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Slideout problems

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Topic: Slideout problems

Posted By: fishkiller
Subject: Slideout problems
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2026 at 7:00pm

My 2014 177 rPod's slideout is stuck on the IN position. How do I fix it ? How do I even get to it to fix it ?

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Posted By: wthoms2000
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2026 at 1:18am

Are you sure you have power to the slide out? Check the fuses?

Is there motor noise when pushing the OUT button?

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Posted By: gpokluda
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2026 at 6:56am

Originally posted by wthoms2000

Are you sure you have power to the slide out? Check the fuses?

Is there motor noise when pushing the OUT button?

+1 start there. Does your battery have a charge? Are any sounds made when you press the switch? On a 179, there is a small control board under the fridge behind a slide panel. I believe it has a couple of led lights. That should tell you if power is making it to the controller.

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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 01 May 2026 at 5:18am

Agree with the above. I had this happen on a couple occasions, once the battery was too low for the slide to operate, the other time there was some corrosion and a somewhat loose connection at the battery. After cleaning the battery post and properly tightening the connection, problem was solved.

Have you tried plugging in to shore power to see if the slide will operate then?

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