Why is my RV slide not working?
It is possible there may be something wrong with the electrical supply, such as a blown fuse, bad wiring, or a weak battery. You’ll need to make sure you have enough power available for the slide out to function correctly. The slide out could also be misaligned or could be blocked by something in the way.
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.
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 happens if you push the slide out button?
If you push your slide-out button and nothing happens, double check to make sure that the path of the slide out is unobstructed. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
