Remove voltage Slide Trim

[GeorgeL]

2016 Voltage 3200 with BAL Accu_Slide cable system to move slide in and out. The slide needs adjustment and probably a gearbox replacement as it stops once about 3/4 of the way in everytime it is retracted. Any tips for removing the trim so that I can get to the adjustment mechanism and gearbox? Is it a one person job? I would also welcome any tips on where to purchase the R25076-1 gearbox and bracket as they seem to be backordered in places I have checked online. Thank you.

[bdegasey]

I didnt remove any of my trim. Brought slide half way in. Put supports outside. There is room to work over the top off trim. Got the gearbox/motor combo from amazon.

[dsol]

Bought mine from a place called RV Auto parts on line early last month. $161 delivered. I got the original motor and gearbox. They make a high torque motor too. I think it was 2 days from the time I ordered until it showed up at my door. Didn’t remove my trim and it was a one man job (my mobile RV tech). Took him maybe 2 hours. He said the tricky part is marking where the chains are on the sprocket so you don’t have to make any adjustments after the install. If you have to make adjustments he said it is a real pain to line up.

Are you sure it is the gearbox? In my case I had a rhythmic thumping which was no doubt every time the broken teeth made a revolution.

If yours is hanging up in the same spot I would think it might be something obstructing the slide but that is just a guess.


Pic of the broken teeth. We could have just replaced the gearbox but I decided with the same labor charge I would be safe and do both.

Good luck.

[GeorgeL]

Originally Posted by dsol

Bought mine from a place called RV Auto parts on line early last month. $161 delivered. I got the original motor and gearbox. They make a high torque motor too. I think it was 2 days from the time I ordered until it showed up at my door. Didn’t remove my trim and it was a one man job (my mobile RV tech). Took him maybe 2 hours. He said the tricky part is marking where the chains are on the sprocket so you don’t have to make any adjustments after the install. If you have to make adjustments he said it is a real pain to line up.

Are you sure it is the gearbox? In my case I had a rhythmic thumping which was no doubt every time the broken teeth made a revolution.

If yours is hanging up in the same spot I would think it might be something obstructing the slide but that is just a guess.

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Pic of the broken teeth. We could have just replaced the gearbox but I decided with the same labor charge I would be safe and do both.

Good luck.

Not sure it is the gearbox, just a rookie guess after reading forums and repair tips about the product. The left lower corner of the box is about 3 in from the stop when the right side comes to stop against the support bracket so I figured I would try to get the slide squared up first by adjusting the cables and then see what happens. I haven't found any obstructions to cause the stop so far, but this is all new to me. I may end up going the mobile tech route if I decide to replace the gearbox, I just need to have one one hand.

[GeorgeL]

I'm going to give it a try without removing the trim then. Thanks

[acdii]

You need a plastic pry bar, and separate the end pieces on the top piece, then slip the plastic flat bar between the trim and ceiling and gently pry it all the way across a little at a time. Once it comes off, then you unscrew the top stop from the top of the slide and have full access to the cable system. There are some videos on youtube that can help guide you too. Don't use a metal one, it can damage the trim pieces with the hard edges, the plastic ones are less likely to cause damage.

[lightfoot]

No need for a pry bar of any sorts. The middle block is only held on with a couple of screws. Once that is off there is more than enough room to work on the motor/gearbox combination. Been there and done that. You may need to more the slid out most of the way, but it can all be done from the middle of the slide room.