Need some input; slide does not stay put

[nycsteve]

Haven't had an issue in awhile, but got one Im hoping someone has some insight on now.
My Lance 2008 981 has 1 slide, a full wall (dinette and fridge). After 100 miles of highway driving, with no real rough road, my slide backed itself out 2 inches . It retracted normaly after the trip, seated itself evenly with no weird sounds. This is the second time this happened, the first a few weeks ago. Same deal, noticed about the same slide movement at the end of the day. But earlier in the day the first time, I was on the beach in soft sand and there was a bunch of bouncing. I thought the slide box jumped some gear teeth,if it has them, and that was the cause. Today there was no out of the ordinary bouncing.
Some observations that might help. The rear portion was out 1/2 " further than the front. The bottom on both sides was kicked out a little further on the bottom than the top ( I think that's the way the box sits though)
Anyone have any thoughts on whats up?

[rickjo]

Non-Lance owners have lots of free advice, but I don't think it helps in this case.

If it is a slide similar to my 2007 Lance 1181, full wall + fridge + closet, then the friction needs to be increased at each of the 4 support rollers. Access the inside ones while the slide is part way open, laying on your back on the floor. Access the rear outside one thru the upper side of the rear storage with the wing open (?). On mine the front outside one is accessed by removing the drawers under the closet. You will have to deduce where all your access points are. A socket wrench did the trick. Just tighten enough to prevent the roll out, not TOO tight, however, as the side has to move normally.

Mine used to creep out 2" or so on curvy mountain roads 'till I got the friction set correctly. Been three years or so since the problem has occurred but I adjusted several times before that.

Rick

[JacintoKid]

Leeblev wrote:
I would add: Do you have slide locks? Usually they are adjustable poles that go above the slide wall (when in) and brace against the wall of the unit. This holds the slide in place while you are driving. If you don't, I strongly urge you to get two or three 1x2s and cut them 1/2" longer than the span between the wall and slide, when in. Slide them in to the wall and then tight against the inside of the slide in the front, middle and rear. The slide locks are available at a dealer and should have come with your unit.

FWIW, the slide on my previous 08 Arctic Fox had a lock that was accessed from a little door on the outside rear of the camper. The first 4 years I owned the camper, it wasn't necessary to lock the slide to keep it tight. After about the 4 year mark, my slide would begin to creep out while driving. It wasn't off track, bent, or missing any teeth. It just crept out about an inch or two while on the road. I started locking it from then on, and no more problems. I think most slides have a locking feature. Good luck, Brad

[Raften]

Did you travel with the pass thru open and others closed?

[Leeblev]

I would add: Do you have slide locks? Usually they are adjustable poles that go above the slide wall (when in) and brace against the wall of the unit. This holds the slide in place while you are driving. If you don't, I strongly urge you to get two or three 1x2s and cut them 1/2" longer than the span between the wall and slide, when in. Slide them in to the wall and then tight against the inside of the slide in the front, middle and rear. The slide locks are available at a dealer and should have come with your unit.

[Executive45]

Assuming your slide is hydraulic:

First thing to check is the reservoir to ensure it's full.

If it is, then the next step is the solenoid itself. May need to replace it.

Finally, it comes down to the motor assembly.

Start with the easy stuff and move to the more expensive....Dennis