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Lucyc858
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Oct 16, 2014

Slides stopping too soon.

We have a Bighorn fifth wheel with hydraulic slides. On this trip the big slide has started stopping before it is in. If I wait a few seconds it starts up again. My husband suspects the fluid is low, but doesn't know what fluid to purchase or where to purchase it. Has anyone else had similar problems? We are in Lodi, CA and need to get back to San Diego
  • BB_TX wrote:
    Most likely an Auto reset circuit breaker.
    When they start going bad they over heat, open up, cool down, reclose, over heat, repeat. Will probably be located near the battery and pump area.
    Cheap and easy to replace. Available at RV stores and many auto parts stores. Look on the side for the amp rating.
    As far as the fluid it should be near the top of the tank when all slides are retracted.


    This is correct. I have replaced mine three times in nine years.
  • BB_TX wrote:
    Most likely an Auto reset circuit breaker.
    When they start going bad they over heat, open up, cool down, reclose, over heat, repeat. Will probably be located near the battery and pump area.
    Cheap and easy to replace. Available at RV stores and many auto parts stores. Look on the side for the amp rating.
    As far as the fluid it should be near the top of the tank when all slides are retracted.


    X2

    Auto reset CB
    Also battery voltage dropping off when operating slides

    Check the hydraulic reservoir level with slides IN (retracted)
    Should have a full mark on reservoir
    Typically they use ATF (automatic transmission fluid)
    Owners manual/pamphlet OR contact mfg.
  • Most likely an Auto reset circuit breaker.
    When they start going bad they over heat, open up, cool down, reclose, over heat, repeat. Will probably be located near the battery and pump area.
    Cheap and easy to replace. Available at RV stores and many auto parts stores. Look on the side for the amp rating.
    As far as the fluid it should be near the top of the tank when all slides are retracted.

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