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Gurleymon · 05-16-2021, 01:47 PM

My power lock arm proximity switch is coming apart. (this is the upper switch in the lock arm box) The part number on the unit is PRX+4136 0419. I have searched high and low looking for a replacement. I have not called Newmar yet but did search their catalog without success. If you have had to replace this switch, please tell me what part you used.

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Craig36 · 05-16-2021, 02:06 PM

My 2007 has a bad (intermitant) slide lock proximity switch. Newmar said they could supply a new one one. They also gave me the name of the co who supplied the slide locks.

I haven't had it changed yet, as no local shop claims to know how it all works. (I use a hammer when it sticks!)

bruceisla · 07-13-2021, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig36

My 2007 has a bad (intermitant) slide lock proximity switch. Newmar said they could supply a new one one. They also gave me the name of the co who supplied the slide locks.

I haven't had it changed yet, as no local shop claims to know how it all works. (I use a hammer when it sticks!)

Can you pass along additional info? Part Number? Name of company that supplied locks?

Thanks

Gurleymon · 08-26-2021, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bruceisla

Can you pass along additional info? Part Number? Name of company that supplied locks?

Thanks

I was at a new mar dealer yesterday and he gave me a part number for the magnetic proximity switch for the slide 53568. This is a Newmar part number and he quoted 98$ for the part.

I am looking for alternatives. I wonder if anyone has changed their lock switch to a mechanical plunger type switch?

For now I bypass the bad switch with a paper clip when stowing the slide.

Paul8020 · 07-16-2023, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig36

My 2007 has a bad (intermitant) slide lock proximity switch. Newmar said they could supply a new one one. They also gave me the name of the co who supplied the slide locks.

I haven't had it changed yet, as no local shop claims to know how it all works. (I use a hammer when it sticks!)

Hello, Craig36,
If you will send me the name of the vendor of the slide locks, I will send you a complete file on them that I compiled from the Newmar web site. I was trying to diagnose one of my slide locks and let the smoke out of one of the proximity switch..