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Travel trailer slide motor wiring question

chassis
Explorer
Explorer
Hello all

2004 Cardinal (Forest River) travel trailer with 1 slide out.

When connected to shore power (120V AC), does the slide room motor circuit run through the 12V house battery? Does the 12V house battery need to be installed to operate the slide? Does the battery disconnect inside the trailer disconnect the 12V power from the slide motor, or is the slide motor connected to power 100% of the time?

The slide is very slow to operate when connected to shore power, and I was told a new battery will solve this. Didn't make sense to me. Does anyone have a link to a wiring diagram that covers this?

Thanks.
2003 F-250 6.0 Powerstroke diesel, 4x2, crew cab short bed
2004 Cardinal T31BH travel trailer
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chassis
Explorer
Explorer
Thanks DFord, this makes sense.
2003 F-250 6.0 Powerstroke diesel, 4x2, crew cab short bed
2004 Cardinal T31BH travel trailer

DFord
Explorer
Explorer
It runs slow because your 12v converter is supplying all the power. It the battery was present, there'd be more amps available and more power from the slide motor. What you're experiencing is normal. The battery isn't required but it's helpful.
Don Ford
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donn0128
Explorer II
Explorer II
Yes, it is a 12VDC motor. It does need a fully charged battery to work.