Potential Slideout Issue…

[ATCguy]

Ok so… as the title says, it seems I may have a potential slideout controller issue on the horizon.

For reference… I have what Lippert (LCI) calls their “In-Wall Slide Out”, and it has the Schwintek system.

While dealing with issues with my Level-Up system (another thread)… on one of the occasions I found myself outside after sundown in the curbside basement compartment for the touchpad controller. And while there, I saw the glow of a flashing red light from the roof of the compartment. Getting out a mirror that I could extend in there, I found my slideout controller (I assume for the main slide) flashing green & red lights. Oh crap…

Now mind you, I haven’t had any slideout issues since getting the floor replaced this winter. It goes out… it comes in. A little noisy at times, but no stops, no sounding of popped gears, etc. But, it seems I have a code.

So I count the flashes: one green, followed by six red

According to the code chart in the manual (photo below)… this is a “Motor Short Circuit” issue. Great, another electrical issue. Except, my motor(s) still work. As I said, the slide operates normally.



So now I’m wondering, is this another case of ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’… or do I try to find a mobile tech, or get it into a shop to have them chase it down? I mean, I myself wouldn’t even know where to start.

I’m open for your thoughts, ideas, and opinions… feel free.

[sundancer 87]

It's possible the circuit board on top of motor 1 is starting to have problems. A common problem is a loose wire or loose solder joint.

[donzinger]

I had the same issue for several years on my main slide and never had a problem with the slide working except twice and I put it into over ride and all was well. When I did start having an issue with that slide I replaced the motor and all was well with the operation and the lights on the controller. My motor had the wires broken right off at the motor and my soldering skills were not up to that task...

[ATCguy]

Thanks guys… well, that gives me a starting point to investigate. Or for someone else to investigate, I should say.

So far, this has been the year from hell for me… mechanical & electrical issues every week it seems. I’ve only been on the road since May 1st, and I had the plumbing before I even got underway.

- Then the tire blowout
- then the pin box / king pin breakage
- I’ve also had an issue with the tank dump outlet (cracked fitting)
- the brake wiring issue
- the Level-Up issue
- now the slide controller

…and I haven’t even mentioned how hard it is to find/make reservations this year, so amending the travel schedule isn’t an option, or I’ll have no place to stay.

Bottom line… RVing has NOT been fun this year.

[franktafl]

time for a new one!