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cjatx · 01-31-2023, 07:55 AM

I'm trying to ensure all the slide motor bolts are tight. I have four slides. The front two are easy to access from the basement bays. I got to the drivers side rear slide motor under the bed, but can't seem to access the rear passenger side slide motor.
There are access panels in the wheel well. I jacked the coach up to the point where the wheels are off the ground, but there still isn't enough clearance to reach in and remove the panels. It appears I'll need to remove the tag wheel to get to the panels. It seems like a lot of work to access the motor.
I'm hoping someone has experience with this and can steer me in the right direction.

Bobby Dowdle · 01-31-2023, 08:23 AM

You will have to chock the wheels, put jack stands under the coach and remove the rear tires to gain access to the cover and motor assembly. Reach to any NIRVC service center for assistance with this repair if you don't feel comfortable with this repair please reach out for an appointment.

NCC-1701A · 02-01-2023, 09:11 PM

I was able to reach back to mine, which is back by the tag, by removing only the outer dual. Jacking and blocking the frame to create space helps. I used a long extension. I imagine no one had ever checked those on my coach since all the others were loose, but the bolts on that small slide were all tight.

I agree that it's a horrible place to have a slide motor that Newmar KNOWS should be checked a couple times a year.

cjatx · 02-02-2023, 12:01 PM

Thank you both for your feedback. You confirmed what I suspected (unfortunately!!!).
I'll have to work on getting the wheel off. Is the wheel/tire something I can muscle off and on? I don't have any idea how much it weighs, but it must be around a hundred pounds?

NCC-1701A · 02-02-2023, 09:37 PM

I don't know what tire size you have, but my '13 MA has 305/70R-22.5 and the tire alone is 127#. Not sure what the wheel weighs on top of that but the whole thing is heavy. I had my SIL come over since I don't have a 450-500 lb torque wrench or the back to remove and reinstall my coach tires. As a Snap On route owner and a 40 something, he has all the cool tools and a strong back! :-)