PAylor Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Hi all, Love to get some input /opinions on this. At 11 months into a year warranty on our new fifth wheel our bedroom slide got stuck. Hubby investigated and found that the cables that were attached to the motor to bring it in had been installed wrong. He was able to disconnect the pulleys and realign the cables. Obviously a problem from the original assembly of the unit. After he fixed it he found that the cable was frayed (probably because we had used it not knowing there was a twist in it). The warranty covered replacement and repair. Now hubby thinks the slide is not balanced when it's closed. One side has a 3/4 in gap when the other is snug (the rubber seals don't allow moisture to get in). And of course the warranty has now expired. I think we have a case for having this repaired since it was associated with the assembly of the rig. My question is does it even matter if it's not balanced? He thinks it does but I'm not so sure. Thoughts? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 By balanced, do you mean that it contacts the fixed wall on each end, top & bottom all at the same time? If that is what you are asking then I would consider it pretty important. If it does not seal properly all of the way, at some time you will have leaks develop. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCClockDr Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Hi all, Love to get some input /opinions on this. At 11 months into a year warranty on our new fifth wheel our bedroom slide got stuck. Hubby investigated and found that the cables that were attached to the motor to bring it in had been installed wrong. He was able to disconnect the pulleys and realign the cables. Obviously a problem from the original assembly of the unit. After he fixed it he found that the cable was frayed (probably because we had used it not knowing there was a twist in it). The warranty covered replacement and repair. Now hubby thinks the slide is not balanced when it's closed. One side has a 3/4 in gap when the other is snug (the rubber seals don't allow moisture to get in). And of course the warranty has now expired. I think we have a case for having this repaired since it was associated with the assembly of the rig. My question is does it even matter if it's not balanced? He thinks it does but I'm not so sure. Thoughts? Thanks in advance! There is a video on the BAL Accu-Slide site. I used a fish scale to balance the cable tension. Time consuming but not that difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAylor Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Kirk, By unbalanced I meant two things. If you are standing outside the rv when the slide is closed the right side is tighter tk the rv than the left. The rubber on on side is more compressed than the left (but no gap). Also it looks like the entire slide has shifted about 1/2 inch to the left. The lip on metal frame just touches the rubber on one side whereas the other has a overlap. Don't know if that makes sense. Thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Kirk, By unbalanced I meant two things. If you are standing outside the rv when the slide is closed the right side is tighter tk the rv than the left. The rubber on on side is more compressed than the left (but no gap). Also it looks like the entire slide has shifted about 1/2 inch to the left. The lip on metal frame just touches the rubber on one side whereas the other has a overlap. Don't know if that makes sense. Thanks for your input. Kirk, By unbalanced I meant two things. If you are standing outside the rv when the slide is closed the right side is tighter tk the rv than the left. The rubber on on side is more compressed than the left (but no gap). Also it looks like the entire slide has shifted about 1/2 inch to the left. The lip on metal frame just touches the rubber on one side whereas the other has a overlap. Don't know if that makes sense. Thanks for your input. I wouldn't leave it that way. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAylor Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 SCCLOCKDR he found a video on YouTube that shows the installation of the cable system but not an adjustment one. Do you have the address? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 There are adjustments for each side top and bottom. 8 in all. They should be color coded with a sticker to tell what goes where Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCClockDr Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 SCCLOCKDR he found a video on YouTube that shows the installation of the cable system but not an adjustment one. Do you have the address?Page 9 of the service manual describes how. I used the fish scale & a rule to measure the deflection amount @ equal tension by the scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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