Slide adjustment

[larry3]

I have a 2004 DSO2. Is there an adjustment for the front slide [nob and rail]? I have looked and can not see any available. Does anyone know of a repair facility in the Tucson area that will work on an old TS? Especially the coach side of things. My front slide is getting bad enough that I am worried if it does get out, will it come back in. Thanks for any help. Larry

[Ray,IN]

NIRVC has a location in Phoenix and should be well-qualified to adjust the mechanism. The problem with smaller RV service centers is, the technicians do so little slide mechanism work they cannot remain proficient.

[rag_ftw]

Can you give us a little more info concerning the symptoms you are seeing? Everything from the motor to the rollers to the slide rails and more can cause problems with the living room slide.

[larry3]

Sorry, when I put it out it will jump, stop, and pop and jerk. I have to push and rock it to continue out. The motor seems to be working just fine. By the way, I called NIRVC and they do not want to work on it because of the age. Quote, We are very busy and do not want to take on a project at this time, end quote. Usually do not work on anything over 14 or 15 years old. They did give me a name in Tucson. He said Freedom RV will work on about anything. Anyone have experience with them? Thanks, Larry

[rag_ftw]

Check the mounting bolts on the slide motors. They work loose and cause problems.
Check the slide rails for oblong holes. Had mine replaced at Paul's and my slide operates a lot more smoothly now.
Let us know what you find with these and if that is not the problem we will come up with some more guesses!

[larry3]

Thank you, I have not checked the mounting bolts, but will asap. I was hoping not to have to drive 2000 miles to have it done at Pauls. We come though Tucson on our way out of Mex. That is why I asked about repairs in Tucson. We live in Mex and go back to the midwest to see family occasionally. Larry