Hydraulic Slide Problem

[woodchuk103]

Hi my Hyd slide has started to go out part way then stops if I wait a bit then push the switch again it may go slow then finish going out all the way it comes in normal!

[doc]

I might start by making sure the valves in the hydraulic pump manifold are tight and make sure the tank has adequate fluid. Don't check it with slide(s) out, but with slides in.
Years ago we had a Winnebago and I made the mistake of adding hyd fluid with the slides out. I also made a mess when I retracted them and res ran over

[lwmcguire]

Is your voltage maintaining 12.3 or so?

Are you running the engine?

As Doc notes start with fluid and while in the compartment check electrical connections and hydraulic fittings

[woodchuk103]

Haha I did make the mistake of adding oil when slide was out and yes Hyd oil mess ! Seems like there may be air in out line ?

[woodchuk103]

It works fine coming in just problem going out .

[lancslad]

What system do you have? Most are self priming, it usually takes 4 or 5 cycles until all the air is gone. Why did you add hyd oil? Do you have a leaking hose or cylinder seal?

I have a full wall slide but the hoses are rubbish. I replace 2 or 3 every year!!

[99aces]

Did you check underneath and make sure there’s nothing in the way of your track slides sometimes things fall over when you’re driving and block the track

[99aces]

Did you check underneath in the basement and make sure there’s nothing blocking your slide tracks sometimes things fall over while you are moving

[woodchuk103]

I have a dmi system and I’ll have the wife work switch when I’m under looking . I did have some fluid by pump just couldn’t see where it came from then I prolly over filled it .