Power Gear Slide-out System is failing
Whoa! I just hauled my Fleetwood Flair 2004 down for new tires, getting ready for a major trip. Got back and went to open the slides and 'nothing' - I can't find the controller for the slides. The boo...
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Lying awake and read this thinking Low Battery, Bad Wiring.. connections, terminals, internal corrosion, BAD GROUND.. Maybe Controller or Relay.
If it was mine:
Apply +12 and Ground with a Start Pack or Jumper cables from a running vehicle. If it works you skip Motor, Gears, Racks etc
Spec VOLTAGE DOESN'T MEAN a system will deliver required AMPS. Dismantle, Clean, INSPECT every Wire, Cable, Terminal, Connection
Find Controller or Relays. Put your DC Meter across and have Helper try In and Out. Meter must show +12 for In or Out and -12 for Out or In. Same for Switch that controls it.
Probably not a reverser but must be energizing Controller or Relays appropriately
Buy or Build SEPARATE Reversing Relay modules for each Slide.
Look up Reversing Relay and pick for Control Voltage, Reversed Voltage.. both 12vdc, Amps and I'd do at least 50.
Outfit called Trombetta makes one used on off-road cable winches that might work. Some just call it Trombetta. Odd uncommon term that's good to understand before you sit down with a bunch of guys drinking beer around a fire comparing their Trombettas...
If it was mine:
Apply +12 and Ground with a Start Pack or Jumper cables from a running vehicle. If it works you skip Motor, Gears, Racks etc
Spec VOLTAGE DOESN'T MEAN a system will deliver required AMPS. Dismantle, Clean, INSPECT every Wire, Cable, Terminal, Connection
Find Controller or Relays. Put your DC Meter across and have Helper try In and Out. Meter must show +12 for In or Out and -12 for Out or In. Same for Switch that controls it.
Probably not a reverser but must be energizing Controller or Relays appropriately
Buy or Build SEPARATE Reversing Relay modules for each Slide.
Look up Reversing Relay and pick for Control Voltage, Reversed Voltage.. both 12vdc, Amps and I'd do at least 50.
Outfit called Trombetta makes one used on off-road cable winches that might work. Some just call it Trombetta. Odd uncommon term that's good to understand before you sit down with a bunch of guys drinking beer around a fire comparing their Trombettas...
