Stuck Gen Slide Suggestions
Our 2016 DSDP 10K generator slide won't open. I disconnected the cable from the latch system underneath to see if the cable is bound, but it moves freely. Newmar wasn't much help beyond saying that they've had problems with the cable release (which is why I disconnected it).
I tried to manually pull on the linkage (with the cable disconnected) to release it but I doubt that I can get the same mechanical advantage as the cable release. I can't see any obvious points that the release linkage system is binding.
I'm not sure about how the linkage typically moves. It seems to want to move vertically rather than horizontally which seems wrong since the two latches seem to have horizontal movement.
I had a couple of thoughts for next steps but I'd reach out to the collective wisdom here before moving forward. Usually I can push on the generator when pulling on the T handle, now it won't move at all.
I thought about backing off the tensioning spring bolt to see if it would create a bit of room. The other thought was to start unbolting the latches to see if the problem is a broken roller or some other part of the slide is bound up.
Any suggestions or personal experiences are appreciated.
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6/20/2016 - 2016 Dutch Star 4369
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