Rpod 191 Slide out Failure
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Topic: Rpod 191 Slide out Failure
Posted By: 106G
Subject: Rpod 191 Slide out Failure
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2022 at 8:30am
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I have a 2019 Rpod 191 purchased last year & used all season with no issues. I live in the Chicago area and store it at an outdoor storage facility. The battery was bad & I removed it for storage. Recently, I installed a new, fully charged Renology AGM battery. After installing, I attempted to operate & extend the slide out, but it was dead. I checked the fuses & found a blown 30Amp fuse in the #6 location. It also had a lit Red LED. When I attempted installing a new fuse it arc'd & I did NOT attempt to secure it in place. I assume I have a short somewhere to ground? And suggestions on diagnosing this failure? Or, does anyone have suggestions on common causes of this type of failure?  Thanks, Jack in NW suburbs of Chicago
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2022 at 9:58am
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The red light means there is a working circuit but the fuse is blown. If there is a current draw, there might be a spark when the fuse legs make contact. That does not necessarily mean there is a short. What would indicate a short is if the fuse you were trying to insert blew when it had that spark. If it does not blow, then try the slide-out. If it blows then, you definitely have an issue to be checked out, but it still is not necessarily a short. It could be an overload. As it is, the glowing LED is on the F6 position. Did you park the 30A fuse in the F5 position? ------------- 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: jato
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2022 at 10:03am
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The LED will remain on until the fuse is correctly installed. So are you saying that when you attempted to install a new fuse it shorted out or did it simply arc? I have replaced fuses in the past and it will arc if there is any draw on that circuit but once it is installed the light will turn off. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: 106G
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2022 at 12:25pm
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Thanks for your reply. I will disconnect battery, install new fuse & attach battery & see if it blows immediately or when I attempt to operate the slide out switch. The arcing was a concern since this is for the slide out, and since I wasnt operating it at the time of fuse install, there shouldn't have been any current draw. So, I was concerned about the arcing. Jack
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Posted By: 106G
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2022 at 12:28pm
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thanks for your reply. I didnt get the fuse seated. When I saw the arcing, I assumed I have a bigger issue. I cant think of any reason there would be a current draw on this circuit if the slide out switch isn't being operated. I will try again next week when I get to the storage facility. Jack
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2022 at 1:04pm
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There is always some current flowing to that circuit through the LED, which is why the LED can light. It just is a very low current, insufficient to do more than light the LED to let you know the fuse is blown. When you put the fuse in, there will be a little spark, not a big arc (that makes it sound like a welder) and the LED will go out since there is a lower resistance path for the current to travel. Just to be sure, I went out and pulled the fuse for my slide-out, and the LED lit. When I put the fuse back in, there was a little spark until I got the blades in place to push in and seat it properly. ------------- 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: 106G
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2022 at 1:23pm
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Thanks StephenH, very helpful. Nice of you to go out & test on your own Rpod, I appreciate it. jack
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Posted By: Mooree
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2022 at 12:06pm
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To https://remove%20the%20slide%20outwww.rvweb.net/how-to-remove-rv-slide-out/ - remove the slide out from the RV, the best way is to delete everything in that area so that deleting the entire slide is easier and more convenient. Put away your day bed, curtain, or anything else that weighs you down. This way, it's easier when you're outside and ready to take the slide off. |
Posted By: 106G
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2022 at 1:42pm
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All fixed..I am very embarrassed, as I had battery leads reversed. Ive never done this in my life!!! Im actually a pretty good mechanic, do all my own car repairs, and have restored several old BMW motorcycles, etc. etc. Ive been wrenching for 55 years!!! Am my defense, it was winter, I was cold & in a hurry...oh well. Thanks to the r-pod group for being so helpful. I hope to return the favor.. Jack   |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2022 at 5:34pm
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Mistakes happen. Now you know. Install a battery cut-off switch and then you won't have to worry about reversed leads. That is, until you need to change a battery. ------------- 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: offgrid
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2022 at 5:34am
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Perhaps the wire color codes on the trailer confused you if youre used to the red + black - automotive convention. Trailers are supposed to follow the NEC color convention (white neutral colored wire hot). This happens to a lot of people (once). ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: 106G
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2022 at 8:16am
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Maybe so, I think the issue was that it was winter & very cold the day I installed the new battery at the storage facility, about 0 degrees and i was in a hurry! Thanks, Jack
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