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motorhome slideout problems el burro
I have a problem with a slideout. When trying to retract or extend, one side will move but the other won't. Any recommendations on who I can have look
at it here in El Burro (18 miles south of Mulege.) Thanks Ron
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Ron...First go talk to Eddy (of Fast Eddy and the Slow Learners band), who is staying on Burros Beach. He is very knowledgeable about motorhome woes
and has an RV business in Canada) He and his wife are in the second to last papapa near Bertha's. He can most likely give you some good
advice. Finding a RV mechanic near us is another question...but the work 'might' be done by any good mechanical repairman who is shown the
problem.
Second...email Chuck Schuck at Wahoo RV in San Jose del Cabo for more information on repairs needed. I have had very good experiences with him
supplying me with RV parts this winter.
1wahoorv@prodigy.net.mx
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Good advice ...my fiver's hydraulic jacks were balking, so I got underneath and used my biggest hammer...working fine now.
If applicable, check your levels, too..might be low on hydraulic fluid.
Remember...clean, clean, and clean some more...
[Edited on 3-11-2012 by Pompano]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by absinvestor
I have a problem with a slideout. When trying to retract or extend, one side will move but the other won't. Any recommendations on who I can have look
at it here in El Burro (18 miles south of Mulege.) Thanks Ron |
If its been setting in the extended position for a while the gasket around the slide can stick. it is good practice to clean the outer wall and wax it
and crawl under and clean and lubricate the hydralic ram and the tracks.
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Thanks to all. Pompano I should have thought of Fast Eddie. I've had him work on a frig and I just spaced the fact that he owns a Rv place in Canada.
Thanks for reminding me!! To the others thanks- I'll do the cleaning and dry lub in the morning and also the info on the gasket around the slide is a
definite possibility. Thanks again. Ron
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One thing to check.. see if "both" hydraulic switches are turn on for the pumps that operate the slide-outs.. If one gets switched off while setting
up the jacks..
(it's happened)
Democracy is like two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
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Well unfortunately I'm back!! Fast Eddie from the beach is heading back to Canada and did not have a chance to look at the slideout before departing.
I cleaned it, relubed etc and it still doesn't work. One end will retract and extend but the other doesn't. Now I think the problem is more serious
than cleaning. I tried to use the two manual rods to manually move each side. The good side will manually retract and extend but on the bad side the
rod turns but the slideout doesn't move. Seems like it might be the motor or the main rod?? (There two motors ie one for each end.) It is a real
hassle for me to lock up the palapa and drive the motorhome to the States for repair so I'm hoping to find someone that can fix at El Burro. I am
afraid to have an unknown mechanic start tearing apart the system so I'm hoping to find someone that has actually worked on and understands slideouts.
Any suggestions?? ps I am pretty motivated so money (within reason!!) is not a problem. Thanks
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Soulpatch- thanks. It sounds like the motor is trying to engage but nothing happens. Almost like the rod that pushes and pulls is not engaging? This
morning, after I had finished cleaning and reoiling etc, a neighbor and I and a Mexican handyman did try to extend and retract. At first the bad side
would move a little (with a minor push) but now it won't fully retract. Seems like I am making matters worse and now feel like I need to get somebody
that actually knows something about slideouts. Thanks a million for the input. Ron
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absinvestor----do you belong to the RV Net Forum?
There are forums there for every type of RV and since some of them travel in Mexico where there are not a lot of RV mechanics, maybe someone there can
help.
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ABinvestor...I have had Marcos Canet perform miracles on lots of electrical gadgets of mine over the last 30-some years.
He repaired my RV's electric auto-step a couple weeks ago.
You know him?..auto-electric shop just past Equipales Restaurant. Worth a try anyway.
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HERE IS THE DEAL
about 10 years ago I was also broke down in Mulege in a RV.
I ended up paying him to come down and rescue me in Mulege
but not related to your problem.
I have known this guy for years and his business here is the gold standard for most anything related to RV repairs
its here in Yuma Az
CJs Rv Repair Specialists
his name is " Les" he is the owner
phone is 928-782-6300
if anybody would have an idea on how to get you back on the road it would be him
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Diana T- I am a member but have not been on that site for months. Good idea. I'll give it a try. Pompano- I have heard only good things about Marcos.
I don't know him but I know where he is at. The slideout won't completely come back in and since the manual crank won't work on the problem side I'll
be in a real pickle if the slideout gets extended back out and won't retract. Do you think that if Marcos tries but can't fix it that I can depend
upon him not to leave me with parts taken off and not reinstalled and to at least get the slideout back in it's current position so I can drive it to
the US for service? (I'm only asking for your opinion and won't blame you if things don't go as planned!! And, of course, I am more than happy to pay
him for his effort even if unsuccessful.) Thanks Ron
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Ron...translate that request to Marcos personally. He is true blue and keeps his word. If he says he can..he will. I have always had great work
done by Marcos.
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DesertCpl- thanks- I'm going to talk to Marcos on Monday. If that doesn't work I'll be calling Les!! (Who knows, maybe he would like a free Mulege
vacation with a little slideout work on the side!!!) To Pompano- perfect. That is what I am looking for. I once had a problem with leveling jacks in
the US. The mechanic got it torn down only to decide it was beyond his field of expertise leaving me with a bunch of removed parts and a much bigger
problem. Nice to know that mechanics like Marcos still exist!! Ron
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really was more thinking that he could walk you thru it on the phone until you get back NOB , Les is usually by the phone in the morning after that he
is out and about in the shop and checking on his crews that are out working
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hey ron....weve got a arctic fox camper with a slideout....this past summer while camping it went out then wouldn't come back in...we were stuck in a
campground way up in the mountains...i called the dealer and they told me maybe i sheared off a pin in the motor shaft and to check it....i could
barely squeeze my body under with flashlight but finally got to a point where i could see the motor shaft....i hadn't sheared the pin off but what had
happened is the pin that connected the motor shaft to the slideout shaft had loosened it's nut and simply had fallen out and was laying on the
deck....the motor ran but nothing was happening....i was able to somehow pick up the pin and drop it back in the hole and then duct taped it in place
just so i could close the slideout...took it back to the dealer and they put the nut back on....i think it could be just this simple....if the motor
is running consider a sheared or "dropped" pin....good luck
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mulegemichael
hey ron....weve got a arctic fox camper with a slideout....this past summer while camping it went out then wouldn't come back in...we were stuck in a
campground way up in the mountains...i called the dealer and they told me maybe i sheared off a pin in the motor shaft and to check it....i could
barely squeeze my body under with flashlight but finally got to a point where i could see the motor shaft....i hadn't sheared the pin off but what had
happened is the pin that connected the motor shaft to the slideout shaft had loosened it's nut and simply had fallen out and was laying on the
deck....the motor ran but nothing was happening....i was able to somehow pick up the pin and drop it back in the hole and then duct taped it in place
just so i could close the slideout...took it back to the dealer and they put the nut back on....i think it could be just this simple....if the motor
is running consider a sheared or "dropped" pin....good luck |
excellent advise, I was also thinking along the same thoughts, what make is your RV, and model, maybe post that on here also , but you might also call
the Manufactor if they are still in business
one little thought, I had a small 5th wheel slide that used to get stuck often, Now this was a small side I think about 6'
I would have the wife push the switch for the room to retract and at the same time I would be outside and push the room by hand, it worked for me, but
again it was a small slide, push on the side thats not moving
oh forgot I would also lift and push at the same time, slide outs will lock in, if its a big slide, maybe have some neighbors help
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any one has an update, did he get the slide in
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ron??
dyslexia is never having to say you\'re yrros.
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Sorry I haven't been on the site for since Monday. MulegeMichael and all this is great advice. My problem definitely sounds like the pin.
Unfortunately I don't have the motor here to check it. I spoke to Marcos on Monday and he came out on Tues (March 20). He couldn't immediately figure
out the problem so he took the motor, housing etc with him. He said he would be back on Weds. So far I haven't seen him but he has no way to contact
me so I'm hoping to see him in the next day or so. I have been staying at home in El Burro because I don't want him to show up here and me not be here
to pay him and talk to him if he can't fix it. In the short time Marcos was here I did enjoy talking to him. He is a man of few words (speaks very
little English) but has a good sense of humor. When he was leaving I asked him if he wanted a deposit since he had driven here from Mulege, spent a
good hour trying to figure out the problem when he was here and would have to return etc. He answered "what I want is to fix your problem- after I
have fixed it you can pay me!!) You have to like his attitude!! If he doesn't get here tomorrow I'll head in to town on Monday to get an update.
Currently the slideout is about 6 inches out but I don't want to move it until the removed housing and motor is at least attached. Prior to Marcos
getting here, I did get a neighbor to push when I was holding the "in" button. The slideout would go in but it would pop out on the bad side so it
wouldn't stay locked. Thanks again for all the great advice. Ron
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