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troy_t
Explorer II
Mar 28, 2021

Slide out issue

Hi, looking for some help on a trailer. We sold our Hybrid this summer and started looking for a new trailer. We found a 2012 Shasta Revere that we bought over the winter from a private party. Shame on me but we couldn’t see if everything functioned due to it being well below freezing when we bought it. My first challenge is I can’t get the slide to go out. It’s about a 12’ by 18” slide and the one side starts to go out but the other side seems to be stuck. So the front side will move out about 2” while the rear side won’t move at all. Seems to be a whine from the motor near the front, is there a motor at the rear also? Thanks I’m advance. I checked fuses, every thing seems fine. I do not have the battery installed, just plugged in right now.
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Mar 28, 2021
    You might try installing the battery, as many slides will not operate correctly on shore power alone. It may take a well charged battery to operate, so be sure it is ready to go.

    Jerry
  • 12th_Man_Fan's avatar
    12th_Man_Fan
    Explorer
    Mar 28, 2021
    Are you sure there is not a slide bar on top of the slide? Some slides use a slide lock which is just an expandable bar on top of the slide to keep them from creeping out.

    Just a thought.

    Forget the slide lock if it is moving 6 or 7 inches. Sounds like you need to lube all of your moving parts on the slide mech.
  • troy_t's avatar
    troy_t
    Explorer II
    Mar 28, 2021
    OK, just want to make a quick update. After jiggling it some I now have the rear moving out about 3-4" while front moves out 6-7" and then it all stops. Retracts in just fine but still won't fully extend, lots of noise though as it is extending. New to the world of slides so its probably something simple that I don't know so any help would be great.

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