2016 179 Slide Out Problem

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    Hello, we have a 2016 179 R-Pod.  On the second day of our vacation, the slider failed to open.  No sounds of connectivity.  After checking the fuses, calling Forest River, dealer and checking the R-Pod Forums, we found out that we needed to reset the two slide out motors.  Unfortunately, the motor is in the seat of the slide out which is covered by the slide out when it's in.

Does anyone know how to access the motors to reset with the slide out closed?  The Schwintek motor does not accommodate a crank.  

In this case do we need to take our R-Pod in for repair?

Suggestions are appreciated!

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Dirty Harry Podder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 10 Jun 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Topic: 2016 179 Slide Out Problem Posted: 10 Jun 2018 at 6:34pm
	Hello, we have a 2016 179 R-Pod. On the second day of our vacation, the slider failed to open. No sounds of connectivity. After checking the fuses, calling Forest River, dealer and checking the R-Pod Forums, we found out that we needed to reset the two slide out motors. Unfortunately, the motor is in the seat of the slide out which is covered by the slide out when it's in. Does anyone know how to access the motors to reset with the slide out closed? The Schwintek motor does not accommodate a crank. In this case do we need to take our R-Pod in for repair? Suggestions are appreciated!
	Dirty Harry Podder 2016 R-Pod 179 Ford F250

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: 10 Jun 2018 at 7:18pm
	http://www.amlrv.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Schwintek-Manual-override.pdf Try this link for trouble shooting if you haven’t already. Good Luck
	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: 10 Jun 2018 at 7:21pm
	The motors are at the top of the sides of the slide if you can go to YouTube and watch the video on moving a stuck Schwintec slide.
	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

Dirty Harry Podder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 10 Jun 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 10 Jun 2018 at 10:16pm
	Thank you for the Flow Chart. Looking at the chart, it seems like we will have to take it in for repair. There is no power to the motor and the control box to reset is inaccessible. All fuses are good, I'm hoping that all we need to do is reset the motors. Thank you for your help.
	Dirty Harry Podder 2016 R-Pod 179 Ford F250

crankster78 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 08 May 2018 Location: Minn Online Status: Offline Posts: 163	Posted: 11 Jun 2018 at 8:27am
	Greetings: A electronic controller is located under the refrigerator. Check for loose wires. Also check out the video as mentioned elsewhere. This is something the dealer never tells you about. Crankster78 R-179
	Crankster 78 R-179 2015