Are cable driven slides good?
Are cable driven slides good?
Cable slides are the most expensive slide out systems available. They consist of cables and pulleys that pull the slide out and in. Cable slides are very lightweight but can support big, heavy, deep slides, and, according to the above video, are extremely reliable with some of the best service records.
What are the downsides of a cable slide out?
The downside of cable slides is that the mechanism is installed inside the camper wall above the slide, which causes it to “stick into” the RV a few extra inches. That means the ceiling in the slide out will be a little bit lower and it could be more challenging for end users to lay out the RV and choose furniture.
Why do I need an Accu-slide cable slide room?
Like any component on an RV, the Accu-Slide cable slide room is liable to wear down and require maintenance after repeated uses, especially when it comes to the cables that retract and extend the unit.
What to do if your slide out slides are crooked?
To solve this issue, you can remove some of the carpet and replace it with slide out slickers. Or you can shim your slide out slides with thing, 1/4” thick, aluminum flat stock. With the latter method you can interchange the metal and thickness to fit your situation.
Which is the most expensive slide out system?
What happens when you change the cable on a slide out?
Usually the system driving the slide out has a sensor that will cut off power to the drive mechanism if the slide won’t fully extend or retract. It’s a good idea to inspect the drive path for debris, snags, bent metal, or something out of the ordinary before you start adjusting the cables.
To solve this issue, you can remove some of the carpet and replace it with slide out slickers. Or you can shim your slide out slides with thing, 1/4” thick, aluminum flat stock. With the latter method you can interchange the metal and thickness to fit your situation.
How to adjust the cable on an Accu slide out system?
Having issues with cable driven slide outs, having a hard time adjusting them. I cannot find any information on how to do it either on video or manual form. Any suggestions? RV slide outs can be powered in a few different ways.
Who is the manufacturer of the ACCU slide slide out?
Accu-Slide manufactures a popular cable-driven slide out system. Here’s the manual for it. Many cable-driven slide outs are manufactured by BAL under the Accu-Slide trademark. The Accu-Slide service manual has helpful information on caring for and repairing your slide out system like: troubleshooting common problems (plus solutions!)
