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12-30-2014, 04:58 PM
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I wish I could say that I have only done it once 
But not recently, I guess I have learned.
Bill
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12-30-2014, 05:24 PM
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Location: FL
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Check list, check list, check list. Now that I had to repair a piece of trim ripped off by my seat.
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Certified Senior Electronic Technician, Telecommunications Engineer, Telecommunications repair Service Center Owner, Original owner HR 2008
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12-30-2014, 08:01 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 37,725
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gordon Dewald
Coffee - "do stupid stuff faster with more energy".
Have had numerous near misses and a few "oops" moments. Currently looking for a 50 amp plug. Only was going to move the 5er about 50'. Drove over the power cord. Thank goodness no damage to the wall.
I try to not rush to do anything. Look twice and move once. Just resigned to the fact there will be more errors.
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Try any RV supply, or even Home Depot or Lowes
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12-30-2014, 08:28 PM
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Registered User
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Varies Depending on The Weather
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There are some coaches that are wired such that when activating the slide IN switch the drivers seat will move forward before the slide will move in.
You could mount a micro switch on the floor which would activate when the driver's seat is too far back. The micro switch would close and activate an interlock relay which disables power going to the side that closes near the seat.
That's the way my bay doors work when they are open and I try to either open or close the slides. My bay doors open up towards the slide.
There is a push button switch mounted on each of the bay doors located under the slides on each side. That push button needs to be depressed otherwise the slides will not operate.
Dr4Film ----- Richard
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12-31-2014, 04:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Foley AL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr4Film
There are some coaches that are wired such that when activating the slide IN switch the drivers seat will move forward before the slide will move in.
You could mount a micro switch on the floor which would activate when the driver's seat is too far back. The micro switch would close and activate an interlock relay which disables power going to the side that closes near the seat.
That's the way my bay doors work when they are open and I try to either open or close the slides. My bay doors open up towards the slide.
There is a push button switch mounted on each of the bay doors located under the slides on each side. That push button needs to be depressed otherwise the slides will not operate.
Dr4Film ----- Richard
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I always wondered why there is no mechanical limit that would stop the seat before it hits the slide (in the driving position) ... heavy sigh ...
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1997 HR Endeavor 37, CAT, 1996 Geo Tracker
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12-31-2014, 05:57 AM
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Senior Member
National RV Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2014
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Guilty of causing a drivers seat to be bent! It helps to know you are not the only one doing something forgetful.
Happy New Year!
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2012 Dutch Star DP 4346
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12-31-2014, 06:42 AM
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Senior Dude
Triple E Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Somewhere, BC.
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Rest assured, the members of the "Slide Switch Drivers Seat Club" are vast and probably number in the millions!
I think the only people that haven't done it are:
- The people who said they haven't and lied.
- The people who bought a new coach and haven't used the slide switch yet.
- The people who own a coach with no slides.
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12-31-2014, 06:55 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Georgia
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Dont feel bad. Many others have made the same mistake.......including myself. I forgot to move the seat forward once and to add to my bonehead mistake I pushed the slide open button and went outside to watch the slide open. When I heard the first "crunch" I ran back inside to stop the slide and found it bent the drivers seat to the left and tore the fabric. As 007 said Newmar slides could double as rock crushers. Needless to say I haven made those mistakes again. Fortunately I was able to straighten the seat bracket and repair the seat covering.
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12-31-2014, 07:00 AM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Ambler, PA
Posts: 2,853
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dogpatch
Rest assured, the members of the "Slide Switch Drivers Seat Club" are vast and probably number in the millions!
I think the only people that haven't done it are:
- The people who said they haven't and lied.
- The people who bought a new coach and haven't used the slide switch yet.
- The people who own a coach with no slides.
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I have never done that. I'm a proud member of the "forgot to unplug the power and drove over the cord, ripping it out of the transfer switch and creasing the door" club, though.
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12-31-2014, 11:39 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Foley AL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dogpatch
Rest assured, the members of the "Slide Switch Drivers Seat Club" are vast and probably number in the millions!
I think the only people that haven't done it are:
- The people who said they haven't and lied.
- The people who bought a new coach and haven't used the slide switch yet.
- The people who own a coach with no slides.
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and maybe those that are too short to reach the slide switch
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1997 HR Endeavor 37, CAT, 1996 Geo Tracker
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12-31-2014, 11:55 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 14,890
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_D
Try any RV supply, or even Home Depot or Lowes
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I just need the cover, the plug is fine. However the places I looked want to see the entire plug - a matter of 150. Got to be cheaper but have to find.
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Tour 42QD/InTech Stacker
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12-31-2014, 12:09 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Varies Depending on The Weather
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gordon Dewald
I just need the cover, the plug is fine. However the places I looked want to see the entire plug - a matter of 150. Got to be cheaper but have to find.
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If you are looking for a new plug to go on your power cord then Amazon is the place.
Amazon.com: Camco 55255 50 AMP PowerGrip Replacement Plug: Automotive
Not sure what you mean about "I just need the cover but the plug is fine".
Dr4Film ----- Richard
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12-31-2014, 03:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Foley AL
Posts: 7,138
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1997 HR Endeavor 37, CAT, 1996 Geo Tracker
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01-01-2015, 01:14 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 14,890
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr4Film
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This is on the 5er. The cord is separate from the unit. There is a male plug fixture on the wall with a cover. Flip the cover up and push in the female end of the 50 amp power cord.
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Tour 42QD/InTech Stacker
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