Bedroom slide breaking shear pins
I have a 2005 GB cruise air with 3 slides. Livingroom, kitchen and bedroom.
When bringing in the slides I hold down two switches. When the slide is completely in or out it stops automatically and I let go of the switches. All three slides operate in this manner.
Awhile ago I brought in the bedroom slide and when it reached its limit instead of stopping it sheared the pin. First time in 10 years. Thinking it was an obstruction I had it checked, all good. Replaced the pin (not an easy task as it’s behind the motor). This worked for approx 10 in and outs and once again I sheared the pin. My dad watch the motor that drives the rod and gears as it came in and when it gets to the full out or in position he could actually see it torque.
If I carefully bring in the slid and stop it just prior to it reaching its limit I save the shear pin. But if I don’t stop it quickly enough I break the pin.
This is a picture of the slide out controller. There are two. I’m assuming 1 operates 2 slides the other 1 slide. (There was a 4 slide option on this MH)
I contacted the company who makes this part and they say it does not control the stopping of the slide. That the motor does using a thermal break.
Now I’m really confused because my RV person said this module controls the stopping using current.
Any ideas?
Doug Rainer?
When bringing in the slides I hold down two switches. When the slide is completely in or out it stops automatically and I let go of the switches. All three slides operate in this manner.
Awhile ago I brought in the bedroom slide and when it reached its limit instead of stopping it sheared the pin. First time in 10 years. Thinking it was an obstruction I had it checked, all good. Replaced the pin (not an easy task as it’s behind the motor). This worked for approx 10 in and outs and once again I sheared the pin. My dad watch the motor that drives the rod and gears as it came in and when it gets to the full out or in position he could actually see it torque.
If I carefully bring in the slid and stop it just prior to it reaching its limit I save the shear pin. But if I don’t stop it quickly enough I break the pin.
This is a picture of the slide out controller. There are two. I’m assuming 1 operates 2 slides the other 1 slide. (There was a 4 slide option on this MH)
I contacted the company who makes this part and they say it does not control the stopping of the slide. That the motor does using a thermal break.
Now I’m really confused because my RV person said this module controls the stopping using current.
Any ideas?
Doug Rainer?
