Wow, talk about a complicated system. Sure glad my motorhome doesn't have any slides. Less room but no hydraulics or jack screws to break. Thanks for making this video.
This guy is a guru great attitude very smart honest as the day is long if everyone was like him we wouldn’t have the problems we would understand them I’ve learned a lot thank you. You are going to be famous like DR PHIL. Mark my words
I'm first time Motorhome buyer , 1999 winnebago adventurer, love it so far , you have saved me so much time , aggravation and money. Love your videos , thanks for all your info n videos it helped me fix my roof correctly.
That is one complicated slide. Floor drops, slide out and that piece that inflates to seal it. It’s like an aircraft wing or something 😂 I take it that’s a high end coach even for a 99. Looks nice. Good job.
Yes. I am not a fan of complicated slides. Can you imagine trying to explain to someone over the phone how to retract that slide manually. LOL. Thanks!
Great tutorial. I had to do a -4 line on my 2003 Dynasty when we purchased it in 2007 but my pump, reservoir and valves are under the stairwell for the entrance door on the curbside front corner. It’s not bad to get to but completely exposed to the elements. Then last year I had to replace two -2 lines to the synchronizing cylinder for the curbside slide which was not a pleasant task. Lines were buried above the bay panels with tie-wraps used in places not accessible once the coach was built. Lastly I was probably over cautious about bleeding the system so I disconnected the rams from the slide to be certain all air was bled from the system. Mike Mike
@@AZExpert no rodents to contend with but removing the bay panels and expanding foam wasn’t the most pleasant. The most frustrating part was the placement of zip-ties. On the assembly line you would think they would be a little more observant of those areas that won’t be accessible after the coach is built and avoid placing zip-ties in those areas when they know things like hoses will need maintenance over the life of the coach. I ran into similar zip-tie issues when I replaced all of my engine coolant hoses to and from the Aqua-Hot several years ago. Also frustrating is the placement of hoses and wiring around sharp metal edges where chafing will be evident. I spent the first year of coach ownership correcting chafing issues and installing hoses around air lines and electrical runs to prevent chafing when the original routing should have been addressed upon construction. Keep the great videos coming. I just found your channel and I appreciate the attention to detail you put in them. Mike
Cool videos and very helpful. I purchased a 2000 Adventurer and have a leak which I located on the drivers side frame near the rear leaf spring it goes over the gas tank. Do I need to remove or drop the tank to replace it? It's freaking cold in NY! HELP!!
been watching your videos for a couple of months now and have really enjoyed them ( andrew said to check you out ) my question is what is the operating pressure of the system
Do they use the air inflated air seal like the Wanderlodge? We have the hydraulics and the pneumatics too. Fun stuff. EDIT, okay its the same. That bed kills me. Ours have nitrogen lifts. The Wanderlodge group just went in on a group buy of the air seals. The company that made them is still in buisnes. That inner-tube as you called it cost over 3000$. The company agreed to make a run of 10 so we sent them 30,000$. I wasn't part of that since I have spare from the PO. Lucky me!
Wow, it's crazy to think that seals could be that much just for parts. These air seals are from HWH so they are still available. I mean at that price they should have a lifetime warranty. These RVs kill me sometimes. Thanks!
@@AZExpert They are HWH seals, Just they don't make them anymore for the orphan coaches. I think the club had a run made back around 2010. Then this one late last year. Some are rigging up foam seals and modding the controllers.
Great video. Question on those valves; how difficult are they to change out? The camp side slide on my Vectra has been creeping out a couple inches after a couple of days and I’ve been told to change the valves. Is there one or two? Thanks!
The valves just screw in like a oil filter. Getting to them can be difficult and sometimes the valve head gets stuck in the manifold, but in general its fairly simple. Each slide has an extend and retract valve. Only the HWH jacks have a single valve. Thanks!
We had a '97 Rexhall with HWH jacks and slide. We spent a couple of years trying to find a shop that knew how to work on those hoses. Wasted a bunch of fluid.
It's difficult to lug power tool around, but I do know there are mobile hose repair services but rarely will they touch a RV....I mean I can't blame them. Thanks!
Thanks. I do my best to use a tripod when I can. Unfortunately, these videos are mostly spur of the moment. I'd definitely like the channel to grow, but currently I have to get the paying work finished as fast as I can. I just try to share what I think might be interesting videos. I try getting better with each video, thanks for watching and subscribing!
@@AZExpert I heard you say that in the vid, but no explanation as to how it could damage the system ? I have had many hydro hoses custom made for many different applications not sure how this is an exception ?
Wow, talk about a complicated system. Sure glad my motorhome doesn't have any slides. Less room but no hydraulics or jack screws to break. Thanks for making this video.
No kidding! That manifold had like 16 valves on it and each valve is $200.
This guy is a guru great attitude very smart honest as the day is long if everyone was like him we wouldn’t have the problems we would understand them I’ve learned a lot thank you. You are going to be famous like DR PHIL. Mark my words
I won't quit my day job! :) Thanks for the vote of confidence!
Wow, that's a swaging tool, beautiful job. I like it. Thanks for this professional video as always. Happy trails!
Thanks Phil
I'm first time Motorhome buyer , 1999 winnebago adventurer, love it so far , you have saved me so much time , aggravation and money. Love your videos , thanks for all your info n videos it helped me fix my roof correctly.
Glad to help! I'm happy to hear they helped!
Fascinating! Two great videos in one week. James you’re the man!
Thank you. I do try to record a lot, I just get stuck editing.
Power bed lift. This is an amazing coach. Very ambitious design and build, especially for 1999.
Glad you like it!
That is one complicated slide. Floor drops, slide out and that piece that inflates to seal it. It’s like an aircraft wing or something 😂 I take it that’s a high end coach even for a 99. Looks nice. Good job.
Yes. I am not a fan of complicated slides. Can you imagine trying to explain to someone over the phone how to retract that slide manually. LOL. Thanks!
Wow! That is one heck of a system. Nice video.
It really is!
Great tutorial. I had to do a -4 line on my 2003 Dynasty when we purchased it in 2007 but my pump, reservoir and valves are under the stairwell for the entrance door on the curbside front corner. It’s not bad to get to but completely exposed to the elements.
Then last year I had to replace two -2 lines to the synchronizing cylinder for the curbside slide which was not a pleasant task. Lines were buried above the bay panels with tie-wraps used in places not accessible once the coach was built. Lastly I was probably over cautious about bleeding the system so I disconnected the rams from the slide to be certain all air was bled from the system.
Mike
Mike
thank you. I know exactly the hoses you are talking about and they are not fun especially when rodents make a home on the bay ceiling panels.
@@AZExpert no rodents to contend with but removing the bay panels and expanding foam wasn’t the most pleasant. The most frustrating part was the placement of zip-ties. On the assembly line you would think they would be a little more observant of those areas that won’t be accessible after the coach is built and avoid placing zip-ties in those areas when they know things like hoses will need maintenance over the life of the coach.
I ran into similar zip-tie issues when I replaced all of my engine coolant hoses to and from the Aqua-Hot several years ago. Also frustrating is the placement of hoses and wiring around sharp metal edges where chafing will be evident. I spent the first year of coach ownership correcting chafing issues and installing hoses around air lines and electrical runs to prevent chafing when the original routing should have been addressed upon construction.
Keep the great videos coming. I just found your channel and I appreciate the attention to detail you put in them.
Mike
Good job...nice coach
Appreciate it!
Cool videos and very helpful. I purchased a 2000 Adventurer and have a leak which I located on the drivers side frame near the rear leaf spring it goes over the gas tank. Do I need to remove or drop the tank to replace it? It's freaking cold in NY! HELP!!
You should not have to drop the fuel tank for a hydraulic line
Is it difficult to replace the hydraulic slide hoses on a 2004 Winnebago Vectra 40 KD?
been watching your videos for a couple of months now and have really enjoyed them ( andrew said to check you out ) my question is what is the operating pressure of the system
HWH systems run about 3000psi. Thanks!
what's the name of the tool you were using to repair the HWH Hydraulic Hoses?
love your rich content, loads of love from South Africa,,,,
Good job
Thank you. I forgot to look and see if it was still dry today....maybe tomorrow.
Do they use the air inflated air seal like the Wanderlodge? We have the hydraulics and the pneumatics too. Fun stuff. EDIT, okay its the same. That bed kills me. Ours have nitrogen lifts. The Wanderlodge group just went in on a group buy of the air seals. The company that made them is still in buisnes. That inner-tube as you called it cost over 3000$. The company agreed to make a run of 10 so we sent them 30,000$. I wasn't part of that since I have spare from the PO. Lucky me!
Wow, it's crazy to think that seals could be that much just for parts. These air seals are from HWH so they are still available. I mean at that price they should have a lifetime warranty. These RVs kill me sometimes. Thanks!
@@AZExpert They are HWH seals, Just they don't make them anymore for the orphan coaches. I think the club had a run made back around 2010. Then this one late last year. Some are rigging up foam seals and modding the controllers.
Great video. Question on those valves; how difficult are they to change out? The camp side slide on my Vectra has been creeping out a couple inches after a couple of days and I’ve been told to change the valves. Is there one or two? Thanks!
The valves just screw in like a oil filter. Getting to them can be difficult and sometimes the valve head gets stuck in the manifold, but in general its fairly simple. Each slide has an extend and retract valve. Only the HWH jacks have a single valve. Thanks!
AZ Expert it would be the retract valve that needs to be replaced then?
@@elcaminomant usually it is the extend valve bleeding contained pump pressure through so it only creeps out about 1 inch or so
Thank you
You're welcome
In 1976 to swedge something ment to expand ..so that you could put the copper tube in so you could soilder it..crazy man..lol
I have done that too,
We had a '97 Rexhall with HWH jacks and slide. We spent a couple of years trying to find a shop that knew how to work on those hoses. Wasted a bunch of fluid.
I'm really sorry to hear that. Hope you got it figured out eventually. Thanks!
The irony of a hydraulic fitment tool not being hydraulic...
It's difficult to lug power tool around, but I do know there are mobile hose repair services but rarely will they touch a RV....I mean I can't blame them. Thanks!
Love your videos but it looks like it would be a lot easier to use a tripod more.
Thanks. I do my best to use a tripod when I can. Unfortunately, these videos are mostly spur of the moment. I'd definitely like the channel to grow, but currently I have to get the paying work finished as fast as I can. I just try to share what I think might be interesting videos. I try getting better with each video, thanks for watching and subscribing!
I would have used Eturabond tape to fix that. JK
"Flex tape can fix that"
Gaffer tape
Good grief...just take it to a hydro pump shop and have a new hose made up... $30 while you wait
HWH uses non-standard hoses. Using those braided steel hoses from the pump shop can damage the system. Thanks for the information.
@@AZExpert
I heard you say that in the vid, but no explanation as to how it could damage the system ?
I have had many hydro hoses custom made for many different applications not sure how this is an exception ?