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Irvon · 04-17-2011, 02:54 PM

Hi everyone,
I'm new to this site, so not sure what I'm doing, but here goes. I have a 2003 Fleetwood Excursion 38 U class A. I've been having problems with the front slide coming back in. Everytime we get set to move, I have to go out and really push against the side while my wife operates the switch. Have had it looked at several times only to find that it still doesn't want to work. Any help I can receive from someone would be greatly appreciated.

Bud Corwin,

Sorry, I forgot to put a few important facts in my post.
(1) It is electrically operated
(2) My batteries are fully charged
(3) Had a higher amp capasitor installed in controller
(4) Switched controllers to make sure it was working
(5) The slide does not require lubricating

countrypair · 04-17-2011, 03:09 PM

Is the slide operated electrically or hydraulic?

**CLIFFTALL** · 04-17-2011, 03:40 PM

If it's a Power Gear motor, there is a brake. The brake has a lever located under a rubber boot. The lever could be slightly over to the unlock position. It can be repositioned to the lock position. Look for the motor under the slide and the lever is clearly marked. Just move it to the lock position.

Snoweagle · 04-17-2011, 04:47 PM

I have a 2007 Fleetwood Revolution and am having the same problems as you. My problem is getting my 2 large slide to come in as well. I have to keep switching the switch on and off for it to move about 1/8th of an inch and once it is in about a foot it suddenly slides in the rest of the way. I am presuming it is overloaded. I have not had time to look at it closely but plan to lube it and check electrical connections next week. We are just back from the south and have tons of things to do at home first. Let my know if you solve yours and I'll advise you what I find.

Thanks

Snoweagle · 04-17-2011, 05:15 PM

Hi
I replied earlier that I had the same problem. I found a file on this site which is the service manual for Power Gear Electric Slide Out systems. I just downloaded it and it has some suggestions to try. You might want to look at it.

bob109 · 04-17-2011, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irvon

Hi everyone,
I'm new to this site, so not sure what I'm doing, but here goes. I have a 2003 Fleetwood Excursion 38 U class A. I've been having problems with the front slide coming back in. Everytime we get set to move, I have to go out and really push against the side while my wife operates the switch. Have had it looked at several times only to find that it still doesn't want to work. Any help I can receive from someone would be greatly appreciated.

Bud Corwin,

Sorry, I forgot to put a few important facts in my post.
(1) It is electrically operated
(2) My batteries are fully charged
(3) Had a higher amp capasitor installed in controller
(4) Switched controllers to make sure it was working
(5) The slide does not require lubricating

Had the identical problem when leaving Fl. Had to have a friend push like hell on the living room slide of my 2001.5 Fleetwood Discovery 37U. The previous owner had a issue with the slide and stated it retracted slowly. Guess the motor is getting weak. My slide has the flush floor and tips up when first retracted. The batteries were fully charged and I had the diesel motor running so I doubt the problem was a lack of juice. Guess my next step is to check the amp draw on the DC motor when it's in use. Motor replacement is rather pricey so I'm hoping that it's something that needs adjustment rather than a new motor.

RMS · 04-18-2011, 05:54 AM

This is a long shot and may not be your problem but, it happened to me on my bedroom slide.

The woodruff[sp?] key was sheared, on the motor shaft, but would extend ok. When retracting, the motor would run, and with some pushing from the outside, would assist in bringing the slide back in.

Very inexpensive fix, if you're handy.

Bdmbounder · 04-18-2011, 07:23 AM

I had a problem with my Big front slide. It would go out and then it would not come back in. You could hear the motor try to start and then nothing. Had it looked at and it was found after many looks that one of the wires in the harness behind the switch was not making a good conection. I had the white plugs cut off and had the wires hard wired together and have not had a problem since . I have a 2005 Discovery 39L.

In checking out the problem with the slide, they replaced the plug to the switch and the slide worked for two or three times and the same problem came up. After the wires were hard wired no problems for the past year.

Something for them to check---hope that it works for you.....

bob109 · 04-18-2011, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bdmbounder

I had a problem with my Big front slide. It would go out and then it would not come back in. You could hear the motor try to start and then nothing. Had it looked at and it was found after many looks that one of the wires in the harness behind the switch was not making a good conection. I had the white plugs cut off and had the wires hard wired together and have not had a problem since . I have a 2005 Discovery 39L.

In checking out the problem with the slide, they replaced the plug to the switch and the slide worked for two or three times and the same problem came up. After the wires were hard wired no problems for the past year.

Something for them to check---hope that it works for you.....

Do you know if they actually soldered the wires together or did they use wire nuts to make the connections?

Irvon · 04-19-2011, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snoweagle

Hi
I replied earlier that I had the same problem. I found a file on this site which is the service manual for Power Gear Electric Slide Out systems. I just downloaded it and it has some suggestions to try. You might want to look at it.

Hi Snoweagle,
Thank you for your response to my problem. Yes, I would like to see whatever help you have to offer. You can email it to me at,
bud85296@yahoo.com
Thanks again

Bdmbounder · 04-19-2011, 06:18 AM

They used wire nuts and just eliminated the snap together plug... It has been fine so far.............

bob109 · 04-19-2011, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bdmbounder

They used wire nuts and just eliminated the snap together plug... It has been fine so far.............

Thanks for the responce

The first thing I'll check will be the wiring connector behind the front switch cover. In addition I'll also check the wire connector at the slide motor. It seams logical that if the motor moves the slide out without any problem it should do the same when retracting

Forgot to mention that my switches are actually keyed and will have contacts. I'll give them a shot of contact cleaner while activating the switch and see if that helps. If necessary I'll remove the plugs and solder the wires together and insulate them with liquid tape.

Snoweagle · 04-21-2011, 12:02 AM

When in doubt read the manuals. Today I decided to take my switch apart and check the wiring connections. Then I noticed a warning below the switch. It said ensure that the Motorhome engine was running when extending or retracting the slides. I had never done that in the past so started it up, and extended and retracted the slides, no problem. It looks like the slide motor needs the extra amperage and this corrected my problem. Give it a try and see if that works for you.
Snoweagle

JimM68 · 04-21-2011, 07:49 PM

Yea!!!!

I love a simple solution.

My Monaco is interlocked so the slides won't move when the key is on, and it sucks. No problems so far, but I always wonder when that big pass side flush slide starts to move....