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Old 09-10-2017, 09:33 PM   #1
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Slide Override

I have a 2014 Dutchmen Aerolite 282dbhs. The slide will not come in. I checked the fuses in the camper. They are good. I cannot find the slide override. Please help.
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I have a 2014 Dutchmen Aerolite 282dbhs. The slide will not come in. I checked the fuses in the camper. They are good. I cannot find the slide override. Please help.
Hang in there, someone with an answer will show up soon. All I understand is there is a manual crank position somewhere in your RV.
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The slide override on mine was behind the center molding... BUT they used several manufacturers for that unit and they say to refer to the particular manufacturer's instructions.

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http://www.dutchmen.com/media/5760/2...ers_manual.pdf
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THanks for the reply. Where is the center molding in your picture?
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THanks for the reply. Where is the center molding in your picture?
That raised section in the middle... by the way, they should have given you a SPECIAL tool that fits the connection. Do you know which slide you have? Hydraulic, mechanical?
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That raised section in the middle... by the way, they should have given you a SPECIAL tool that fits the connection. Do you know which slide you have? Hydraulic, mechanical?
I bought it used. So not sure about a tool. So are you talking about Thebes's molding along the ceiling above the dinette? I believe it's mechanical
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I bought it used. So not sure about a tool. So are you talking about Thebes's molding along the ceiling above the dinette? I believe it's mechanical
yes, the slide manual operation is there if it is mechanical. It takes a special tool to operate it (almost like an allan wrench that can be attached to a drill). When you try to move the slide, do you hear a motor trying to run?
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yes, the slide manual operation is there if it is mechanical. It takes a special tool to operate it (almost like an allan wrench that can be attached to a drill). When you try to move the slide, do you hear a motor trying to run?
No. I don't hear anything. Almost like a fuse is out but I checked that and it's good.
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No. I don't hear anything. Almost like a fuse is out but I checked that and it's good.
second video is from Dutchmen. Covers ALL their slides.
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I found out it is a Schwintek system. Sounds like a power/electrical issue.
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https://youtu.be/YzqbvwCJpNU
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I found out it is a Schwintek system. Sounds like a power/electrical issue.
If it's a Schwintek, you will have tracks on the side of the slide, where the gears drive it in/out. You will have 2, or if it's a big slide, 3 tracks on each side. There is no manual crank option on a Schwintek.

You need to find the controller, and follow the instructions on Lippert's (Lippert bought Schwintek) site to get the trouble code. Some people have reported water intrusion into the controller box, if you have another slide, you could temporarily swap for a functioning controller. Sometimes, unplugging and the re connecting the controller will get it going.



You can check Lippert's site for a check procedure PDF and other troubleshooting/adjustment tips.

More common seems to be a failure with one of the motors due to getting wet. There are 2 motors at the top of each slide mounted in a column. Each motor drives a rod with gears mounted that drive gears to move the tracks. You can disconnect the motor by removing a screw, and pulling the motor up to disengage it. I had a motor fail on a small slide, and we were able to get it back in by disconnecting the motor, the tech pushing on the disconnected sid, and me working the slide button in/out, until we got it in. If you disconnect both motors, you should be able to push the slide in, may take a few strong people. My slide was installed improperly, it was not square, and needed to be rebuilt, new columns, new motors. $$$

I hope your issue is a simple one. If you are able to get it in using the motors, once in a safe place (in case it gets stuck), you can run the re-time process.
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I might add, if you pull one or both motors and push the slide in BE VERY sure to block it in. It will roll right back out and you don't want that.
To block it in you'll need a few short lengths of 2x4 or similar. Lay them on top of the slide so the ends touch the upper wall and the inside of the slide.
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