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38-72
Explorer
Jun 23, 2013

Slide stops and then starts up again

I’ve got a 2003 Artic Fox 5th wheel with a slide problem.

The slide goes out just fine. But, when retracting, it will come in about 8 inches or so and then stop.

If I let up on the switch for about 3 to 5 seconds, the slide comes in all the way without any problem.

I disconnected the motor from the slide gear rod and motor works fine under no load. I put a wrench to the slide without the motor attached and it comes in OK. I greased everything I could lube, but that didn’t change anything.

Does anyone have a suggestion as to what is causing the slide to stop and then go after I jog the switch? Could the motor be starting to go out?
  • 38-72's avatar
    38-72
    Explorer
    Jun 29, 2013
    I am still wayne_tw wrote:
    My NASH 29V (built by the same people who built your Artic Fox) did the same thing with the big kitchen/ sofa slide. The cause was the rubber wipers on the outside. As they aged, they became stiffer causing more drag, thus more strain on the slide motor. It drew more amps causing the automatic circuit breaker to trip. I used 303 rubber protectant on the wipers and silicone on the side wall of the slide out.


    Thanks for great info. I lubed up the rubber wipers etc as you did and it worked. The slide comes in without any problems. Thanks again!!

    38-72
  • Chuck_Gail's avatar
    Chuck_Gail
    Explorer
    Jun 23, 2013
    sclark wrote:
    You may have a weak self resetting breaker. I would locate and replace it. Good luck.


    Mine did that. It was circuit breaker right next to battery on frame connected with short battery wire to battery.
  • sclark's avatar
    sclark
    Explorer
    Jun 23, 2013
    You may have a weak self resetting breaker. I would locate and replace it. Good luck.
  • I_am_still_wayn's avatar
    I_am_still_wayn
    Explorer
    Jun 23, 2013
    My NASH 29V (built by the same people who built your Artic Fox) did the same thing with the big kitchen/ sofa slide. The cause was the rubber wipers on the outside. As they aged, they became stiffer causing more drag, thus more strain on the slide motor. It drew more amps causing the automatic circuit breaker to trip. I used 303 rubber protectant on the wipers and silicone on the side wall of the slide out.
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Jun 23, 2013
    Hi,

    They draw lots of amps. Try running the engine while sliding in.

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