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03-24-2015, 07:53 PM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
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Location: Grass Lake, MI
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3 slides and not a one will come in...
We have a 2008 Gulfstream Independence and have been the owners for about a month. We recently changed the back-splash area and took care of a couple punch list items. Last night we decided to bring the slide outs in, due to incoming weather. Pushed the Bedroom switch...nothing! Pushed the Galley switch....nothing!...and you guessed it the living area, nothing either.
I've been looking at and for, breakers, fuses and beating myself up trying to think if there is something simple I'm forgetting (you know a brain fart) and nothing again.
We are plugged into shore power and the level indicator shows a full charge on batts.
I've tried running the generator to see if that would help.
Checked the driver's seat safety switch.
Funny thing is they worked a couple days ago....hmmmmm.
Unfortunately, the previous owner didn't pass all the manuals and information along. From the information I have, the slides appear to be Power Gear Electric Slides.
I am planning to check the batts in the morning to be sure they are fully charged. Until then......HELP! Am I missing something or is my rookie side shining through?
Thanks for any help in advance.
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Ty & Gavin (our rescued boys)
2008 Gulfstream Independence 8367, Triton V10-Ford F53 Chassis
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03-24-2015, 08:20 PM
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Just my experience! I found my problem to be a blown fuse in the main fuse area! Worth checking.
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03-24-2015, 08:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TnT612
We have a 2008 Gulfstream Independence and have been the owners for about a month. We recently changed the back-splash area and took care of a couple punch list items. Last night we decided to bring the slide outs in, due to incoming weather. Pushed the Bedroom switch...nothing! Pushed the Galley switch....nothing!...and you guessed it the living area, nothing either.
I've been looking at and for, breakers, fuses and beating myself up trying to think if there is something simple I'm forgetting (you know a brain fart) and nothing again.
We are plugged into shore power and the level indicator shows a full charge on batts.
I've tried running the generator to see if that would help.
Checked the driver's seat safety switch.
Funny thing is they worked a couple days ago....hmmmmm.
Unfortunately, the previous owner didn't pass all the manuals and information along. From the information I have, the slides appear to be Power Gear Electric Slides.
I am planning to check the batts in the morning to be sure they are fully charged. Until then......HELP! Am I missing something or is my rookie side shining through?
Thanks for any help in advance.
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turn the key on...
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03-24-2015, 08:32 PM
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Location: Apex, NC
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I don't know if it would apply to yours but my Winnebago has a key that locks all the slides. I once used the lock and forgot about it. Some time later I spent a bit of time trying to figure out why my slides wouldn't work.  note to self: don't turn the key dummy.
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03-24-2015, 08:37 PM
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Country Coach Owners Club
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Mine requires the ignition switch to be in the accessory position or the engine running.
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03-24-2015, 08:43 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CarlAda
Mine requires the ignition switch to be in the accessory position or the engine running.
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Same here.
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2015 Allegro 32CA Ford Chassis
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03-24-2015, 08:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CarlAda
Mine requires the ignition switch to be in the accessory position or the engine running.
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I always start up and let the motor warm up anyway so for me it that way.... also ..keeps so much drain from the batterys...
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03-24-2015, 08:45 PM
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I don't know if this applys to yours, but my parking brake must be on
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03-24-2015, 09:43 PM
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Brake on and engine running for mine.
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03-25-2015, 03:55 AM
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Community Administrator
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03-25-2015, 06:30 AM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Grass Lake, MI
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Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Some I've tried and the rest I will try until I get this figured out before we hit the road. Fortunately we are in the drive and not stuck somewhere.
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Tom n Terri
Ty & Gavin (our rescued boys)
2008 Gulfstream Independence 8367, Triton V10-Ford F53 Chassis
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03-25-2015, 06:36 AM
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Community Administrator
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You may want to email Power Gear. They respond quickly and can walk you through some diagnostic tests. Their address is info@powergearus.com . Give them as much info as you can if you do.
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03-25-2015, 06:41 AM
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Gulf Streamers Club Freightliner Owners Club
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On our Gulfstream, the drivers seat must be moved to the most forward position before the slides will operate.
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03-25-2015, 07:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
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I have power gear electric slides and the engine is supposed to be running when you operate the slide.
I also have an inverter with a very sensitive circuit breaker. When the breaker pops the slides will not open.
And number three is that there is a tv in the bedroom that has a contact on it so the tv must be closed for the slides to work.
By the way, do not push any buttons on the slide controller...That will be bad..don't ask how I know.
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