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Topic: Manual operation slide out 189

Posted By: 3sunsets
Subject: Manual operation slide out 189
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2018 at 4:37pm

Getting to know our new 189 but so far have found no info on manually sliding our slide in (or out) just in case we have no power. If I know, I’ll probably never need to use it, but if I don’t, it’s bound to happen...thanks for any help

The links I’ve found that mention this issue are inactive and from 14 years ago

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Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2018 at 4:43pm

Our dealer claimed it was possible to push the slide-out in if the power was turned off. I kind of doubt that, but I'm willing to be convinced.

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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2018 at 10:35pm

The slide-outs can be manually retracted if needed. There are YouTube videos showing how. In essence, one has to go into the upper slide mechanism, loosen the motor and move it up to disengage it, repeat for the other side. When both are disconnected, push the slide-out in and then use wood to brace it. Then drive it to your dealer's repair shop or other authorized repair center to get it fixed as you likely won't be able to get the motors back in place yourself.

We have had our RP179 since December, 2015. We have covered probably over 25,000 miles with it and the slide-out has not had a single problem. It is nice to know what needs to be done if it does fail, but if it is working, don't worry abut it.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: crankster78
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2018 at 9:03am

Greetings

The company that makes the slideout mechanism has a series of videos on both manually operating and synching the slide out. It will tell you everything about it that the dealer didn't

Crankster78

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Crankster 78 R-179 2015

Posted By: 3sunsets
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2018 at 10:48am

Thanks for the reply...I’ll check for those videos

Posted By: 3sunsets
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2018 at 10:50am

Thank you... I’ll look for those videos....happy to hear it hasn’t been an issue with yours...

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2018 at 2:04pm

No power is not a common problem. If the batteries are dead, connecting the R-Pod to the tow vehicle will supply power. If tow vehicle is not available, connecting to shore power will allow the converter to supply power. If all that fails which is unlikely, then you still might be able to use a generator's 12V power connection to supply 12V power. In any case, lack of power is not something you should lose sleep over.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: 3sunsets
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2018 at 4:12pm

thank thanks thanks...