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Gazelle05
Explorer
Jul 20, 2018

Slides not opening or closing

3 slide 2005 Safari Gazelle, slides quit. Worked on adjusting roller height on bedroom slide. Closed and opened 3 times no problem then all went dead. No sounds,no nothing. All slides in coach dead. Fuses all good, batteries are new as well. We are plugged in to 50 amp service.
Any ideas on where to start,think it must be electrical but I'm guessing. Thanks for your opinion.
2005 Safari Gazelle

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  • Our slide and levelers lost power a few days ago, as I ranted a few days ago, both the manufacturer and the mobile tech we called suggested upgrading at a cost of $1400+shipping and labor.

    HWH didn't make the motor and doesn't stock it, because the upgrade calls for replacing not only the motor, it calls for a new pump, reserviour and solenoids.

    Google search turned up several motors for $95 to $129, tech said "if it doesn't come from one of our suppliers, we can't guarantee the motor is correct replacement.

    Replacing is a 1 hour job, upgrade is a 3 to 4 hour job and gives the tech a CYA out if the part fails.

    It pays to be flexible and to learn how to fix your equipment.
  • Try operating your leveling jacks. IF they operate the pump and relay is good. Doug
  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    You jump 12V from the large terminal (12V from the battery) to the small terminal of the solenoid using a short wire or a test lead from your VOM.
  • Found fuse for hydraulic
    Pump under steps. Fuse checked out ok.can anyone tell me how to check the pumps relay?
  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    Under your steps is where you will find fuses for your hydraulic slides. Corrosion is a common problem also and there is a relay for the pump’s 12V motor...check it.
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    I have electric slides. but I suspect they have one thing in common.. interlocks and a locking safety switch.. My Key lock switch broke.
  • I assume you have hydraulic slides? So I also assume you have a VOM? I also assume you actually used a meter on the fuse? But on most hydraulic pumps there is no fuse, but a resettable circuit breaker. Have you checked all of the breakers and reset them?
  • Is it possible you overheated pump motor running them in and out and it needs to cool to reset??