushed. There was no power to the motor when the “in” side of the button was pushed.

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.