I need HELP!!!: 2016 179 Slide Out Problem

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2016 179 Slide Out Problem

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Topic: 2016 179 Slide Out Problem

Posted By: Dirty Harry Podder
Subject: 2016 179 Slide Out Problem
Date 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!

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Dirty Harry Podder
2016 R-Pod 179
Ford F250

Replies:

Posted By: ronahue
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2018 at 7:18pm

http://www.amlrv.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Schwintek-Manual-override.pdf - 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

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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

Posted By: ronahue
Date 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.

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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

Posted By: Dirty Harry Podder
Date 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.

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Dirty Harry Podder
2016 R-Pod 179
Ford F250

Posted By: crankster78
Date 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

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Crankster 78 R-179 2015