Also, if your chassis is bent, that will cause your camper slide out to bind. Also, your slides may need adjusting as one of them or all of them have been knocked out of whack during your travels and many bumps you go over. Trouble shooting common problems is not that difficult. Don't extend or retract your slides when your RV isn't level. You can sometimes get problems when opening or closing doors and even from the wind pressure. Then , of course, if your RV or trailer is not level, you could be sending extra water your faulty seals way contributing to the leaks you see. I am thinking its a safety somewhere however I dont know where to look? -Frank. If you want more tips to help you maintain your slide outs, just click this link. They thought it might be a contaminant in the solenoids. The hydraulic system uses a pump instead of a motor to make sure your slide out works as described. This mostly gives you trouble when driving at high speeds. Get good SS, notChinese! We know it's electrical since our slides connected to the same hydraulic system currently work flawlessly. The slide was then able to move. Make sure the tops are clear of debris if you don't have slide toppers. The electrical version comes with gears and motors to make sure the operation is smooth and easy. After that, check your power supply to see if enough electricity is getting to the motor. xb```a``vb`e`bd@ A+s48(Lz]lfVvt@p%X, J What To Do If Your RV Breaker Keeps Tripping, https://www.hwhcorp.com/coachhousediagrams3.html, https://www.lci1.com/assets/content/ers_Manual.pdf, Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1. 0000068204 00000 n I got his info before AZPetes. If your RV leans after your side out is extended, then you may not have settled your RV correctly. The first section of this school, "INTRODUCTION TO HYDRAULICS" is a more in-depth study of general hydraulics and should be studied before continuing in this section. Make sure you are on hard, or firm level ground before leveling your RV. House/Chassis Battery Systems - Volta Power, AGM, Lithium Generator Repair and Service Inverter/Solar Systems If they are broken or damaged, they need to be replaced to stop the problem. Just make a routine check and if it is a misaligned rail or track, then you may need to call a repair man to help you get it fixed. Doing much of the routine and simple maintenance tasks should save you a lot of money over the long haul. Contact HWH about sending the control unit in for repair. But if the top is closing and the bottom isnt, or vice versa, then you have a sensitive adjustment problem that may be beyond your capabilities to fix. It will depend on the nature of the problem if you want to use those latter creative ways. HWH is a famous brand that manufactures leveling equipment for recreational vehicles but they also have some slide-outs available for purchase. 0000001575 00000 n Some slides only extend 12 inches, while others could be 24 inches or more. startxref 5 Visitor Centers That You Won't Want To Miss. DJTNANG, October 2, 2016 in Slideouts. First, your battery may not be powered up. It would not move in or out after that. It will pass through some end brackets. If you have confirmed that your switch functions properly and you operate your slideout switch, and there is no movement in the slide, you should check your slideout electric motors for power. 0000002740 00000 n Next, check for loose nuts, bolts, wires and even frayed wires to make sure everything is in tip top shape and ready to work. I sincerely hope this doesn't happen to you, but if your slide won't close, there is usually a procedure to manually retract the slide. If it isnt then this may be the source of your binding problem. This sounds like it might be a lock-out sensor issue? When your slideouts are out, or your leveling legs are down, the reservoir will have a lower fluid level. Also, this information will be very valuable when you talk to an RV technician or service advisor. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, http://www.winnebagoind.com/diagram/Wiring.htm. This problem may be caused by the fact that your RV is not level. Re: HWH Slide out issues SOLVED finally. Find the motor that operates your slideout and check the wiring. With an unlevel world out there, the need for efficient leveling is endless! 0000000627 00000 n HELP, I have a 2004 Winnebago Vectra. Experts weigh in on the most commont RV slide out problems they see come in for repair. There are some slide outs that have this problem and it comes when the drive gears jump the rack gears. The bad news is that one of your slide out motors may have died. But if you have windows in the slide out, it may be that the seals around those windows have gone bad. The first thing to check is your hydraulic fluid reservoir to ensure there is enough fluid in the system. Good people and I felt their prices were in line with other shops, difference being they know what they're doing! 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After much conversation, it looks like e control board for the HWH system went out. JwJh;D)?oin0 PT5XKhey'JYFNL'A+(YEC!.=q}}})^|KG8p"[r~9N)%Sw;48#k)OS7n_:`im ?tq{ek{u7rOv,/tR}u6qAMYZ77XQ(y.lL} jeuc*EA!2o] They need to be installed and adjusted correctly to function smoothly. It seems that my slideout's motor has failed and my best option will be to get it serviced at an RV repair center. It is also possible that one of the hydraulic valve actuators has failed. It can be operated automatically or manually from the control panel. No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Even after starting the generator to recharge the batteries, the slide would not move. In this case, the pump will run, but no fluid is reaching the ram to extend/retract the slide. Slide outs are not always do it yourself friendly. If not, check if there is a common power issue and then test your switch or control center to make sure they are operating correctly. Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free! Slides are complex mechanisms and must be carefully adjusted to ensure smooth movement and alignment from top to bottom and side to side. This can be a costly fix if you do not know how to fix motors yourself. The cylinder that appears to handle the reversing function seems to be stuck in the retract (rod is extended out of the cylinder) position. Learning how to manually expand and close the slide on your RV will certainly help you avoid a stuck situation and get you back on the. They cant guarantee it wont happen again in which case we will need a new solenoid, but are hopeful. Hope this helps anyone else out in the same situation and thank you for the tips. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. You can apply sealant with a caulking gun to close up any cracks, loose spots or holes until you get the chance to replace those faulty seals. But the issue is that the drive gears are too far from the rack gears for that fix to be effective. Tighten the extended stop jam nut when the adjustment is complete. Kind of hard to access that area to add fluid. A third possibility is that the rails are out of alignment and slightly binds the slide out mechanism as it moves. This is not a serious problem to handle and you should be able to do it yourself without hassle. You may need to disconnect the motor's wiring and have an assistant operate the switch while you check the voltage at the motor with a multi-meter. since the hwh slides worked when the batteries were being charged. 3/4 jacks won't come down. 0000001087 00000 n trailer << /Size 49 /Info 34 0 R /Root 36 0 R /Prev 23121 /ID[<6977136a1a7dc8584c69190f11c1d4c1><6977136a1a7dc8584c69190f11c1d4c1>] >> startxref 0 %%EOF 36 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 23 0 R /JT 33 0 R /PageLabels 22 0 R >> endobj 47 0 obj << /S 58 /T 108 /L 152 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 48 0 R >> stream Good luck with your slide! the 3 or 3.5 inch pump motor will draw from 105 to 120 amps. 0000002037 00000 n 1. Nowadays, most (if not all) current RV slide-outs should extend and retract separately, so this is strange. The seals can easily become damaged by debris and weather elements so you will want to keep your eye on those. After it cools off, it will reset and do it all over again. 0000041751 00000 n The latter may not be the case if you have 2 motors on your slide out and one is still working. One of the signs that comes with a blown fuse is that there may be a short in the wiring at some point. HWH slide problems ? HWH StoreMore Flat Floor slideout room Repair Adjustment and what I learned. Good lubrication is one way to maintain your slide out. HWH Slide Room Cylinder Blows Seal Racking The Slide Wall Sideways, How To Remove HWH Slide Cylinder Kevin Caudill 1.3K views 4 months ago Alliance Paradigm Rear Wall Separation. q4c*di %BnCBe=?Q\wq S 3-43>@ RI-y Or you can shim your slide out slides with thing, 1/4 thick, aluminum flat stock. Third, you can have a loose connection somewhere or a breaker has tripped. The main culprit in this case may be your seals. Then check to see if you have enough power to the pump. 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