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R-pod Owners Forum : Rpod 191 Slide out Failure http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Rpod 191 Slide out Failure Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:38 +0000 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:16:37 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15159 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Rpod 191 Slide out Failure : Maybe so, I think the issue was... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147619#147619 Author: 106G
Subject: 15159
Posted: 06 Apr 2022 at 8:16am

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

]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:16:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147619#147619 Rpod 191 Slide out Failure : Perhaps the wire color codes on... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147613#147613 Author: offgrid
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Posted: 06 Apr 2022 at 5:34am

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). ]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:34:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147613#147613 Rpod 191 Slide out Failure : Mistakes happen. Now you know.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147599#147599 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 04 Apr 2022 at 5:34pm

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.]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:34:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147599#147599 Rpod 191 Slide out Failure : All fixed..I am very embarrassed,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147597#147597 Author: 106G
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Posted: 04 Apr 2022 at 1:42pm

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

]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:42:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147597#147597 Rpod 191 Slide out Failure : To remove the slide out from... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147476#147476 Author: Mooree
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Posted: 26 Mar 2022 at 12:06pm

To 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.

]]> Sat, 26 Mar 2022 12:06:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147476#147476 Rpod 191 Slide out Failure : Thanks StephenH, very helpful.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147161#147161 Author: 106G
Subject: 15159
Posted: 28 Feb 2022 at 1:23pm

Thanks StephenH, very helpful. Nice of you to go out & test on your own Rpod, I appreciate it.

jack

]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:23:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147161#147161 Rpod 191 Slide out Failure : There is always some current flowing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147159#147159 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 28 Feb 2022 at 1:04pm

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.]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:04:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147159#147159 Rpod 191 Slide out Failure : thanks for your reply. I didnt... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147158#147158 Author: 106G
Subject: 15159
Posted: 28 Feb 2022 at 12:28pm

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

]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:28:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147158#147158 Rpod 191 Slide out Failure : Thanks for your reply. I will... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147157#147157 Author: 106G
Subject: 15159
Posted: 28 Feb 2022 at 12:25pm

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

]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:25:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147157#147157 Rpod 191 Slide out Failure : The LED will remain on until the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147156#147156 Author: jato
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Posted: 28 Feb 2022 at 10:03am

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.
]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:03:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147156#147156 Rpod 191 Slide out Failure : The red light means there is a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147155#147155 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 28 Feb 2022 at 9:58am

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?

]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:58:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147155#147155 Rpod 191 Slide out Failure : I have a 2019 Rpod 191 purchased... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15159&PID=147153#147153 Author: 106G
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Posted: 28 Feb 2022 at 8:30am

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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