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RV Slide out systems require 12 Volt DC electricity from your RV Batteries to operate so check the voltage of your battery and charge if/as needed BEFORE any troubleshooting. If there is no response when you operate the slide out switch, check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. It could be in the ‘house’ fuse/breaker panel, around the battery compartment or in the power line at the motor. There two basic types of RV slide out systems, hydraulic and mechanical. Hydraulic RV slide out mechanisms use a motor-driven hydraulic pump to actuate a hydraulic ram which pushes out or pulls in the slide out. The direction is controlled by a combination of valves. In addition to electrical problems outlined above, hydraulic slides can fail due to low hydraulic fluid level, fluid leaks and defective valves.
There are two basic types of mechanical RV slide out systems, screw-jack and rack and pinion. The screw jack slide out systems generally utilize the same components used in fifth wheel landing gear only placed horizontally. Rack and Pinion RV Slide Out System Rack and pinion slide out system manufacturers use different configurations but the graphic shows generally how they work. In addition to electrical problems, mechanical slide out systems will fail due to broken shear pins, gears and clutches. If the slide out moves slow or jerks when moving, check for binding around the wall and ceiling the slide out passes through. Look for any objects that don’t belong there.
Using caution not to cut yourself, run your fingers around the inner and outer seals, between the slide and the RVs wall opening, top and sides. NYJim says he’s seen tree branches and other items a fishing pole, a wet tightly rolled T-Shirt, beer cans, used fireworks displays, and a “lost” Winegard TV Antenna lodged between the top of the slide and the opposing wall, causing the whole room to come to a stand-still!
If there is no obvious reason for the binding it’s probably time to contact an RV repair center. It could be the slide out is out of adjustment and needs re-aligned. Most slide out systems provide a way to manually operate the slide out if problems arise. For hydraulic systems this usually requires relieving pressure in the hydraulic ram and physically pushing the slide out ask some friends to help you.
Mechanical slide out systems usually provide a hand crank but you may have to remove the motor first. Make sure you have the the proper crank handle. Your owners manual should provide the specific procedure for you slide out.
If you don’t have a manual, contact the RV manufacture or slide out component manufacturer for that information. If that is not possible then it would be worth the expense to have an RV tech show you how to do it. And you should know how before you need to do it.
Slide out systems require 12 Volt DC electricity from your RV Batteries to operate so check the voltage of your battery and charge if/as needed BEFORE any troubleshooting. If there is no response when you operate the slide out switch, check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. It could be in the ‘house’ fuse/breaker panel, around the battery compartment or in the power line at the motor.
There two basic types of slide out mechanisms, hydraulic and mechanical. Hydraulic mechanisms use a motor-driven hydraulic pump to actuate a hydraulic ram which pushes out or pulls in the slide out. The direction is controlled by a combination of valves. In addition to electrical problems outlined above, hydraulic slides can fail due to low hydraulic fluid level, fluid leaks and defective valves.
There are two basic types of mechanical slide out mechanisms, screw-jack and rack and pinion. The screw jack systems generally utilize the same components used in fifth wheel landing gear only placed horizontally.,/p Rack and pinion system manufacturers use different configurations but the graphic shows generally how they work. In addition to electrical problems, mechanical slide out systems will fail due to broken shear pins, gears and clutches. If the slide moves slow or jerks when moving, check for binding around the wall and ceiling the slide out passes through. Look for any objects that don’t belong there.
Using caution not to cut yourself, run your fingers around the inner and outer seals, between the slide and the RVs wall opening, top and sides. NYJim says he’s seen tree branches and other items a fishing pole, a wet tightly rolled T-Shirt, beer cans, used fireworks displays, and a “lost” Winegard TV Antenna lodged between the top of the slide and the opposing wall, causing the whole room to come to a stand-still! It’s also possible that a drawer or cabinet door has opened during travel and is lodged in the slide out. It happened to us! Always listen for unusual noise and watch for erratic movement whenever you operate your slide outs.
If there is no obvious reason for the binding it’s probably time to contact an RV repair center. It could be the slide out is out of adjustment and needs re-aligned. Most slide out systems provide a way to manually operate the slide out if problems arise.
For hydraulic systems this usually requires relieving pressure in the hydraulic ram and physically pushing the slide out ask some friends to help you. Mechanical slide out systems usually provide a hand crank but you may have to remove the motor first.
Make sure you have the the proper crank handle. Your owners manual should provide the specific procedure for you slide out.
If you don’t have a manual, contact the RV manufacture or slide out component manufacturer for that information. If that is not possible then it would be worth the expense to have an RV tech show you how to do it. And you should know how before you need to do it. Filed in:, Tags:,. If you are looking to fix the problem yourself, you will have to find the cause of the scraping noise. Have someone operate the slide while you listen. Go outside and listen.
Get under the slide (be carful while the slide is in operation) and listen. If you are able to pinpoint the cause you will know what needs to be repaired and whether or not you can do the job yourself. Some slide-out mechanisms require lubrication as part of preventive maintenance. The keyword their is some, the manual for my slide-outs specifically say not to lubricate. Do a Google search for ‘aftermarket slide out’ and Custom slide out’ to find companies who do that.
Here are a cuple I found: You may be able to get a salvaged slide out mecanisum fairly cheap. I would recommend a mechanical rack & pinion type rather than hydraulic. Realize you will no doubt have to beef up the frame which will add additional weight which may require a new axle with a higher load rating. A slide out would be nice, I’m not sure, but a tip out may be easier to install in such a small trailer. Good Morning, Have a 2005 Challenger motor home with 3 slide-outs. Was bringing in the main living room slide yesterday, slide came in a little bit, but began jerking and wouldn’t move inwards anymore. Moved it back out the 8 inches it came in,without any problem, and tried bringing it back in again.only to have the same jerking that happened earlier.
It goes out without any problem, yet won’t come in without jerking and stopping at a certain point. Suppose to leave for Nascar races in few days.
I have a 1992 Hitchhiker with a hydralic system for the large slide and it won’t return. The Hudralic pump is hard to get to and I don’t know how much oil is supposed to be in the pump but it is about half full. The adjustment on the valves, how do you do this and what happens if you do something wrong, I would assume that the pump would only put out so much pressure. I re4placed a portion of the floor but I made sure that the splice was inside the metal slide part at the bottom. Any input is appreciated.
Thyanks Mel. Gosh Stevenyou’re indefatigable! My story is that i have a 1993 Alfa SeeYa 37′ with Bedroom & Living Rooms electric slides. Sonja marinkovic istorija muzike pdf printer.
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Last time I wanted to roll out the LR, it hung and tripped out the over-limitno problem I thoughtthere’s got to be a manual solution. Outside I found a single bolet-head in the middle and figured AHA – that’s it! But after 10-12 turns I was holding the bolt in my hand and the slide was disconnected from the drive mechanismGREAT!
Well the upside is that now I could get some muscle and mmove the slide out for ur quasi-permanenet weekend getaway but the downside is that now it’s time to move on and I can’t get the slide mechanism to jack in or outjust spins merrily clockwise or counter-clockwise depending on the switch alternationwhat or?! Got underneath and tried holding the inner (spinning) shaft thinking it must be intended to be stationary in order for the screw to drive it in or outjust drops out on over-current!
How are these things supposed to work? Can’t get the bolt back in in this situation (slide is out and the driver is inand I don’t have the muscle around to push it back in manually)What to do?!