Where are the rods that drive the slide out?
The opening is just to the left and below the yellow wire screw caps (first photo with old motor) Square rods that drive the slide bars are attached on both sides of the motor gear box (second photo with new motor). The slide-out that was stuck open is also shown below.
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.
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.
What is Service Bulletin sba0267 for Fleetwood?
If you have an Electric Slideout Fleetwood has a service bulletin SBA0267 that explains the lift kit. I have a Monaco Camelot which has a balky roadside bedroom slide. I discovered that the gasket underneath was binding–it had come loose at a corner and was folded under the slide floor.
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 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.
Can a Damon intruder slideout be torqued?
This sets the coach “true” so the slides are not “torqued”, which can cause binding and damage. I own a 2003 Damon Intruder. 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.
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.
Can a slide out be adjusted on an RV?
Your slide-outs can be adjusted depending on the circumstances. You can have them adjust either vertically or horizontally. These adjustments on your RV slide mechanism are important to ensure that it slides out evenly. In case the bottom of your RV slide room is scraping the ground, it may need adjustment.
The opening is just to the left and below the yellow wire screw caps (first photo with old motor) Square rods that drive the slide bars are attached on both sides of the motor gear box (second photo with new motor). The slide-out that was stuck open is also shown below.
Your slide-outs can be adjusted depending on the circumstances. You can have them adjust either vertically or horizontally. These adjustments on your RV slide mechanism are important to ensure that it slides out evenly. In case the bottom of your RV slide room is scraping the ground, it may need adjustment.
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.
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.
What kind of wires are in a slide out motor?
All that I saw were the green and yellow wires coming out of the wire bundle that connected to the motor’s black and red wires (see the motor photo above).
All that I saw were the green and yellow wires coming out of the wire bundle that connected to the motor’s black and red wires (see the motor photo above).
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.
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.
Why is my slide out on my Fleetwood not working?
Hydraulic systems fail because of the following problems. The valves that close and open to let the hydraulic fluid to pass at desired locations may be defective. There is no need for immediate alarm if your slide won’t open using the normal procedure, do, taking utmost care as dealing with a faulty slide can be disastrous sometimes fatal.
Are there any problems with a slide out system?
They are easy to operate but also carry their share of problems when they’re not properly maintained. Some of the problems associated with mechanical slide-out systems include: Obstruction by solid materials for example pieces of clothes, beer cans, umbrellas, shoes, and other items Rust on the parts.
Is it normal to have a gap in the slide out seal?
This is completely normal due to repeated use and excessive pressure when braking, so there’s no need to call up a certified technician or ask for your money back! Thankfully, you can easily fix a gap in an RV slide out seal by making minor adjustments to the front and rear slide arms. The amount of work is minimal, but the effect can be major.
Are there two relays for the slideroom motor?
Missing a circuit to supply power to slideroom motor.The drawing pictures one relay to power the in and out voltage to the motor- there are 2 power relays.
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!
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.
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!
What happens when you push the slide out button on an RV?
If your RV or motorhome doesn’t have the juice, your slide outs aren’t going to budge! If you push your slide-out button and nothing happens, double check to make sure that the path of the slide out is unobstructed.
