pbowne Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 When I close my slides they are not leveling they're staying open at the bottom a couple of inches is this something I can fix myself if so how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Do you have arms supporting the slide underneath? Deleted procedure as it doesn't apply to this type of slide. Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 That depends on what type of slide mechanism you have... center gear driven? Hydraulic? Cable? Center only or left and right edges? Is your rig level side to side and front to back when extending and retracting your slide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbowne Posted August 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 The slides are gear driven with gears on the left and the right and this is happening on all three slides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbowne Posted August 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Yes, the unit is level front back and side to side when I'm closing the slides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Welcome to the Escapee forums! Another thing that would be helpful is to know the manufacturer of the slide mechanism. Most RV builders use slide equipment from some vendor, of which there are several. If you are not sure, there should be a label somewhere on the hardware that tells who made it. It seems strange that all three slides have developed the same problem. Most of them do have adjustments but the means of adjusting varies a lot. I think that if it were me, I'd get professional help. 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...
bobsallyh Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Before starting, make a mark so you know where you started from in case you have to put it back in it's original position for one reason or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justRich Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Is it a Schwintec slide? ~Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 sensor out of adjustment? <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...
Yarome Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 sensor out of adjustment? That would be my guess as well (rather than a mechanical limiter) since all slides are experiencing the same problem. More than likely a current control module (shuts off the motor based on the amount of amperage passing through the module) that "should" be adjustable. It depends on the maker, but 'generally' the module is located near the activation switch and will have a low/mid/high switch, a small dial adjustable with a small screwdriver, or worst case.. you may need to open the module to adjust dip switch settings... although that is the least common. If the later, you would probably need to contact the mfg to confirm the settings. If you are retracting your slide and the motor shuts off before they fully retract than that is most likely your cause. If your motor continues to operate and starts "clicking" then it is likely you have a mechanical limiter which "can" be adjusted but it's quite a bit more hassle. It's not common, but certainly not unheard of. Any additional weight within the slide or anything contributing to any type of resistance can increase the amperage requirement just enough to trip the module. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjhunter01 Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Our Cameo has a rack and pinion system on the slide. On the large slide sometimes the bottom will also stick out 2-3 inches. For a temporary solution, I have been assisting the slide by pushing on the bottom from the outside during retraction. So far I have tightened the motor mount bolts and replaced the motor pinion gear with little results. Probably just needs a rail adjustment, but for now it's no big deal to give a little assisted push. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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