Operating Hydraulic Slides in Cold Weather

Question

Hey All,A couple silly questions for Y'all. Is it OK to operate hydraulic slides in cold weather (10-20 degree temps)? Any risk of blowing seals, over stressing pump, etc.?How about not fully extending the slide? I have to park my camper close to the house, and can only extend the slide about 2/3's of the way out. Will that "confuse" the brains of circuit board into thinking that is it's fully extended travel point after doing it several times? I thought I had read someplace there is a re-learn procedure for these slide outs if they don't fully extend.Thanks!

mfl · Answer

Mine are electric, but I would not open a slide just 2/3s of the way, due to not sealing, if you plan to leave that way for any length of time. I would not operate my slides, unless really needed in 15 degree temp, but other opinions vary. The slide will likely work, but IMO added stress and strain.

Jerry

john_s_ · Answer

You need to fully extend. No issue with the hydraulics but my Foretravel wanted to go all the way out before bringing it in they said my year that was HWH reccomendation.

js218 · Answer

I've operated mine in -15 nd colder no problems

super_dave · Answer

I have other hydraulic equipment that gets leaky seals in single digit temps but work fine with no leaks once it warms up again.  I think in part, the cold causes the seals to shrink a bit which allows a little fluid to get past.

pyoung47 · Answer

If it rains snows while out.   Frozen water/snow may prevent closing.  If closed, frozen rain/snow may prevent opening.   Most of these units are marginally engineered for cold weather use.

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