Slide-out Automatically opening

[Sherrystrick]

We own a 2009 Safari Cheetah/Monaco 42' DP and having an issue with one of the side-out automatically opening while sitting. Yesterday we picked up our unit from getting some repairs done and it was parked and plugged into the power pole. All (4) slide-outs were closed. Next thing we noticed was one of the slides opened automatically. We then put the jacks down and opened and closed the slide. About 20 minutes later it opened about 4 inches. WTH! Has anyone ever had this to happen and if so, what caused this?

[Lt Dan]

Is this a hydraulic slide? If so the solenoid is leaking letting the slide move. They are held in by hydraulic pressure.

[netjam]

Lt dan is correct. Replaced solenoids, rams and about 8 trips for service to get it fixed. Not a pleasant experience. In the interim you can use slide locks or homemade ones built from 4x4s to keep the slides closed. My would drift out while traveling.