What causes the fuse to blow on a slideout?

Any perceived drag on the movement could cause the fuse to blow. Lastly, check the battery wiring connections, especially on the ground side of that circuit. I’m not aware of any inherent deficiencies with your coach, but in some cases an undersized ground cable anywhere in the circuit could cause overheating which could also blow the fuse.

Why does my slide not retract after new motor?

After the new motor was installed, the slide still would not retract. The “square rods” connected to the motor were detached to assure the new motor was functioning. We found that power to the motor existed only when the “out” part of the slide’s in/out button was pushed. There was no power to the motor when the “in” side of the button was pushed.

What causes an electric slide out to malfunction?

The motor controls the gear system, which can sometimes become overloaded. Electric slide outs are usually easier to repair than hydraulic systems. Hydraulic systems use a pump to trigger a hydraulic ram. These pumps can malfunction if the fluid level is low, which may be due to a leak.

What happens if you push the slide out button?

If you push your slide-out button and nothing happens, double check to make sure that the path of the slide out is unobstructed. A stray item wedged in your slide out can be an easy fix, so go check before tearing your motorhome apart looking for the slide motor.

Why does my slide out keep blowing fuse?

RV Slide out Keeps Blowing Fuse. One of the signs that comes with a blown fuse is that there may be a short in the wiring at some point. This may take some time to track down due to the amount of wiring slide outs have. There also may be an internal fault in the controller.

After the new motor was installed, the slide still would not retract. The “square rods” connected to the motor were detached to assure the new motor was functioning. We found that power to the motor existed only when the “out” part of the slide’s in/out button was pushed. There was no power to the motor when the “in” side of the button was pushed.

Why is my power slide out not working?

First make sure the slide out isn’t locked in position, then determine if there is a power supply problem. It is possible there may be something wrong with the electrical supply, such as a blown fuse, bad wiring, or a weak battery.

What happens when you push the slide out button on an RV?

If your RV or motorhome doesn’t have the juice, your slide outs aren’t going to budge! If you push your slide-out button and nothing happens, double check to make sure that the path of the slide out is unobstructed.

What to do when slide out room actuates?

1. Parking locations should be clear of obstructions that may cause damage when the slide-out room is actuated. 2. Be sure all persons are clear of the coach prior to the slide-out room actuation. 3. Keep hands and other body parts away from slide-out mechanisms during actuation.

How much voltage do I need for Lippert in wall slide out controller?

Low Voltage The Lippert IN-WALL™ Slide-out Controller is capable of operating the room with as little as 8 volts. But at these lower voltages the amperage requirement is greater. Check voltage at the controller, see pages 4 and 5 for the location of power connections.

What happens if you fail to act according to the in wall slide out system?

Failure to act in accordance with the following may result in death, serious injury, coach or property damage. The IN-WALL™ Slide-out System is intended for the sole purpose of extending and retracting the slide-out room.

Why are my slide outs not going in or out?

If you hear a weird noise when you try to extend the slides, it could be the pump trying to work. If you just can’t seem to make those slide outs go in or out, it is possible on most RVs to manually extend or retract the slides.

If your RV or motorhome doesn’t have the juice, your slide outs aren’t going to budge! If you push your slide-out button and nothing happens, double check to make sure that the path of the slide out is unobstructed.

Is the Lippert slide out controller a problem?

A final update for my slide-out problem. The good folks at RV Masters in Houston diagnosed the problem to be a “bad” Lippert Slide-Out Controller. The “in/out” switch and relay all work fine and were not the problem. A new controller was installed and the slide out is working great again!

If you hear a weird noise when you try to extend the slides, it could be the pump trying to work. If you just can’t seem to make those slide outs go in or out, it is possible on most RVs to manually extend or retract the slides.

A final update for my slide-out problem. The good folks at RV Masters in Houston diagnosed the problem to be a “bad” Lippert Slide-Out Controller. The “in/out” switch and relay all work fine and were not the problem. A new controller was installed and the slide out is working great again!