How To: Manually Operate a Slide
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So, what happens if my slide won't come in like normal? Ian Baker is here to hopefully get you up and running with some how to and troubleshooting tips. This video will help you with rack & pinion, cable and schwintek (worm gear) slide systems. Don't get stuck at the campsite! Watch and save this video so you know what to do if your slide fails. This is a concern for every camper and RVer and we're here to help you rest easy with the knowledge that you can retract your slide if it gets stuck.
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Time Stamps
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Which Slide System Do I Have?
1:14 - Cable Slides
3:33 - Worm Gear/Scwhintek Slides
5:48 - Rack and Pinion Slides
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You are awesome! Thank you so much! I Just followed your instructions and wala ... the slide is in! I will have fond memories forever of this day and your wonderful KZread instructional. You're the best. It was a cable slide.
@campingworld
7 ай бұрын
That’s fantastic!! Glad I was able to help and more importantly that you got the slide in! -Ian Baker
Always thank you for your valuable information and advice
@campingworld
2 ай бұрын
You bet!
Good information. Thanks
@campingworld
Жыл бұрын
For sure, glad you found it helpful! -Ian Baker
This is extremely helpful
@campingworld
3 ай бұрын
Very glad to hear it!
Good info to know.
@campingworld
4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
We just bought a 2017 Denali lite 5th wheel M2445RL a few days ago. Before hitching it up for the 1.5 hr trip home, we watched as the seller demonstrated how to extend and retract the (1) slide out. There were no apparent issues with the slide out. Once we got home & attempted to extend the slide out, it wouldn’t budge, and the tv battery was low. We connected to shore power and let the battery charge over the last 30 hours. It appears to be rack & pinion slide out. We hope to try again tomorrow to extend the slide out. If we have to use the manual override, I understand that the battery should be disconnected first. Right? Any further suggestions?
@campingworld
Жыл бұрын
I would recommend taking a voltmeter to the battery to test it after charging. If the battery isn't holding a charge, you'll want to replace it. You are correct in that you'll want to disconnect the battery before manually moving to prevent any potential backfeed. I would also check the fuse box to make sure nothing tripped and a fuse didn't blow during your trip home. Hope that helps and good luck! -Ian Baker
We just bought a 2022 178bhsk I cannot find the place to manually bring the slide in or out. Does it just not have one
@campingworld
Жыл бұрын
hey Corey! I can help you find your nearest service center for more info. what's your zip code?
My slide was struggling to come in or go out. I took my coach to the mechanic and while they were diagnosing my slide my dinette got a ton of damage. Can you help me figure out how this happened?
@campingworld
11 ай бұрын
Hi Jennifer. I'd like to have your nearest Camping World service team look into this. You can connect with them here: rv.campingworld.com/service
Regarding the Schwintek slide, how do you manually operate it if the battery is dead?
@campingworld
Жыл бұрын
Hey Steve, Ian Baker here. In that event, you’d need to unplug the connectors on both side of the control panel. This will disconnect the brake motors and allow you to manually push the slide in. Hope this helps! -Ian Baker
@danniepierce2624
Жыл бұрын
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@campingworld
Жыл бұрын
Oh man Dannie, I'm sorry I'm unfamiliar with what system that RV had. I would recommend reaching out to your local Camping World so they can do some research for you. Sorry I'm unable to assist any further! -Ian Baker
@zeaferjones1404
10 ай бұрын
@@campingworld This is the advice I was looking for. Something is wrong with the switch in my RV so even using it after the override wasn't working. Hopefully this will work and I can just push the sliders in.
@zeaferjones1404
10 ай бұрын
@@campingworld It still didn't work
Replace the Shitech system with the Vroom system
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No info on if your shwintek or slimrack motors go bad ?
@campingworld
Жыл бұрын
Hi Thomas! If you suspect the motor on your slideout is bad, I'd recommend taking your RV into a service center to confirm the issue with a certified technician. Here's the link to where you can contact a service center: rv.campingworld.com/rv-service-maintenance Let us know if you have any other questions! - Tucker Ballister
@ke5wl804
24 күн бұрын
@@campingworld The title of your video says you were going to show how to manually operate all these slide systems. Can't take an RV to the dealer if it's stuck out at a campground.
Great info but they really don't make it easy on the 2021 KEYSTONE PASSPORT 240BH I jus bought. Gotta rip front board off to get to the motor. They shoulda made the center crown piece removable!
@campingworld
Жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, thank you for the comment. Without being able to see it personally, I would suggest taking that into the closest Camping World. Have them take a look at it and see if something can be done. I hope there is! Thank you for watching! - Chris Young
How can we take the extension completely out.... It's stuck in the middle We only need to level the floor by pulling the whole thing out as we're not taking it on the road or moving it from the camping ground ...
@campingworld
2 ай бұрын
Hi There! This technically is only intended for manually retracting an RV slide-out. If yours isn't extending as intended (when operating according to the manufacturer's instructions), then it's best to manually retract it and schedule an appointment to have it inspected by a certified technician. Here's a link to help you find contact information for our service department: rv.campingworld.com/rv-service-maintenance Hope that helps! - Tucker Ballister
How do I get the slide out in and out when the battery is died
@campingworld
Жыл бұрын
Hey Dannie, Ian Baker here. If you have a Shwintek slide, you’ll need to unplug the connectors on both sides of the control panel. This will disconnect the brake motors and allow you to manually push the slide in. Depending on the size of the slide, it may require several people to push in. Hope this helps! -Ian Baker
@campingworld
Жыл бұрын
hey Dannie, I'd be happy to help u find your nearest dealership for more assistance! what's ur zip code?
So in the real world where you only have six inches between the top of the slide out and the ceiling exactly how are you supposed to reach the motor on a cable slide when the slide is fully retracted? 🤷♂️
@louisevad6091
3 ай бұрын
If it's fully retracted take it to a shop
@campingworld
2 ай бұрын
Hi There! It is going to be a bit of a tough reach. A step ladder can help, but some models are constructed in a way that requires removing the inner fascia of the slide to get access to the motor, which then means you'll need to re-install once repairs are complete. What year, make, and model are you working on?
My slide is stuck in and motor turns with power. Gear box is bad.
@campingworld
28 күн бұрын
Hi There! I'd recommend contacting our service department to schedule an inspection and/or repair. Here's where you can contact them: rv.campingworld.com/service Or, you can call their hotline at 1-866-838-5304. Hope that helps! - Tucker Ballister
He didn't explain how to. If you don't have the extension rod. My trailer doesn't have it.
@campingworld
Жыл бұрын
Hi! What type of slide does your unit have? Your simple answer may be that you need to acquire an extension rod. But if we know the type of slide you're working on, we can better assist. Hope that helps! - Tucker Ballister
@lsanch4980
Жыл бұрын
I have a Slippery in the frame slide (rack pinion)
@lsanch4980
Жыл бұрын
@@campingworld In the fram slide [ rack & pinion] lippert