Need help with drivers side slide lock

[PORCHDOG]

When I put the drivers side slide all the way in I cannot engage the lock. I apply the switch with no reaction from the lock. Is there a stop switch on the slide that tells the lock the slide is all the way in that may not be engaging? If so how can I adjust it? Thanks....38T '07 Adventurer

[Doug Sage]

This is a known Winnebago problem. Do a search on slide locks and you will find the instructions on how to fix. Unfortunately it may only fix it for one use and you have to do it again. I went to the factory last year and they said they do not have a permanent fix.

[jackrobinryan]

I'm pretty sure there is no "In" switch associated with the position of the slide.

I've got an '07 38T also. Had a similar problem on day 1 with the passenger side slide lock. Been over 3 years, but I think it was a limit switch on the lock motor mechanism itself. A little tap and adjustment and it's been fine since then.

I believe it had to do with "driving the lock home" a bit too hard.

At least it is a bit more accessable than the bedroom slide.

Would be interested in hearing and sharing experiences w/ your rig...
I've done all the chassis mods I could to get mine to drive and handle like I prefer.

jack

[ROMAD]

I do not think that there is a "slide in" switch. Mine was not working when we bought the coach so I had to repair it myself. Removed the motor and turned the latch shaft to get it past the end stop. Put the motor back in and adjusted the limit switch. So far so good....

[Doug Sage]

"I've got an '07 38T also. Had a similar problem on day 1 with the passenger side slide lock. Been over 3 years, but I think it was a limit switch on the lock motor mechanism itself. A little tap and adjustment and it's been fine since then.

I believe it had to do with "driving the lock home" a bit too hard."


I had a problem with my slide locks too. I finally hit upon this idea: I would unlock the slide lock when I needed to put out the slide. Then I would "burp" it slightly toward lock. By this I mean that I would push the switch for just a fraction of a second toward the lock position. This essentially would move the lock just slightly away from the full unlock position. This seems to do the trick. I have driven to Alaska and moved the rig, locking and unlocking the slides every day or two for over two months and I have not had the locks stick one single time!