Potential slide out problem

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   I have a new 180 and after about two months on the first try to extend or retract the slide out nothing happens no noise no movement.  Of course the natural reaction is to release the switch and try again and it functions normally.  Is this a develping problem a possible switch or relay issue or just something to live with.  Also on a 180 if stranded with the slide out extended where is the motor access to troubleshoot.  Thank you the forum has really helped me learn about my new unit. Steve

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Lear111 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 20 Oct 2016 Location: Montgomery, tx Online Status: Offline Posts: 66	Topic: Potential slide out problem Posted: 18 Jan 2017 at 9:00am
	I have a new 180 and after about two months on the first try to extend or retract the slide out nothing happens no noise no movement. Of course the natural reaction is to release the switch and try again and it functions normally. Is this a develping problem a possible switch or relay issue or just something to live with. Also on a 180 if stranded with the slide out extended where is the motor access to troubleshoot. Thank you the forum has really helped me learn about my new unit. Steve
	Steve Lexus GX460 R-pod 180 2017 1 black lab

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6429	Posted: 18 Jan 2017 at 9:25am
	I wondered also what would happen if the slide-out motors failed to move the unit. I looked at some YouTube videos which showed how to disengage the motors and manually retract the slide and then brace it so that it would not slide back out when the trailer was moving. You would not be stranded if there were a failure. That being said, I would get it to the dealer for a check since it is under warranty. Your dealer's service department would be the best ones to diagnose why this happened, especially if it happens again.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518	Posted: 18 Jan 2017 at 11:25am
	Well said +1
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

ronahue Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 02 Jun 2015 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 317	Posted: 18 Jan 2017 at 11:43am
	R-pod Maintenance Here are some great videos that Lippert did with maintenance and operational information for the Schwintek slide system. Lubrication of the mechanism: http://youtu.be/8KbVRFMo1Rg Manual override: http://youtu.be/bGL4aILZYcY Retiming: http://youtu.be/hSafAnjxIV4
	Ron & Sharon 2015 R-Pod 179 2022 Nissan Frontier No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated

ronahue Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 02 Jun 2015 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 317	Posted: 18 Jan 2017 at 11:46am
	I probably copied these from a previous post but I don't remember who posted them so I apologize for not giving credit to the original poster.
	Ron & Sharon 2015 R-Pod 179 2022 Nissan Frontier No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated

TEDDY Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 22 Oct 2017 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 94	Posted: 31 Oct 2017 at 2:42pm
	Does anyone know where the Schwintec slide drive controller is in a 178? I'm picking up my new 178 Friday, and I want to make sure I know where it is when I talk with the dealer's prep tech.
	Teddy

flat6s Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 21 Mar 2016 Location: Burlington, Ind Online Status: Offline Posts: 84	Posted: 31 Oct 2017 at 2:54pm
	My 180 does the exact same thing. Has done it since new two years ago. My heart always skips a beat when it happens, but what a sigh of relief when it works on the second try.

jimandclare Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13 Apr 2016 Location: Erie, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 96	Posted: 31 Oct 2017 at 3:34pm
	On our 2016-178 the controller is mounted on the outside wall beneath the kitchen cabinet slideout. It and the water pump are both accessible by removing 2 access panels down at floor level.
	Jim & Clare 2016 R-pod 178 2014 Ford Edge

SteveA Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 19 Jul 2017 Location: Sandpoint Id Online Status: Offline Posts: 56	Posted: 31 Oct 2017 at 4:11pm
	Our 17 1/2 179 does the same thing. I don't think it's an issue.

TEDDY Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 22 Oct 2017 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 94	Posted: 31 Oct 2017 at 6:03pm
	Thanks - I thought I as going to find the water pump under the queen bed - so my experience with the dealer when I pick it up on Friday ought to be an interesting experience!
	Teddy