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    Posted: 12 Mar 2015 at 7:46pm
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Thanks Cliff, I'll have to look at the bottom of the slide and check out the trim removal mode to see if it works. Also, we enjoy living here close to the city as well as the mountains for the weekends. We just need some rain to fill the lakes!

Well, my current research indicates the answer is false. 

If it is true that the kitchen slide POD models are in fact equipped with the "over the floor" type slide (179s have the schwintech slide), the correct manual suggests the overide function requires a 5/8" wrench and I'm pretty sure the stabilizers are 3/4". 

We commonly have owners grab their stabilizer wrench and use that to to pull in or push out their slide if it is malfunctioning.

Travis! You're right! The dang manual says 5/8th of an inch, but it is in fact 3/4" or 19mm depending on how you roll. Goes to show, you can't believe everything you read.  ... a thousand pardons Sir. Big smile
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It's plausible that a 3/4" speed handle could be used to turn a 5/8" size head that has little resistance. Interesting to note is the strong warnings to disconnect power first b/c of the potential to back-feed and cause "serious damage"

Two weeks till I de-winterize.

Thanks Travis...more later on this one for sure.
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Originally posted by ShellDave

Thanks Cliff, I'll have to look at the bottom of the slide and check out the trim removal mode to see if it works. Also, we enjoy living here close to the city as well as the mountains for the weekends. We just need some rain to fill the lakes!

Well, my current research indicates the answer is false. 

If it is true that the kitchen slide POD models are in fact equipped with the "over the floor" type slide (179s have the schwintech slide), the correct manual suggests the overide function requires a 5/8" wrench and I'm pretty sure the stabilizers are 3/4". 

We commonly have owners grab their stabilizer wrench and use that to to pull in or push out their slide if it is malfunctioning.
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We have a 2014 178, slide makes the traditional clicks, just release the button early now.  No problems yet!   
I can't remember the wrench size, however, when I removed the inside panel and checked my slide mechanism out the first time to practice opening and closing it manually,  I had to cut some of the framing member away on the right side (part that holds the panel with screws) so that I could get the wrench on straight and square.  So, you may want to check that out ahead of time so that you don't have to butcher it "on the road".  Works great now - just in case
 
 
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Originally posted by ShellDave

Thanks Cliff, I'll have to look at the bottom of the slide and check out the trim removal mode to see if it works. Also, we enjoy living here close to the city as well as the mountains for the weekends. We just need some rain to fill the lakes!

Well, my current research indicates the answer is false. 

If it is true that the kitchen slide POD models are in fact equipped with the "over the floor" type slide (179s have the schwintech slide), the correct manual suggests the overide function requires a 5/8" wrench and I'm pretty sure the stabilizers are 3/4". 
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Still trying to identify what slide I have...sources indicate that it is an "Above Floor Slide-out System" type slide. Can anyone confirm this? 
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Understood, we are doing better this year, but still have a lake, Medina Lake, that has just disappeared.
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Thanks Cliff, I'll have to look at the bottom of the slide and check out the trim removal mode to see if it works. Also, we enjoy living here close to the city as well as the mountains for the weekends. We just need some rain to fill the lakes!
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Originally posted by ShellDave

I have a question concerning the operation of the slide. Is it possible to extend/retract using the wrench for the corner stabilizers? were is the location on the slide to move with wrench?

Good question and yes, I believe the answer is yes, however, I must say that I have not personally confirmed this. 

Can somebody out there confirm this?

P.S. I was stationed at Travis AFB years and spent a lot of time in Fairfield, charming town as I recall. Smile
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Originally posted by ShellDave

I have a question concerning the operation of the slide. Is it possible to extend/retract using the wrench for the corner stabilizers? were is the location on the slide to move with wrench?

On all Pods besides the 179 you remove the bottom panel of your slideout, 4 screws to pull it off and you'll find the motor with the wrench connection there.
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