MY ATTEMPT AT FIXING OUR SLIDE OUT - SCHWINTEK REPAIR

MY ATTEMPT AT FIXING OUR SLIDE OUT - SCHWINTEK REPAIR - HOW WE DO IT

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4 жыл бұрын

Instead of trying to get the rig to the RV shop in pandemic time, I decide to take on the challenge myself. It was just a few days before we set out for the summer, I hit the button to slide out the kitchen and... wreeeeeeeshoeeeebrmppp - and that was it
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@MrRMB1 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to put it together!!

@bertadelaudebri7179 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your repair which was both informative and helpful to all RVers..

@stealthwarrior4870 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful to see how the rubber seals slide off to access the motor & it's set screw. Thanks!

@SunsetSeekers 4 жыл бұрын

Great information in this video! Our slides are of a different design but we still learned a lot of important details! Thanks for sharing!

@johnwilliams7083 Жыл бұрын

That slide out noise scares the daylight out of me. I am better prepared now if this should happen. Thanks.

@bethanctil4562 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! Been following you a little while here on YT and enjoy the videos. Love seeing the kids growing, learning and having fun with each other and the animals. Thanks for sharing the tips. Our 21' Rockwood Ultralite is 5 years old. Little things are starting to wear and thanks for giving us a heads up on these small things that might need repair. The videos you produce are easy to follow and I love watching them. We are in SC and have been camping closer to home this year. Just got back from Bryson City at Deep Creek Tubing Center and Campground. Nice family campground. Also have been to several SC State Parks recently Kings Mt near Fort Mill. They are a bit busier but still not overcrowded and having fun getting out and exploring His world. Keep on doing the good work and safe travels this summer! Beth and Keith

@WeCanExploreIt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Beth!

@sigmacentauri6191 2 жыл бұрын

This video is actually very informative. Thanks, dad guy.

@mikeeguru 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for the tips. Had slide out problems since day 1 (4/12/2021) First timer here with a 2021 Forest River Wildwood 254RLXL.

@MollydogRadar 2 жыл бұрын

Had the same thing happen to my 2014 Thor Tuscany motorhome and it was the red wire that had broke loose from the solder joint on the motor. This happened on our way home to Arizona from Wallace Idaho. It was an easy fix, but I used a hot glue gun to secure the wires to the motor. No more stress at the solder joint.

@GT32757 3 жыл бұрын

I have a brand new RV and have the same problem! Thor sent me a new control module and power cable by still doing same as yours. I have an appointment at dealer in 2 says and will have them start with checking motor connections. Thanks

@texak1974 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@sherylgodsy8367 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! My control panel is at floor level under my slide! And installed upside down. I have a 2021 Forest River Salem FSX 280 RT Toy Hauler Camper And the slide is the dinette. It’s going to be very difficult to access those motors because there’s only about 8 inches of room between the slide and the fireplace and the slide and the bed!

@frankcasarez7492 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for sharing. Just landed in Kentucky. Got the same code you got. Was banging my head trying open the slide a little just to try and get to that screw. Tomorrow hopefully I will conquer it. Thanks again. New sub and follower.

@halkench 2 жыл бұрын

LCI tech said measure where that screw is and drill a hole in fascia for "next time".

@KevinCoop1 3 жыл бұрын

Good video! Our 2014 Thor Windsport 27K with 16’ slide out had a problem in that the motor would pull the slide in and then the motor would run backward on the front and let the bottom of the slide go out about 1/4”. I talked to Lippert rep on the phone. He said bad motor. Ordered a new one and got it replaced. Same problem. It was actually jumping one tooth in the top track. My dealer took it in and put a repair kit with new plastic blocks in. The problem was that the track wheel had broken in the center and had made the hole in the center 1/4” larger than the shaft in the center. I now have a spare motor and a smooth sliding slide out.

@spacecadet4876 3 жыл бұрын

Probably one of the better videos of fixing a Schwintek slide system. Wires breaking at the solder joints seem to be fairly common. Loose mounting screws are an issue too. Would love to see a video of exactly where to lubricate the "GIB" etc. I have the Lippert recommended lubricant but aren't exactly sure where to spray it. We have a 2021 Jayco and it's our first one with a slide. Not sold on it's reliability now that we've been investigating it. Not sure I'd buy another with a slide to begin with, especially a Schwintek...

@bedillar 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I was having a similar problem, but after putting it in manual mode, it works fine. Is there something I need to do to "deactivate" manual mode now that it's working?

@andrewlawrence6450 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU. I just bought a 2016 Jayco Pinnacle and one of the slides is acting exactly the same way with the exact same fault code. I have been looking for a screw through the Wire and have found nothing going to the motors next.

@DownsizingMakesCents 4 жыл бұрын

Our slide motor was failing because it was installed incorrectly, but grand design stepped up and repaired it even though it was way out of warranty. Great info on fixing the motors yourself. A good way to diagnose is to switch the motors at the controller, and use the switch in the opposite position. That will tell you if it is the motor or the controller. Larry

@WeCanExploreIt 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea thanks for the tip Larry! Safe travels and hope to see you out there!

@DragonflyAcres2022 3 жыл бұрын

How you pride the slider to get to the motor so I can remove the screw ? one the motor is grounded I need to removed to fix the wire connections this Grand design imagine. Thank you.

@halkench 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Does that exterior motor retention screw actually go into a hole in the motor, of just up against the motor housing? I'm replacing a motor today. It's already removed. One side of slide wasn't working. I really wish I would have checked for codes first! Maybe I could have saved $200 with some soldering, smh...

@chrisruef9221 2 жыл бұрын

Had a major problem with ours on our last trip (April of 22) did some initial troubleshooting and was able to get it back in with the manual override. These slides are made by Lippert/Schwintek and have known problems especially on bigger slide rooms. I called our manufacturer (Northwoods Mfg) and they asked me for my VIN number. They said if I can get it to them they would fix it. We were in Washington state and were 6 hrs from their facility in Eastern Oregon and were able to detour. They had the parts and the guys to do the work. They had to replace all the components including the rails. I was told that Lippert went with inferior materials in certain lots as Northwoods was able to track them via the VIN number. Our manufacturer covered the material and labor on the replacement as well. These guys stand behind their builds and I don't believe that an Indiana builder would have done that for us as we were out of warranty. My recommendation would be to buy an extended warranty if you have a Lippert/Schwintech rail slide. Our next RV will have a rack and pinion system. Its not always the motor or wiring. Ours was popping as it went in and out and then finally just stopped. In addition I had been lubricating it religiously and it still failed.

@WeCanExploreIt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your message. We continue to have problems with these slides to this day. I've replaced all the motors and another one just went out:)

@michaeldoherty2289 3 жыл бұрын

Never use an impact driver to tighten a set screw like the one that holds the motor in. Carefully use a hand screwdriver.

@dennishall8709 2 жыл бұрын

Great job I’m in Knoxville Tennessee

@rehrerrobin6025 2 жыл бұрын

No mechanical skills here but thanks for helping me understand the system. Can't get in for repairs for a month and a half and then who knows how long til I get it back...

@petekane2501 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your info on slide repair. It is not a scary as I expected. Still a lot of investigation to find the problem. Who would expect a soldered wire to break loose. I currently have slide issues with my coach. But it is a the shop for repair as I just purchased it

@WeCanExploreIt 3 жыл бұрын

Isn’t that just a bummer? Hopefully they can get you all squared away quickly! Thanks for the comment!

@wallstreet81383 3 жыл бұрын

I just dealt with this on a brand new unit. Just got it back from repair after 2 months, and within a day, got the same issue. Wire Short. IT seems as though Holiday World just replaced the slide out track and never looked at the motor for issues. Last time, I tried the manual override and it made the problem worse (broke the slide mechanism). Hoping for better this time

@mannyhd3926 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question for you I’m having the same problem I went to manual mode but he only open one side I found the motor but the motor spinning in its place shouldn’t be doing that

@peterbu2817 Жыл бұрын

I had the same issue. Turns out I had to replace the wiring harness between the motor and controller. I now carry a spare!

@JeffArgo-e6g Ай бұрын

How can I move the slide out out to get to the motor? I tried the override and the one side doesn't move. What can I do to get it out enough to get to that screw

@patrickhowe7108 2 жыл бұрын

How did you open slide enough to remove retaining screw

@greggray8672 16 күн бұрын

I have attempted this same procedure but my motor is not dropping all the way, it appears as though the coupler is not going down all the way on the torque shaft and that is holding the motor up about 1/8 of an inch. Not sure this can operate that way.

@patrickhowe7108 2 жыл бұрын

How do I get slide open enough to take retainer screw out

@Doc_GME 2 жыл бұрын

Did not need to guess which motor was the issue. The error code had the green light flash once them the red glasses. One green flash is motor one which is the one towards the front of the RV. Who green flashes is motor two towards the rear.

@crazy55rider7 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the video, could have used it a year ago. I have a Jayco Eagle fifth wheel. We took it home from the dealer opened the slide and loaded the rig and then went to close the bedroom slide and NO GO!. I watched lippert videos and seen how to fix it, but with a brand new never used coach / trailer I got a service tech Walla

@mhend235 4 жыл бұрын

Hello “We Can Explore It”! Great troubleshooting! Good job explaining. No slides in my little Casita. I really wanted to go to D.C. this year, but it probably won’t happen. Do you know about Greenbelt National Park?

@WeCanExploreIt 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mary, no I don’t know about greenbelt. Is that out east as well? We were planning on going east this summer too but we decided against it because we wanted to cross into Canada.

@mhend235 4 жыл бұрын

It is a National Park with about 200 campsites just north of Washington DC. It has easy access to the Metro to get downtown. I just looked at Recreation.gov, it is expected to be shut down until later this year. I have not been there, but I have heard several good reviews. There is one other campground in DC, that I can find called Cherry Hill. Looking forward to your Canadian adventure!

@crazy55rider7 4 жыл бұрын

So we’ve been out a lot. We went to Bryce Canyon Utah for five days. I’d say the only good thing with this thing that is going on is. The crowds are low and very few non American travelers. To bad Disney land isn’t open. And just this week we dry camped on are land in AZ and then went to KOA in Williams AZ for two days to recoup. Now we are back at home base to reassess. Maybe will go up the coast. Have a good one.

@WeCanExploreIt 4 жыл бұрын

So the camping in the national parks wasn’t too crowded? I was wondering cause it seems like many Americans are out and about this year.

@crazy55rider7 4 жыл бұрын

Wasn't like Disneyland. LoL

@lukman8400 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! How do you exit the manual mode? (You pressed it 7 times and it started to flash - how do you undo that once you fixed it?)

@cjever19 2 жыл бұрын

According to another video, manual only lasts 45 seconds.

@laurenreagan7559 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! We just bought a 2017 Thor Hurricane 31S we were trying to put the super slide out for the first time in our driveway, we were pretty level. When we hit the extend button the slide starting pivoting as if it was hung up in the center. I spent a couple of hours on the phone with tech support trying different things but they haven't heard of this, and the previous owners hadn't either. HELP :P

@WeCanExploreIt 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have anything under the slide at all that it might be getting hung up on?

@Mnfish22 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t have any slides with those motors but it’s good to know in case I come across someone with that issue at a RV Park. Really hard to believe that two of those little motors run a big slide like that?

@WeCanExploreIt 4 жыл бұрын

I know that was my thought too. Such little motors for the amount of work they need to do. Hope you’re doing well Ken!

@norvinp 3 жыл бұрын

Where do I send the check? This video saved me about $400. Finding the control box was the hardest part. Put the system in manual mode then run slide in and out, this put the system back it auto and all is right with the world!!!!!!!!!!!

@WeCanExploreIt 3 жыл бұрын

norvin norvinp excellent! Thanks for the comment!

@robertphillips5961 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought a trailer with a slide out and if it is blinking red at all does that mean a problem

@WeCanExploreIt 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Robert, check the sticker on the control unit, it should tell you what the blinking means. Ours is normally green, but there could be something it wants to tell you, hopefully it’s nothing big. Safe travels!

@DennisWintjes2 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Like #259!

@Randysax1955 2 жыл бұрын

I've had luck just shoving on the one side that's out a bit more, while someone holds the button down.

@TRIPPLEYT 5 ай бұрын

My slide out doesnt make any noise when i press the button. Does that mean the motor gave out? Havent been able to find the answer to this.

@WeCanExploreIt 5 ай бұрын

Did you try to put the slide controller into manual mode? The controller might show you a code like it did in my vid. Otherwise, I would think that if one of the wires at the connection broke that is power, it might not make any noise at all. Let me know how it goes!

@robertalynch5433 4 жыл бұрын

If my slide doesn't work.....I can only cry!

@WeCanExploreIt 4 жыл бұрын

I’ll listen for any cries and If I’m around I’ll be glad to help! Hope you’re doing well!

@phillipbanzhof1634 3 жыл бұрын

Any idea what to do if your slide will not move in manual mode. The motor is not working but I can’t get to the set screw.

@WeCanExploreIt 3 жыл бұрын

When I looked at the manual it said that you can actually push on the slide. I tried this and it didn’t seem to work for me, like it was going to need a lot of force. Don’t know if it would work for you but thought I would mention what I saw in the manual. Good luck!

@halkench 2 жыл бұрын

@@WeCanExploreIt You have to disconnect motor power supply before you can push slide manually.

@phillipbanzhof1634 2 жыл бұрын

I had a repair man come out and he took a cold chisel and sheared the screw holding in the motor so it could be pulled up and out of the track then we pushed the slide out far enough to be able to get to everything from the outside

@2ndshiftaudio300 Жыл бұрын

I have this slideout system on my rv as well. It's the biggest POS on the market. This system is Lipperts money maker. Parts are stupid expensive. I'm in the process of building a replacement system of my own to remove this system completely and forever.

@cpfpv6410 3 жыл бұрын

fortunate that you could operate the slide switch and reach both sides at the same time next to the man door. A bedroom slide on a fifth wheel would have been a little harder.

@workapple69 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video just got our first RV with the Schwintek system. Wondering if there is a true manual mode you can go into if it won't go in or out, as in push it in and out by hand?

@GT32757 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, there are videos by manufacturer on manual operation

@halkench 2 жыл бұрын

@@GT32757 You have to unhook the wire harness on each motor in order to push slide in or out. The motor acts as a brake otherwise. I unhooked them at the controller, and had a beast of a time pushing the slide out 8" to get to the motor retention screw.

@TheNorthwestTravelers 4 жыл бұрын

OK, we need to talk. You can come fix my hydraulic slide. Has been in the shop twice now and it still isn't right. Going into shop again. Ugh!! Currently in Sidney NE. Heading to NM/AZ/UT. Going to do Meteor Crater, Monument Valley, Arches and Canyonlands. Then head back north to Washington.

@WeCanExploreIt 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve never messed with one of those but if I was close I’d take a look with ya. Hope you get it all figured out cause that trip sounds amazing. Have fun!

@crazy55rider7 4 жыл бұрын

The Northwest Travelers 👍

@halkench 2 жыл бұрын

Turns out my schwintek motor is fine, but the shaft it connects to isn't spinning. I guess the gearbox came apart, or coupler that connects motor to shaft broke...

@halkench 2 жыл бұрын

Solved. The driveshaft dropped out of the motor and wasn't spinning. I wedged it back in place with a wooden shim. Now it works!

@chuckmixon2175 3 жыл бұрын

Yup got problems now same motor

@brianconnor9375 3 жыл бұрын

My is not moving at all all it's doing is making a second

@Patriotsoul 3 жыл бұрын

Has anyone thought about a class action lawsuit against schwintech?

@camelcompany9252 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Sunseeker with 3 slides two of which are Schwintek. I have had many problems with one of the slides. I bought this motor home used and slides worked fine the first year. I shudder each time I run the slide in or out. Had I known that these can not be used manually I would have never bought it. I think if anyone should be sued it would be Forest River for using these crap mechanisms in their motor homes. None of the better motor homes use Schwintek. Hmmm I wonder why???

@74pomares50 3 жыл бұрын

Prosciutto works best

@2ndshiftaudio300 Жыл бұрын

And on wire that won't stay out of the way. You can use tape. But, it will eventually come loose and get pulled. I used CA glue in spots. Don't use beads!!!! And it stays exactly where I put it. The main issue with this system is. It's junk in the 1st place. Then they are installed by monkeys. Who could care less about quality. They just throw it together. The wires hang on everything. That's where the issues start. I can see on the outside seal of your trailer. Where the seal is already rubbing hard. That's asking for a leak. Been there done that already. RV place wanted 5k to repair the floor due to a water leak caused by this shitty slideout design and install. Seal was ruined just like yours. I did all the all the work myself. Me and my wife. And a close friend helped me remove and reinstall the sildeout.