If any of you saw my post about my slide.....Sooooo this is what happened!!The reason this happened is the seal on the motor side somehow got stuck to the caulking on the slide, no idea why this would happen! So the motor side was stuck when I attempted to extend the slide not knowing it was stuck but then it broke free and the slide extended out.So I think.....it is the motor side that jumped 3+ teeth (118.5 showing now) when it broke free.I'm now thinking the motor side is the side I need to adjust (push slide in) to match passive side. Does this sound right? More I think about it the more sense it makes to me.Passive side is showing 115 teeth.I am going to attempt this on Wednesday. There is actually an access door to the motor underneath. Not sure what motor is down there but hope it is easy to disengage the gear. Then I will need to push that side of the slide in about 3 teeth worth. This slide is about 10' and holds the recliners and a table with 4 chairs.Here is where I need your wisdom. Has anybody done this? Will I be able to push the slide in myself? Thanks all! Oh, this is a through the frame slide, 2 rails with teeth on the bottom. It is NOT a in the wall schwintek!

I did this years ago with my big slide that has drive gears on two rails. I remember having to loosen the gear drive on one side so the other rail would move independently to re-align it, then tightened the loose gear to match. My slide is way too heavy to be pushed, but I did need a helper to activate the motor.I don't know if your setup is the same.

some times a 2x4x8 helps give a little push.

It won't help you but my Monaco has a built in winch and strap mounted in the storage bay to pull in the slide if for some reason it don't work as it should. Its just another of the little perks of a high end DP.

ferndaleflyer wrote:It won't help you but my Monaco has a built in winch and strap mounted in the storage bay to pull in the slide if for some reason it don't work as it should. Its just another of the little perks of a high end DP.That's great! Yeah I have some ideas (jack related) if I am not able to push it in myself ;)

Came up with another idea from some forum guys....I'm thinking I can disconnect passive side of the drive rod then slightly move the motor side with the motor. I'm just a little worried about getting the holes to line back up to reconnect drive rod.But this seems the easiest way to do this since the drive rod is in the enclosed underbelly. Thoughts???

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campermama
Explorer II
Aug 09, 2022
wa8yxm wrote:
On my Power gear sometimes I'd let it "Jump" a tooth (Actually NOT recommended)

If I wished to do it right I'd run it out part way. then go down and pull a pin (Do not lose it) knock one gear "off track" adjust and restore gear to position. Restore washer/bushing (you need to be careful to not lose that) and the washer and pin.. I had enough practice I usually got it 1st Try.

Mine is way different then what you are describing! I only wish it was that easy!!
campermama
Explorer II
Aug 12, 2022
So thought I would give an update......
Finally got my slide all "straightened" out! I eventually lifted both inner rails and was able to disengage the gear pack. I could not push the slide in though so got an RV guy to come help. Long story short.....some of the adjusting bolts were loose, so over time, each time I put the slide in and out it was moving out of adjustment a little bit at a time and till finally.....way out!

Needless to say, I consider myself now VERY knowledgeable on through frame slides!! So if any of you need help with one let me know.
MFL
Nomad II
Aug 12, 2022
Glad you got it all squared away! :)

It will be nice to have a competent tech on this forum again, that is knowledgeable in adjusting rack and pinion electric slide systems.

Jerry
shastagary
Explorer
Aug 12, 2022
there is a lot of information including operation installation and service manuals on through frame slideouts here that may be of help to some or just good to download for future reference

Through Frame Slideout Systems
campermama
Explorer II
Aug 12, 2022
shastagary wrote:
there is a lot of information including operation installation and service manuals on through frame slideouts here that may be of help to some or just good to download for future reference

Through Frame Slideout Systems

Yup, unfortunately I could not find anything that would help me except some advice/ideas of others!
dougrainer
Nomad
Aug 12, 2022
Each slide rack should have a 1 inch square steel driveshaft going from each end of the motor to that gear pack. Just 1 1/4 inch bolt holds the shaft to the end drive on each end. Go to the end that has slipped and remove that bolt. Then take a post it note and adhere to the outside flange. A note on each end. Measure the end of the slide you did NOT remove the bolt from. Write that measurement down on the post it note. Go to the released side and take the same type measurement. It WILL be different. Push or pull this released slide to match the measurement from the other side. Then go back to where you pulled the bolt and use a crescent wrench to turn the square drive shaft just enough to align the 1/4 inch holes and reinstall the removed bolt and nut. run the room in and out a few inches and remeasure. The measurement should be within 1/4 inch or exact. IF NOT, the redo this procedure. Doug
dougrainer
Nomad
Aug 12, 2022
Look at Page 36 for where these bolts and driveshaft are. Doug

https://lci-support-doc.s3.amazonaws.com/manuals/slideouts/pg_82_s0503.pdf

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