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Slide out sliding out in tow

Eng208
Explorer
Explorer
I have a 1995 Four Winds fifth wheel with a super slide on it. For the last few trips, the slide has slid out about 5" while traveling. I had to pull over and slide it back in, only to notice it would again be out just a bit down the road. I can't figure out why the hydraulics are leaking and not holding the slide in. I can let it in all the way and as I release the button, I can hear the pressure relieving and see the slide easing out just a little.
Any suggestions? The manual valve is closed tight.
97 Dodge 2500 Ext Cab 4X4 CTD with Goerend Transmission mod.(GVWR 8800lbs, or 4000 Kg)
95 Four Winds Fifth Wheel
99 Toyota Fourrunner V6
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mbrower
Explorer
Explorer
On my last two fifth wheels, I had lock bars that I had to install between the slide flange and the wall to prevent the slide from creeping out. RV manufacturer supplied lock rods
2001 Chevy 3500 Big Dooley 8.1L (496 Cubes)Allison 5sp 4:10
2008 KZ Montego Bay 37RLB-4

RoyB
Explorer II
Explorer II
My 2004 model FLAGSTAFF 5th wheel has a couple of square boards that fits between the slideout and the wall when they are pulled-in for travel... These were in the top shelf of the bed room closet... They wall above the slide has a marker where to place these boards...

Roy Ken
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B_O__Plenty
Explorer II
Explorer II
No idea why but for now you could hold it in place with a board between the trim on the slide and the inside wall next to it.

Bo.O.
Former Ram/Cummins owner
2015 Silverado 3500 D/A DRW
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