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- RV SLIDE OUT RAIL ALIGNMENT & LUBING
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While retracting my slide today I noticed a gap in the rear bottom of the slide. It must have got out of alignment somehow. The Manuel is very helpful in instruction to how to realign the slide vertically:
Power Gear Slide-Out Inner Rail Alignment
1.Remove cotter pin from idler drive shaft.
2.Push the idler drive shaft toward opposite rail to disengage the gear from the gear rack.
3.Adjust the gear timing by sliding the idler rail side of the room to the proper position (Measure to ensure the same distance from
the frame as the drive rail side).*
4.Push the idler drive shaft back into position, engaging the gear onto the gear rack.
5.Reinstall cotter pin into idler drive shaft.
Extend and retract the slide a few times and check for proper room rubber flange sealing. If the room is not properly aligned, repeat steps 1 thru 6.
Depending on the size of your slide, you may need help moving the room by hand. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
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While retracting my slide today I noticed a gap in the rear bottom of the slide. It must have got out of alignment somehow. The Manuel is very helpful in instruction to how to realign the slide vertically:
Great stuff guys!
John I watched this video this morning and it was exactly the correct fix for our travel trailer. Thanks so much for posting.
Glad it helped! Thank you for the feedback.
Dear John, thank you for making something that looks impossible to do - easy to fix.
thanks for your time.
I'm glad it helped. Thank for the comment.
On you slides Lippert recommends only using 100% Silicone, if you use something that is oily it will attrack dirt and dust and begin to clog everything up.
thanks for the feedback
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I appreciate your kind comment and I’m glad we crossed path, II love your channel as well. I never lost my monitization all I needed before the 4K/1k was 11 more to get to 1k before the deadline and did get them in a week or so, I never cared about subs before but during the process I met some great creators out there and glad to collaborate with good content. Thanks again guys.
We don't have an RV yet, but this is a great tutorial for others who need to know how to do this. I would never have thought that one could align a slideout like this. Super video. :) Melody
+Living Free Forever - Thank you 😀
Best slide out repair video. Now I understand! Thank you sir
Glad it helped! Thanks for the feedback.
2001 Monaco Knight 36R - Front/Large slide. This video matches perfect other than the pin he pulls out. Mine had a roll pin and we had to use a punch to get the pin out and I replaced it with a Cotter Pin. He calls his push pin a Cotter Pin, but it's not. He has room for the push pin. My Monaco is tighter and I had to use a regular stainless steel Cotter Pin and bent the ends over. I believe that I went up a ramp or driveway at an angle like what happens in gas stations and this twisting motion caused my rear track/gear to jump one tooth. Turns out this is a really easy fix once you have done it the first time - took forty-five minutes - if I have to do it again it will take ten minutes or less. I used a hammer to tap the shaft to the left to disengage the gear. Getting it back took some effort because the gears have to line up. Dealers wanted $300-$400 to do the same job. PS: don't worry about the other end, the square shaft goes into a smaller square tube and they telescope - so moving the shaft is not a problem.
Hey Gary, thanks for pointing out the difference between a push pin and cotter pin, you are correct and thanks for sharing in detail how you did the adjustment to your Monaco. There's many RVers out there that can save some money and time bringing it to a shop.
Take care.
20021 Monaco 36 - 36R
Hello John and thank you again! Your area to work in is larger than mine on the Monaco. Diesel/Push/Two Slides Drivers Side - my front slide mechanism is a different company, however, my main slide is the same as yours, just much tighter area and when I tried the push pin it gets caught on its surroundings when the shaft turns - putting in a Cotter Pin is easy and easier to remove if maintenance is needed again - the roll pin is what took so long, just getting it out.
Team work, John, and thanks to you again!
Slide maintenance is a great issue to talk about - especially alignment. Thanks for the video!
+The Paddy Wagon - - I agree, I think slide out malfunction is one of the biggest fears with RVrs, imagine not being able to slide in when it's time to leave a campground. Ouch!!!
+The Paddy Wagon - thanks for the comm not by the way.
Thank you for this video - I just bought a 2004 travel trailer in need of a lot of work and this is a HUGE help :)
I'm glad it was useful to you David. Thank you for the comment.
We've never been in a RV before so this is all new to us, the sliding side part looked so smooth. It was interesting to see all the mechanisms that control it
+English Family - thank you 😀
Thank John. Good vid. Now I know the job is far easier than some of the forums tend to describe.
Glad it helped
Running this playlist my friend. What can I say ...... your support has meant so much to me 🙏🏻
John, just wanted to say thank you for making the video. I'm checking my slide that is making a weird noise going in.
You are very welcome!! I'm glad it's helping someone out there, there's few instructions out there for this type of issues. I wish I knew why it happens. But it's good to know it can be adjusted fairly easy.
Take care
Hey John good info. I will check my RV in the morning, on the Far back of the slide out when I open it and ur in side the RV the right side opens flush . On the bottom left it has like 2in or more and on the top is a little to flush. It need to open more from the bottom. In order to open flush and tid all around.
+Mauricio Saldana hello Mauricio, I dint have time to answer my comments since I'm traveling this week and next. I'm not sure what kind of slide your motorhome has. I hope you have it all figured out. Take care
Very nice Rv and this is very helpful tutorial. Have a great day.
Thanks, you too!
John, I have always wondered what to do if that slide I have came out alignment. This is such a helpful video. It’s so funny. We jump up and down when we get 100 views and you are getting thousands. Way to go John. Our videos are about exactly what it says ( life with Ken and Jane) what we do our life. We take you mining. Out in the Mohave desert in the mountains. And I learned or am learning the guitar. I was in bands for decades as the singer. I am almost 64 and some have passed away and some might as well have ( band members) since I am a writer of songs I was going a bit nuts cause I was always coming up with a tune in my head. So Jane said buy a guitar. At 62????? But I did and I love it, I am now playing and singing my songs. Some I have on the channel. I opened up for Eric Burden and the Animals, fabulous thunderbirds, marshal tucker, cake, David Lyndley ( he is Jackson Browns guitar. He is awesome) any way a little about me . Thanks for finding me and subbing. I would never have met you. The two I have watched are great. Life with Ken and Jane.
Yea, I was stressing out on what to do with that slide until I found out how easy it was to realign it LOL. Glad you liked it.
I get lots of views but very few comments, never understood people who just take it for granted. I wish we had TH-cam and and google years ago the how to books use to make me fall asleep 😴
I look forward to watching your videos, I look forward to seeing the West someday. Your channel will do well.
It’s never too late to learn the guitar, being a song writer it should come natural I would think, good luck with that if you enjoy it. I’ glad I found your channel as well, not every day I find a channel I enjoy. Thank you for the comments
Very good job there was a lot going on to get that adjusted properly good thing you caught that early that could have been a costly fix!
You explain this process in detail very well thanks for sharing.
Keep up the great work God bless look forward to hearing from you Ken
thanks for visit and comment
You're the MacGyver of handymen, is there anything you cant fix!?! Cheers! 🍀
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Great demo. Better than most demos by pros. Ya, I subscribed.
Thank you very much j t I appreciate it the comment and the sub.
😷Thx . I needed that video!! Stay safe/healthy during this period of the pandemic 😷
Glad it helped. Thank you! You too!
@@JohnCRV 👍👍
Great info!!! I am glad that you have shown us how to do this!! Excellent step by step tutorial!! I just got done lubing my Rv last week myself!! Thanks and Thumbs up!!
+RV Adventurer - living was way overdue, thank you for dropping in. 😀
our pleasure!!
You provide very valuable information. Thank you my friend.
My pleasure!
Every video you have are great very knowledgeable thanks for sharing them 😍😍😍
Glad you like them! Thank you for the nice comment.
Interesting! My family has never owned a RV, but I imagine that is a common problem. I will remember this if I buy an RV one day. Thanks, John. :-)
They are fun to travel with but lots of upkeeping. Thanks for your visit I really appreciate it Adele.
Thanks John, very nice video on slide synchronizing! Have you done a video on how to level the slide out for a power gear slide? I've got a small gap on the top of my front road side slide. I'm trying to figure out how to adjust the slide to get a tight seal at the top of the slide.
Not yet on that video!
The adjustment bolts are just behind the front an back square body panels you see on each side of the slide. You'll have to find the screws to take the panel off (probably hidden by caulk).
You'll need a floor jack with wooden blocks to lift the slide after you loosen the bolts. Hope this helps,
I wonder how it got that way. Great video! I've never seen it happen but it's good to know that I can fix it if needed. Thanks!
+Nomadic Native - I still cant figure that out, I'm assuming it was lack of lubing for now but I will keep an eye on it.
+John C RV Just an observation but it looked to me that when your slide retracted all the way in that the gear drive was awfully close to overrunning the gear rail end. Possible disengagement , if only temporarily might allow the out of sync condition to develop.
+Jay Low I was wondering if it could surpass the gear strip but watching it seems close to the end but not exactly. I'm wondering if hitting a pothole hard enough it would make it bounce off the gear? Another possibility is sliding it when not leveled? If I ever find out I will do a follow up video. Thanks for the comment and suggestion.
+John C RV Well done video in any event. Trial and error is how I learn the most but better for me if it is someone else's error! LOL
+Jay Low very true LOL
Love it. To the point.. don't forget cotter pin. Got it.
Glad it was helpful👍
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mio caro amico grazie per il bellissimo video e per tutta la spiegazione che dai molto molto interessante grazie di cuore tuo amico dalla sicilia giuseppe
Grazie Giuseppe.
I started to watch your playlist "RV REPAIRS & UPGRADES" and let it run in the background while working on a video (who gave me the idea?). So I will not comment on every clip. A wonderful Sunday!
You too my my friend.
Looks fantastic, THUMBS UP 👍 😉 Have a nice day John!
you have a nice day as well. Thanks
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What a great video John! Thanks for the great information. Have a great day
+Rv Adventure TV - thank you for watching guys.
Very interesting video my friend thanks for sharing .Take care and stay healthy during this global pandemic
Thanks
wow.. it is naice machinery things.. nice tutorial , greetings new friend
Thanks and welcome
Nice job.
Often, this happens when a shear pin has broken. In that case, you want to fix the pin and not re-allign the s/o.
Another excellent video. You really know your stuff my friend. Thumbs up.
Thank you for your visit and nice comment. I really appreciate it.
I like this DIY project, thanks
Thank you! 😊
Thanks for the Info and knowledge!
Welcome
Thanks for that info, I guess i would have wasted 2 days leave & $700 at the dealer, I adjusted it in 30 minutes.
I’m glad it helped. Thank you for the comment Tom.
Great information! We had no idea how this all worked. Thanks for the maintenance tip :)
+Average Campers' Adventures - Thank you for watching.
I no I have seen this. I do like how you fixed it. I won’t forget. 🤠👍
Thanks guys. Have a good weekend.
Wonderful how to job. Awesome work John
thank you
excellent sharing
Thank you so much 🙂
Great video. This is something we have learn on our RV.
+Life In Serenity - Thank you for your comment.
Great Video. But my Lippert slide out didn't have a COTTER PIN. The "drive tube" gear box had large plastic bushings and locked in with two steel plates - Sideways sprocket sliding isn't available. BUT (once you've jacked up the rail to take the weight off the sprocket) you simply remove one of the 2 through-bolts and the sprocket-drive tube will drop clear of the rail gears, and you can make your adjustments on the loose "power side". Easy Peasy.
Cool!!
Thanks for the video. Very easy to understand and video very clear.
Thank you very much for the kind comment. 🙃
Nice share!
Thank you!
Отличное видео! Супер!!!!!! Очень понравилось!
John, thx for your help on the slides, your video was was so well done I can even do it. Thx I subscribed
Thank you for the feedback Brad I’m glad it helped out and thank you for the sub I appreciate it.
Yes, My slideout is having this problem. Makes noise on the side (RT) that is dragging. Awesome video! I may get a replacement motor and keep it handy for any future slideout problems. My rig is 14 yrs old (2006 Tiffin Allegro Open Road-Workhorse-W-22). Will the Powergear 523900 Dual Shaft motor work for my rig?
The noise is a sign that a gear on the track is skipping may be. You may want to check the gears are not damaged or the teeth on the track itself.
this video is very useful,salamat po
Thank you
Nice job. Very clear and informative.
+buzta43 Thank you for the nice comment.
Great skill. Nice vidoe. I dont know why my subscription being unsubscribed. But I hit bell again anyway.
After I watched about 4 videos of yours I thought you did not need the support:) thought you just did not want to be subbed. Thanks for the re sub, I'm still here and ready to support.
Bravvvooo!!!Great tutorial and great channel!!!👏👏👏.Big like for your wonderful job!!! 👍👍👍
Thank you for your great comment.
Great Project John
Christopher Walken adjusts his slide out.
been compared to other actors before like Pacino but never Christopher Walken LOL Thanks for the comment I will take it as a compliment. have a great Memorial Day
thank you so much for your tutorial video its very helpful keep it up
Thank you , Glad it helped.
Wow John, did you just dive into the adjustment, or did you talk to tech before you decided to adjust the gears? In the RV is there a switch that moved these room or are they done manually through a crank? Supreme Video, PS: I love the view time on this video, shows that repair video can get us, I mean our channel off the map. like 362 Gary
Hey Gary, I just downloaded instructions that showed how to adjust it and did it as I was videoing. The slide has an electric motor and just press the switch to operate. In can be done manually if motor goes bad but it will take some time to to crank it with a ratchet handle.
Oil/Grease on the slide rail gear is a bad idea. It will attract dust/dirt, causing pre-mature wear. Better to use a dry lubricant on the rail (according to serveral certified RV service technicians).
My slide out mechanism is not exposed to the elements much, except when parked. I will keep an eye out for dirt. Thank you for the comment. 👍
Fantastic video, keep them coming! Thumbs UP
Your visit is always appreciated. Thank you
Great video 👍🏽
Thank you! 👍
Супер!!! Очень понравилось! Спасибо большое!
Good video until the application of grease on the gear rail. You should use a dry lube like CRC Power Lube with PTFE. It won’t collect dirt and dust like grease.
Great point but I never had that problem.
Yes Sr thanks 👍
Welcome 👍
Very good information to realign the slide out John! L # 461
Thank you again and a great week ahead.
Thank you, have a great week as well!
John,if you manually operate the slide out ,do you have to disconnect the electric motor??
There’s a lever on the motor that disengages the motor form the gear on mine. Kind of puts it in neutral you can say.
John C RV thanks John ,I have no manual with my trailer,I DO KNOW there is a place to hook a three quarter socket to under my couch,I just didn’t know if I had to disengage the motor from the gear assembly,thanks for the info!!
Don’t forget to engage it back after you manually retract it, especially if you are going to drive around with it.
I just replaced my motor on mine. I will be uploading the video as soon as I have some time. Take care.
John C RV thank you!
We have a Power Gear slide with 2 rails and 1 motor. The front end bottom of our living room slide was out about an inch. We moved the room out about a foot, measured both sides and did what you show in your video until they both measured the same. Then we moved the room in. The opposite end of the room was sticking out about an inch! We adjusted until both ends measured the same. We moved the room in and out about a foot and when all the way in The front end was off an inch again! We did the process again and the opposite end was off again? I don't know what else to do?
Check the following,
Check if the shaft pin bolts are ok.
Check if anything is stuck between the floor and slide inside.
Exactly what I needed. Thanks!
Welcome, glad it helped.
Oh no! But that looks easy for you to fix!
Stopping in to LIKE another video!
You are on the rolll tonight? I do appreciate it Ray. I will have great sadisfaction on seeing you hit 1k. You are one of the few that deserve it. Take care and keep up the great videos on your channel. 👌
Thanks for info! I will get that WD !
Welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting.
John how does it get that far out of sync? Great instruction to get that correct! LIKE 334
I still cant figure it out for sure. I think it has to do with opening the slide out when not level?
Great video. You made it look easy. :)
Great stuff here, especially for an aspiring RV'er. Thanks...gave a like and of course a subscribe!
Thank you for the visit and great comment we appreciate it. We try to mix it up with a little of everything. Hope you are having a great day.
Great video my friend, full watch and like.
My problem. The slide in works. It is a gear & pinion type. BUT the top hangs up!! Had an earlier problem with the gear
catching the bottom cover and tearing it. And since repair the top hangs. Must run back and forth several times when someone on the outside can get it pushed just right and it works perfect. But you can never depend on it to work every time.
Last time set up looked like the top did not come all the way out. Have been looking for a possible cause. Any clues?
I can try to give you some advise only based on my little experience with my slide. Adjustments is usually the major issues with mine.
You mentioned it started catching since repair of bottom gear was catching the bottom cover? Can you explain “bottom cover?
Because if they adjusted the slide upwards, that may be your problem.
Nice video
Have a good day.
Hi! Great upload my friend. Lk 638. Stay safe.
Thank you, I will. Same to you✌
Thanks for the info even tho I don't need it.
+Janice Adams - welcome😀
I have same set-up on my 98 Fleetwood Discovery and only took about 15 mins
Thanks for the feed back. This set up is very popular out there, it's very strong and simple to work on. Glad it's helping out there.
Niiiiice. How much did Camping world quote you to fix this?
I never asked. Ciao.
Hi, nice video can you tell me how to get those Eoller bearings for this unit? Thanks
I never had to change one yet. Maybe this will help. Here's a google search by image for power gear manufacturer, click on the one you're referring to. Hope it helps.
duckduckgo.com/?q=roller+bearings+Power+Gear+Slide-Out&t=chromentp&atb=v315-1&iax=images&ia=images
Thank you so much , mine just stops like it Jamed.
@@vfpaintjobs The best way to see what's going on is to have someone operate the slide in and out while you close yourself in the compartment with a flashlight. Good luck
Mine is outside 40ft coach, but I did get under it while someone operated the switch . And I used silicone spray ,I had the motor checked and they said it was good but it moves slowly and then just stops . When I help it, it slides fine
40ft sports coach
Beautiful video! Like! Greetings
Nice video. Do you do your own video taping and editing?
Yes, I use a tripod when I can. I also do my own editing.
well done...
We have a 2005 pilgrim camper and the slide out is off 12" in rear 18" in the front how do we adjust it
Not familiar with that type of slide out sorry..
Fantastic! Like 1115.
Thank you! Cheers!
list added, you are a mechanic too?
starting this Repair PL for few hours! have a great day!
nice big like 302 full view my friend
Thank you Max, have a good weekend.
nice like full view my friend
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My RV is a 2016 Jey flight jeco
All RVs are not the same. What RV is this one?
2003 Dolphin Lx by National.
For more details see description.
Thank you for dropping in.
Great job done here!! LIKE 303
Thanks for the visit Mark. See you around.
Thank you for commenting on my latest video. Full watch and liked yours
Thank you very much. Have a great day.
I have a Seabreeze 8341LX which looks Identical to this one. The bottom part of the main slide out will pop out about 1-2 inches during travel. Will this fix it?
If only front or back, yes this adjustment should do it.
It is a very useful video and very interesting my friend keep sharing God bless you And grow your channel and keep sharing your beautiful experience i hope support me back
Thank you
greetings, I have a
2007 Itasca Class A, model 35A. Pantry room slide fail. It appears that the main drive for
the pantry slide is the front arm. Was used a few weeks ago, worked great. Today, the front arm is functioning but the rear arm mechanism is failing 'to keep up to front' . It seems the rear is just spinning and not engaging. I did the override, both LEDs flash - but only front drive arm is performing. The rear arm when pushing (override) button can hear motor turning but not moving slide. Took exterior panels off to access Manual Mode / crank handles inserted but again only front arm will engage.
At this point the pantry room slide is extended about 6" and I can't go anywhere.
help please car54_04@yahoo.com thx Don
Don, did you check the pin on the rear gear itself? If the pin is sheered the gear that contacts the slide bar will not turn.
I'm assuming you only have one motor driving both shafts rear and front correct?
@@JohnCRV hi and thx for speedy reply. I spoke with Winnebago this morn, and they confirm 2 motors, 1 for each rail. When I did the override I can get each motor to activate separately. The front rail works fine, the rear mechanism (motor runs) just spins and no action to move slide. Problem I have now, is to get at the rear motor. Winnebago advises both rails are same length but I can see only front and motor on front rail. The rear is behind - I dont know - but I am trying. If I can get to it what does the pin on rear gear look like. I kinda think it is a gear type issue, sprocket or teeth missing off gear .
I’m not familiar with the 2 motor set up on the Winnebago but you should be able to get to the gears of the slide to see if they are turning when you engage the motor. If the shaft is turning the gear(s) should be turning as well. If the gear is not turning then most likely you have a sneered pin which is very common on these type slideouts. Do you know the type of slideout you have? If you do you should be able to search for a schematic online and it will show the gears and pins to check.
Check out this video. It's what I have, not sure if yours is almost similar maybe. th-cam.com/video/Sg_bNOvUJr8/w-d-xo.html
@@JohnCRV
hi. I located the motor. I can see from the passenger side by opening side panel. But I have to get at it from driver side and remove access panel . more to come. here is a bit of info. can we post pics here..
Digi-Sync = The term ‘Digi-Sync’ was first used by Kwikee to identify their 2-arm slide-out mechanisms. This electric slide mechanism features a worm-gear or ACME screw drive and ‘synchronization’ of the room travel was accomplished using encoders / hall effect sensors and a control module.
FYI - With the 2007 acquisition of Kwikee by Actuant - the parent company of Power Gear, the decision was made to identify the new Power Gear 2-arm rack & pinion slide-out mechanisms as ‘Digi-Sync’ too… and this has caused some confusion with all parties involved.
Digi-Sync FLS = Faster / Longer / Stronger - This identifies a change made by Kwikee beginning on MY2005 coaches. The original motor with the replaceable encoder changed to a more powerful motor with an integrated encoder. The room travels twice the speed of the older / standard mechanism and the stroke and weight carrying capacity were increased too.
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