Bounder: Slide problem with 35K Bounder

[Rv4mulligan]

Currently in shop but has anyone had problems with Living Room slide bolts shearing off. We've had 2 shear off. Once the slide would not go in and the second time it would not go out. Both time found broken bolts under slide.

[CLIFFTALL]

I've heard of some but not many. I carry a few just in case.

This is what they look like ( for those who haven't seen them)



Here is a tech doc from Power Gear that shows their application on page 6.
http://support.powergearus.com/techdocs/81-1291.pdf

Cliff

[Rv4mulligan]

Thanks Cliff. Yes that is what it looks like. I now have a couple extra, however the last time part of the bolt broke off in railing ND I could not get it out. Had to get from Palm Desert to Phoenix. Slide was out about 2 inches. Called Fleetwood and they told me it was ok to drive as long as the slide was not out more than 6 inches. It worried me the whole trip until I got it in LaMesa rv.

[SarahW]

Just curious, but what year is your Bounder and when did this first occur?

[SarahW]

Originally Posted by Clifftall

I've heard of some but not many. I carry a few just in case.

This is what they look like ( for those who haven't seen them)

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Here is a tech doc from Power Gear that shows their application on page 6.
http://support.powergearus.com/techdocs/81-1291.pdf

Cliff

Cliff--did you order those from Powergear or are they a hardware store purchase? Thanks.

[CLIFFTALL]

Originally Posted by SarahW

Cliff--did you order those from Powergear or are they a hardware store purchase? Thanks.

Hi Sarah. That one is a Power Gear part. I bought a few at a hardware store. They are grade 8 material. 1/4" 20 x 1 1/2".

Cliff

[Rv4mulligan]

Sarah, it is a 2012 bounder. LaMesa RV did fix the slide and had to synchronize both sides of the slide so they would b even. It appears to b fixed now. The bolts appear to b pretty small 4 such a big slide. I have a few extra now just in case.

[SarahW]

Originally Posted by Clifftall

Hi Sarah. That one is a Power Gear part. I bought a few at a hardware store. They are grade 8 material. 1/4" 20 x 1 1/2".

Cliff

Thanks!

[SarahW]

Originally Posted by Rv4mulligan

Sarah, it is a 2012 bounder. LaMesa RV did fix the slide and had to synchronize both sides of the slide so they would b even. It appears to b fixed now. The bolts appear to b pretty small 4 such a big slide. I have a few extra now just in case.

Wow. I'm glad they got it fixed for you. Hopefully it will be smooth sailing from now on!

[alageezer]

Probably a dumb question, but how do you get to them?

[CLIFFTALL]

Originally Posted by alageezer

Probably a dumb question, but how do you get to them?

There is no such thing as a dumb question. Trust me , I know. Look under the driver side slide at the motor. There is a 3/4-1 inch square tube going into each side of the motor. They are attached to the motor with these bolts. Hope this helps.

Cliff

[alageezer]

Thank you for the response, but the problem is I don't know how to access the motor. The unit was a consignment, and the selling dealer didn't know anymore about it than I did, just from reading various forums.

There is a a metal plate about 6"x9" on the top of the storage bay under the slide that I was told is the access, but I've never looked. Are these bolts something you can replace setting in the campground with the slide out?

[CLIFFTALL]

I would give FW a call. 800-332-8216. Have your FW ID # handy if you do.i don't know the answer to your question about changing it at a campground. You also can email Power Gear with that question. Their address is. info@powergearus.com .

Let us know how you make out.

Cliff

[Rv4mulligan]

Actually u can go under the coach where the slide out is and look for the square bar that runs the length of the slide. There r bolts on each side and 1 in the middle. I could have replace the bolt mys