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Old 08-26-2017, 05:43 AM   #1
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How do I lock slide in for travel?

2003 Forest River Sunseeker, new to us. Slide inches out a little on road. How to lock?
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Old 08-26-2017, 06:34 AM   #3
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Amazon has them as do many other places. Be sure to not over tighten them. Come up with a way to remind yourself to remove the lock before operating the slide. I use a small piece of green and red Velcro mounted next to the switch. Red is placed by the switch when installed. When I remove the lock I place green next to the switch. Simple for sure but effective.

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My first thought is to find out why the slide is moving when it should not, and fix it. For instance , if it is a hydraulic system you have a bad retract solenoid that needs to be replaced. If it is electric, it is a different problem. If it truly is designed such that it will not stay closed when driving then creating some short of lock may be your only choice. Some have a locking mechanism built in.
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Old 08-26-2017, 07:08 AM   #5
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If it is electric and made by Power Gear verify the brake lever on the motor is engaged.
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Old 08-26-2017, 11:00 AM   #6
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Hi ! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang!

Sorry I can't offer a solution to your problem! Keep her between the ditches!

Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!
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There should be a locking mechanism if one is needed. My '02 DSDP had manual locks, I only locked one and that was because it was right behind my head and it rattled if not locked. Not once did any of the slides move.
Present rig has HWH hydraulic slide mechanism, no locks needed with it.
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Ours has a provision to use a strap between the slide and a mounting point on the floor. The Op's could have something similar. We have electric gear drives and to this day, have never used the strap.
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Old 08-26-2017, 11:38 PM   #9
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I have Schwintec slide and use a 2x4 cut to length and wedged on top of the slide.
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Old 08-27-2017, 04:51 AM   #10
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Our Sunseeker came new with 2 round poles with chair tips on each end to secure slide.Havent ever needed them
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My first thought is to find out why the slide is moving when it should not, and fix it. For instance , if it is a hydraulic system you have a bad retract solenoid that needs to be replaced. .
If it is hydraulic the bleed out procedure from equalizer could also be a fix. May have to do the procedure several times to get all the air out. Proper fluid level first, mine is 1" from the top.

One of my slides has a pair of factory installed electric locks, the other uses a removable rod that screws out and wedges between the wall and slide. That lock is useless as where it rests on the slide frame is small and not that strong. I never use that lock.

https://equalizersystems.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/07/Slide-Out_Drifting_Troubleshooting_12-2010.pdf

Equalizer bleed procedure.

Troubleshooting Guide for
Slide-Out (S) Extending (Drifting) from Stowed Position

This Troubleshooting Guide Assumes that There are No External Fluid Leaks
And the Fluid Level in Pump Reservoir is at the Proper Level.
The Slide-Out Extending (drifting) from Stowed Position is an Indication of a Loss of System
Pressure in The Common Retract Circuit. This Retraction Pressure Holds the Leveling Jacks
Stowed and the Slide-Out Rooms Closed.

Step 1: Bleed the hydraulic system
The Leading Cause of this Condition is Trapped Air. In most cases, Bleeding the Hydraulic System
will Resolve the Issue.
Bleed the Leveling System:
• On a Hard Level Surface, run the leveling jacks to full extension. Extend all jacks until they touch
the ground. Using the DOWN▼ jack buttons, a little at a time, alternate extending the front jacks
and the rear jacks. Try to lift the coach as evenly as possible to avoid undue stress. When the
jacks get to full extension, the sound from the pump will change pitch. This means the pump is in
bypass or over pressure relief mode.
Note: This Procedure will Lift the Unit Off The Wheels. Make Sure to Extend the Jacks
Evenly to Avoid Damaging the Unit.
• One at a Time Press and Continue to hold each of the DOWN▼ jack buttons. Hold the button
running the pump in bypass for 10 -15 seconds. Do this for all four jacks.
• Allow the Fluid in the reservoir tank to settle: 15 -20 minutes.
• Retract the Jacks. Use either the UP▲ jack buttons or the RETRACT ALL button.
• Once Retracted, one at a time press and continue to hold each of the UP▲ jack buttons. Hold the
button, running the pump in bypass for 10 -15 seconds. Do this for all four jacks.
• Allow the Fluid in the reservoir tank to settle: 15 - 20 minutes.
• Repeat this Process.
Bleed the Slide-Out circuits.
• Fully Extend each Slide - Out.
• With the Slide - Out Fully Extended, continue to hold the extend button for 10 -15 seconds.
• Allow the Fluid in the reservoir tank to settle: 15 - 20 minutes.
• Fully Retract each Slide - Out.
• With the Slide - Out Fully Retracted, continue to hold the retract button for 10 -15 seconds.
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Old 08-28-2017, 04:11 AM   #12
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Slide lock

Thanks All,
Electric brake now engaged; drift problem solved
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Old 08-29-2017, 10:09 PM   #13
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2x4's

Don't laugh, but two 2x4's cut to exact length, measured with slide closed. Place one on top of slide at each 'end'. It works and it's inexpensive.
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