Bedroom slide stutters - Cedar Creek
During a recent trip, the bedroom slide closed without an issue. After arriving at our next location, the slide had a very difficult time going out. It started out normally, but after about 8", it beg...
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Update: I started with the most obvious - hydraulic fluid check and lubing the mechanism - but to no avail. Just before I broke down and called the dealer for an appointment, I decided to get the ladder out and give the slide topper a good check. A-ha! the slide topper was catching against the fiberglass and not allowing it to roll out properly. Somehow, a combination of a slight bend in the roller and a bow in the fiberglass eliminated the 1" clearance and created the drag.
I will combat this issue by taking out the screws that anchor the toppers to the slide (one by one since it is spring loaded) and placing a few stainless steel washers behind the bracket to create additional space.
I will post a picture of before and after in a week or two when I have time to work on it.
I will combat this issue by taking out the screws that anchor the toppers to the slide (one by one since it is spring loaded) and placing a few stainless steel washers behind the bracket to create additional space.
I will post a picture of before and after in a week or two when I have time to work on it.
