Should I grease my slide out?
When looking for a product to use on your slide-out, it’s important to avoid thick, oily lubricants, as they can collect sand, dust, and dirt as you drive, which can cause added difficulty.
How does a hydraulic slide out system work?
A hydraulic system works via a pump connected to a series of valves and lines. In a nutshell, a pump pushes air or fluid through the lines and extends/retracts the slide-out. It’s a surprisingly powerful system. If you’ve ever marveled at the ability of a bulldozer to easily pick up thousands of pounds of dirt, you’ve witnessed hydraulics at work.
Can a single pump be used to retract slide outs?
In either instance you will probably find yourself at the mercy of an RV repairman, who may or may not have the parts needed for a quick repair on hand. Also, due to the inherent power of hydraulics, a single pump/motor is often used to extend/retract all slide-outs. When it works, you’re golden.
How does a slide room work in a RV?
The invention of the hydraulic motor system drastically simplified the way RVers operate and maintain their slide room. Hydraulic systems, like the ones found in Lippert slide rooms, rely on limited space and the push of a button to extend and retract a full-sized bonus room for your rig.
Why is my Lippert Slide Room not working?
While the hydraulic mechanisms of a Lippert system make the slide process much easier, there might be times when your slideroom doesn’t want to cooperate. More often than not, the cause is a jammed gear or drained battery, but motors occasionally become defective, leaving your room either permanently extended or retracted.
A hydraulic system works via a pump connected to a series of valves and lines. In a nutshell, a pump pushes air or fluid through the lines and extends/retracts the slide-out. It’s a surprisingly powerful system. If you’ve ever marveled at the ability of a bulldozer to easily pick up thousands of pounds of dirt, you’ve witnessed hydraulics at work.
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 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.
In either instance you will probably find yourself at the mercy of an RV repairman, who may or may not have the parts needed for a quick repair on hand. Also, due to the inherent power of hydraulics, a single pump/motor is often used to extend/retract all slide-outs. When it works, you’re golden.
