slide-out switch nightmare
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โJul-24-2019 10:54 AM
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โOct-14-2024 11:23 AM
I had problems with my slideouts on my 2005 Keystone Challenger. Is there a specific sequence that they go in and out or is based upon least resistance?
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โJul-25-2019 03:25 PM
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โJul-25-2019 03:14 PM
Bill
unclescratch wrote:
For those of you who have the factory installed switch controlling the electric or gas operation, does the red idiot light function at all if you choose electric water heating 'only' ??:@
2010 Northshore 28RK by Dutchmen
Our first fifth wheel!!!
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โJul-25-2019 10:15 AM
fj12ryder wrote:
I've never seen a hydraulic slides with a manual tool, except for the one that cranks the motor, not seen any that use anything other than that. Dunno.
My Hitchhiker has a manual pump built into the electric pump. I have to turn a valve and then I can pump the slide in or out. There is a valve for each slide in case of a pump failure.
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โJul-25-2019 10:09 AM
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โJul-25-2019 08:05 AM
When I pointed out the 5 design problems to Lipper including the pump leak directly into the motor they agreed to replace it with a newer design which has worked since 2011. Later I had to replace all 8 totally cheap and inferior hydraulic lines.
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Bob
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โJul-25-2019 07:53 AM
My slides are very heavy which is the reason they are hydraulic. Yes I can open the hydraulic so that it would not restrict movement but the heavy slide would be very difficult to move especially the drop down slide. And once moved it would have to be secured for any driving since hydraulic pressure holds it in place both extended and retracted.
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โJul-25-2019 07:25 AM
"Don't Panic"
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โJul-25-2019 06:54 AM
BB_TX wrote:
I donโt think you can move a slide with a โtoolโ. You would have to overcome the resistance of the hydraulic cylinder for that slide. You can operate the hydraulic pump by using a drill and hex bit to move the slides.
Lippert slides
We have an area and a tool that manually moves the slides in should the hydraulic system fail. Have never tried it because there has not been a need.
Dave & Renee plus (Champ, Molly, Paris, Missy, and Maggie in spirit), Mica, Mabel, and Melton
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โJul-24-2019 06:50 PM
Lippert slides
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โJul-24-2019 06:16 PM
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โJul-24-2019 04:26 PM
The only way you can change this is to re-plumb the hydraulic to make individual hydraulic circuits for each slide. Each circuit needs a solenoid valve that is controlled by an individual switch. If you want only one switch per circuit you need some relays to engage the pump when any of the switches are activated.
On mine the opposing slides are plumbed so that the tee is near the cylinders so there would be additional hydraulic hose that would need to be run the the valve area. I know I could design a system to do this but I decided it was not worth the trouble and expense it would take so I left mine as is.
2007 Chevy 2500HD D/A
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โJul-24-2019 04:15 PM
B.O.
2015 Silverado 3500 D/A DRW
Yup I'm a fanboy!
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โJul-24-2019 02:27 PM
unclescratch wrote:
ReneeG: "front side panel" Where might this be? Are you referring to a manual crank option for moving each slide?
In our fifth wheel, it's where the battery compartment is, all the wiring for the slides, and the hydraulic fluid reservoir. For us it's on the front right side.
Dave & Renee plus (Champ, Molly, Paris, Missy, and Maggie in spirit), Mica, Mabel, and Melton