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S_Sullivan
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Sep 07, 2013

?? RE: Slide switch ....

We recently purchased a 2002 Cardinal WBLX. When looking at the rig the first time, the owner opened both slides and we were satisfied that all was functional. After the deal was made, but prior to picking up the unit (we were going to have it inspected), we went back to look it over again. At that time, we realized that only one switch operates both slides. The bedroom slide goes out first and then the living area slide. Regardless of the position of the slides, it ALWAYS opens the BR slide completely before it will move the LR slide.

Example: You are bringing in the slides (BR is already in and closed tight), the LR slide starts in and you realize you didn't move the throw rug. You need to move the LR slide back out about 1 inch or so in order to pick up the rug - you can't do it until the BR slide is completed out. Having one switch to operate both slide is just a dumb idea to me.

My question is this: Has anyone else ever had this situation and had the switch rewired so that there are two switches? Is it even possible? And if it is possible, is it financially feasible?

Thanks in advance for your help.

16 Replies

  • It is very common for one switch to activate all slides and of course some are different. Mine has one switch but I can also turn off each slide at the pump if I only want one for some reason. It has never happened yet though.
  • Just be glad you don't have 3-4 slides set up like that.

    We have 3 slides.......all on separate switches.

    The two living room slides are hydraulic, use the same pump but have individual solenoids operated by separate switches.

    Your single switch must have several contacts on it........and relay on each slide that swaps power. Probably a jumper for power and separate switches would work.

    And I agree.......one switch is just stupid.
  • Might be common but stupid to me too. On our Class A we have 2 switches and there are times we only want to open the bedroom slide for sleeping one night and leave the living room slide in. I would talk to a good RV mechanic to see if it's feasible.
  • actually I think that is common. this is how my TT operates too. only one switch and the bed room goes out first and comes in last.