slide moving slower and slower

[Camper2b]

Originally Posted by hitman007

The procedure is to run the slide all the way out until it stops. After it stops keep holding the button for about 2 seconds to make sure you are all the way out. Then bring the slide in about a foot then move it back out again. (Each time hold the button down for about 2 seconds after it stops to make sure it is at max travel.) You do this 3 times and on the 4th time you bring the slide all the way in. Make sure when it is in you also hold the button for 2 seconds after it stops to make sure you are all the way in. Then run it out all the way one last time. This should sync all the motors and the slide.

This did not work for me today. I was leaving home and brought slide in and for the the first time guess What? They were out of sync and one side wouldn't move and quit. how does this stuff happen just sitting? ?. finally went to control unit, no error codes flashing. As Lippert suggest hit lil button 6 times and hold. Lights started flashing back and forth slide came in smoothly. Ran in and out a couple of time after...fine...how, why they were out of synchronization is a mystery to me... my guess is... it won't be the last time this occurs, and is it the onset of the big failure? ?

[sundancer 87]

A year goes by quickly when you're under a warranty. I'd start doggin on a dealer about this slide problem. They may not find anything at the time but at least you'll have started the paperwork and the base line of the problem.

Not in my mechanical mind and experience has anything ever repaired its own problems so don't bank on it not happening again.

[Camper2b]

I made dealer aware of it this morning first thing. I'm in Mississippi this week through next week. Just set up slide when out fine. Did here that pop at the end going out. Sometimes it does that other times it dont. Cant stand wondering what if... when, or where this is going to fail. Just use it till that happens I guess.

[Nana & Poppy]

Ok what do I do when it just stops working - no movement at all??

[sawpilot]

Any sounds associated or completely dead?

[sawpilot]

Which slide and is it in or out? Schwintek I assume?

[Nana & Poppy]

No sound at all.
Partially out - it is or slide that has the couch in it.
Not sure of mfger - I can only assume scheingt (sp

We put it out early this week - just enough to easily get to the
Frig ( which also died ) went to put it in and NOTHING!!!

Any hints???

[sawpilot]

With no sound at all I would think possibly electrical. Check all the obvious, fuses and circuit breakers. Possibly a pinched wire somewhere? Do the other slides operate at all? These things operate off the 12V system so do other 12V systems work?

[sawpilot]

Has it been plugged in, ie, battery have a good charge or has it been sitting? If it's been sitting, try plugging it in and giving the batteries a good charge.

[Nana & Poppy]

Will try charging battery . Must you have a battery
On for it to work? The battery was out completly & it was plugged
Into 30 amp house current .
It is the only slide we have
Will keep u posted & if I have anymore questions
I'll ask.
It sure is hard typing on iPhone while DH is
Driving on the NTS Thruwau LOL

[sawpilot]

Originally Posted by Nana & Poppy

Will try charging battery . Must you have a battery
On for it to work? The battery was out completly & it was plugged
Into 30 amp house current .
It is the only slide we have
Will keep u posted & if I have anymore questions
I'll ask.
It sure is hard typing on iPhone while DH is
Driving on the NTS Thruwau LOL

If it was plugged in I would think the inverter would power it but it's a good place to start. Was the battery removed when you moved the slide out? I would definitely be checking fuses and even the inverter fuses. This really sounds electrical.

I don't even attempt to type on these silly phones while I'm in a car. It would look like I was typing a foreign language.

[Camper2b]

I would think the battery would have to be installed for it to work right. The converter needs the battery to work properly. Again, I would think...

[Nana & Poppy]

Thank you! The batteries where on the TH when we put the slide out!
Took them off to have them tested (remember frig problem)
Was leaving town & went to put slide in (batteries NOT installed)
And nothing! Said heck with it was heading down state to
Visit daughters & families!! Will deal with it Monday after work!
Thanks for the tips! I do the research & DH does the hands on!

[sawpilot]

Sounds like that may be the problem. Good luck!

[Camper2b]

I think putting battery back in also will solve the problem. Personally I wouldn't plug into shore power unless battery was installed. Maybe you can.. I'm not sure. But I would think the converter has to use the battery as part of the process of taking 120 volts ac and converting to 12 volts dc. I would also be concerned about over powering 12 volt circuits without the battery as a filter possibly causing them to short out. Please let us know the outcome, inquiring minds need to know. Have a safe trip.

[Nana & Poppy]

Thanks all!
We will keep you posted!

[DesertRat]

Converter needs a place to put the 12V it puts out. With no battery or a bad battery 12v stuff just wouldn't work. Battery will fix your problem.

[Nana & Poppy]

Thank you all who have chimed in - the battery on worked!!!!!!

Now does anyone want to help troubleshoot my frig problem.....PM me if you do!

I just love this group of people! No bickering and no one feels stupid if they ask a "dumb" question!

Kathy

[hddecker]

Originally Posted by Nana & Poppy

Thank you all who have chimed in - the battery on worked!!!!!!

Now does anyone want to help troubleshoot my frig problem.....PM me if you do!

I just love this group of people! No bickering and no one feels stupid if they ask a "dumb" question!

Kathy

Hi, Kathy

There are no dumb questions, just dumb mistakes. I know, I've made my fair share of dumb mistakes because I didn't ask the question.

[Nana & Poppy]

Originally Posted by hddecker

Hi, Kathy

There are no dumb questions, just dumb mistakes. I know, I've made my fair share of dumb mistakes because I didn't ask the question.