slide out question
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Topic: slide out question
Posted By: zzimmer3
Subject: slide out question
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2023 at 7:20am
| I am new to r pods and having a slide. I notice when I bring the slide in or out it tips slightly, then straightens itself up when it lands all the way in or out. is this normal? or is there something that has worn that I should repair before it gets worse? thank you. |
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2023 at 8:27am
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What system is your slide-out using? If it is the Schwintek, it will have tracks on the sides at the top and bottom of the slide-out box. Those should keep the slide-out moving pretty much evenly. If it is the one that is underneath, I don't know as I do not have experience with that system. I think as long as it isn't binding, but moving smoothly, the little bit of tilt should not be an issue as long as when it lands in or out it is straight. ------------- 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: zzimmer3
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2023 at 1:56pm
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i didn't even know there were different types of slides. lol. I'll have to look at it. my trailer is a 2015 176T model. it functions fine, i do believe. I just don't have any experience with them at all. this is my 4th camper, but first slide, so i'm a bit nervous, or cautious. Thank you. |
Posted By: hank*pod
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2023 at 11:12am
| I'm almost certain that a 2015 R-Pod would have a Schwintek slide. Does it have the aluminum strips at the top and bottom of the slide ends (that the gears on the drive motors engage with)? That's a Schwintek slide as StephenH indicates. |
Posted By: zzimmer3
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2023 at 11:35am
| i will look tonight. i've been so busy i haven't even got to clean or tinker around to much with it. thank you for the info. |
Posted By: pedwards2932
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2023 at 2:36pm
| Mine was doing that and it because of a restriction behind the kitchen cabinets. If there is anything restricting it will slow down one side.....I would look behind the pull out as it is going in. |
Posted By: zzimmer3
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2023 at 10:01am
| its a track on the bottom of the slide, there are no gears or tracks on the side of the slide out. |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2023 at 5:22pm
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I do not know the manufacture of the unit you have but it is the same as what I have on a 2011 177. Mine does not act as how you describe yours however check the following: look carefully at the under side of your slide and note if it is all in pristine (shiny black) condition or does it appear as though something is skidding, causing a worn pattern on the black surface. If so, get a can of penetrant and spray the 3 roller ends (they are about 2-2.5" long) located just inside the camper wall, get underneath the slide and carefully pull the rubber gasket down and you will see them (using a flashlight will make the job easier). After spraying all 3 rollers move your slide in and out a couple times and see if this doesn't correct your issue. ------------- 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: zzimmer3
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2023 at 9:29am
| This weekend i'm hoping to get a good look at it. i haven't gotten to do anything with it yet. its killing me just seeing it sit there, lol. |
Posted By: zzimmer3
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2023 at 7:53pm
| So I took a quick look at the underside of the slide. One side is black and shiny, the other side is actually cut into the wood some. It's beyond just lubing up. It's not gashed really bad, but does not look good. I'd like to get a better look soon. As soon as I climbed inside work called so I had to abandon the investigation. |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2023 at 3:49am
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Aha, the roller causing the wear is frozen. Lube all 3 as described above. You can also access the rollers from inside by taking off the 2 lower panels under the sink. Personally I find it easier to do this from the outside, not much room to move around from the inside, unless you are a really small person. The system you have is the Lippert Electrical Slideout; it utilizes a rack and pinion gearing system. ------------- 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: zzimmer3
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2023 at 11:16am
| excellent info!! thank you, i will post any progress i make this weekend. |
Posted By: zzimmer3
Date Posted: 25 Aug 2023 at 1:29pm
| also, if i may trouble you for more advice, What would you put over the damaged section on the underside of the slide out? the black slippery surface is rubbed 'raw' and showing bare wood, the wood isn't gouged horrible, but it is visible. Thank you. |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 25 Aug 2023 at 2:30pm
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What I suggested to a couple different podders with similar issues (and they both worked) was: heavy duty or 'thick' duct tape, this will work just fine if the black is off, and wood is showing but not gouged. In the other case, eterna bond tape was used because the wood was actually gouged and the eterna bond tape was thick enough to bond over the gap so that when the roller pressed against it, it did not collapse the tape. In either case, make certain the rollers have been sprayed with a penetrant and are visibly rolling when moving the slide in or out. ------------- 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: zzimmer3
Date Posted: 25 Aug 2023 at 8:10pm
| Sounds good, thank you. I'm actually looking to buy some eternabond tape to do the roof seems. I do not have a leak now, but I hope to prevent any future leaks. I've read the spoiler is a trouble spot. So I thought I'd get some tape on it now. |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2023 at 1:34pm
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Thinking about your issue, if the gouge is really deep, you may be prudent to glue in a piece of 1/8" luan (if the gouge is that deep) where the worn area is before covering it with the eternabond tape so that it will better bridge the gap. ------------- 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: zzimmer3
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2023 at 4:45pm
| its not gouged to deep, I think, going with your suggestion of using eternabond, it'll be pretty close to flush. I still haven't worked on it yet, I want to get a look at the roller to get it freed up. |
Posted By: zzimmer3
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2023 at 3:43pm
| I played with it a bit today. The roller was sitting low, letting the bottom of the slide drag on the roller frame. I figured out to adjust the roller height, super easy. I used some triflow spray lube on the rollers. |
Posted By: zzimmer3
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2023 at 3:45pm
| After adjusting the roller height, I am happy how it operates. yesterday I moved it out, washed the exposed top well, and used gasket treatment all around. it seems to function better. I purchased an awning from PahaQue Wilderness that is supposed to cover it when its out. I should receive it this week. I'll report how it performs. |
Posted By: jmlefler
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2023 at 7:47pm
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1. Who is the manufacturer of the slide out on the 2014 178 and,
2. How did you adjust the rollers? I've the same gouge issue TIA! |
Posted By: jmlefler
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2023 at 7:02am
| How did you adjust the rollers? Have the same issue with a pretty deep gouge. TIA |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2023 at 8:48am
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Yes, the manufacturer of the slide system is Lippert. There is no adjustment on the rollers, the reason for the gouging is because the rollers have froze on the shaft due to lack of lubrication. Get a penetrant (avoid products like WD-40), Schaeffers makes an excellent penetrant, Tri-Flo is another, and with the nozzle squirt both sides of the roller where it makes contact with the roller shaft and do all 3 rollers. Get a friend to move the slide in and out while you visually look at each roller to make sure it has freed up and is now rolling as the slide moves. ------------- 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: zzimmer3
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2023 at 6:57pm
| Mine adjusted with a socket and rachet. I just turned it clockwise and raised it up. The roller was adjustable on mine. It wasn't frozen up, I did lube it with triflow spray, though. I will get pictures tomorrow. With the slide out deployed, I could access the adjuster from the outside, I just pulled the rubber seal down and exposed the bolt. |
Posted By: jmlefler
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2023 at 11:38am
| I see a bolt but can't see the roller from the outside (difficult even from the inside). Yes, a picture might be helpful. Thanks! |
Posted By: zzimmer3
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2023 at 6:45am
 
i believe its a 7/16" socket to adjust it. i turned it clockwise and watched the roller go up. i just matched the height of the other roller.
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Posted By: jmlefler
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2023 at 7:27am
| Thanks... I found that too... I may have to lower the opposite roller assembly... awesome! |
Posted By: zzimmer3
Date Posted: 28 Sep 2023 at 8:04am
| you are welcome. you can see how mine rubbed pretty hard on the roller bracket. it looks like crap. it goes in and out much better now, i did lube it as well. |