Manual slide out operation

[Happycamper56]

I have a just purchased 2020 Salem 263BHXL. During the PDI, I asked about manual slide out operation in the event of loss of power or motor malfunction. I really wasn't satisfied with his answer, "the manual thingy is behind the rubber seal somewhere", don't worry about it. He went on to say, he has never seen a motor fail and if is a battery issue, I could use jumper cables to my truck battery. So, does anybody know where the "thingy" is located and have a procedure? I looked at the manual and website and could only see a mention of the "ability" to do it, but not how.
Thank you!

[fonzie]

If you slide is as in video with the top and bottom side rails, then you have a Schwintek in-wall slide system.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx2FOGMz8TA

Here is links to you tube videos

https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...chwintek+slide

[Happycamper56]

That is the one I have. Thank you. It seems there isn't a manual way to crank it in/out. That is kind of disappointing. Now to find where that controller is hidden, at least if there is a sync fault you can override that and get it operational. It isn't in the front storage compartment, so gotta keep looking.

[ES_FR]

John (Happycamper56),

We would be happy to assist you with this question regarding your manual slide operation. Please contact Miranda Blackburn in our Customer service department through the following personalized and direct link: http://www.forestriverinc.com/Direct...97739017118766.

This direct link is provided for your convenience in order that we may resolve your concerns as quickly as possible. We will strive to respond to you within 24 hours of receiving your correspondence.

Respectfully,
Forest River

[Happycamper56]

Originally Posted by ES_FR

John (Happycamper56),

We would be happy to assist you with this question regarding your manual slide operation. Please contact Miranda Blackburn in our Customer service department through the following personalized and direct link: http://www.forestriverinc.com/Direct...97739017118766.

This direct link is provided for your convenience in order that we may resolve your concerns as quickly as possible. We will strive to respond to you within 24 hours of receiving your correspondence.

Respectfully,
Forest River

Thank you! I have sent a message.
To be perfectly clear, I was treated very well at the dealership, it was my fault that I didn't do more digging on the slide operation (I had a long day), maybe ask for one of the techs to get a better explanation.

[Happycamper56]

Just to clarify about jumping the battery, that was my assumption and I didn't write it that way. It should have read:

He went on to say, he has never seen a motor fail. I guess if is a battery issue, I could use jumper cables to my truck battery.

[Henry Barnes]

I have worked for some 50 years in a technical field and do my own service after warranty. After I have purchased a new RV I start going to the original manufactures of the different systems in the RV collecting documentation to support installation/service & repair. I put this info into a binder and build on that as I can. This info is easy to obtain. What is hard to get is the documentation on the complete RV system, they (RV maker) either don't have or unwilling to supply that. I have had OK luck with FR but the technical data is either engineering or manufacturing and not really service related. What I do is to asked(FR) every 2-3 months for something and build on the date I am collecting.

Hank

[Happycamper56]

Originally Posted by Henry Barnes

I have worked for some 50 years in a technical field and do my own service after warranty. After I have purchased a new RV I start going to the original manufactures of the different systems in the RV collecting documentation to support installation/service & repair. I put this info into a binder and build on that as I can. This info is easy to obtain. What is hard to get is the documentation on the complete RV system, they (RV maker) either don't have or unwilling to supply that. I have had OK luck with FR but the technical data is either engineering or manufacturing and not really service related. What I do is to asked(FR) every 2-3 months for something and build on the date I am collecting.

Hank

Thanks Hank, that is exactly what I am doing. I have a folder on my computer with a PDF or Image files, on everything I have been able to find on my trailer during my research. The links that Fonzie provided led me to some great info on my slide and how to override faults that the control module might detect.

[Maddox]

I'm considering buying a 2020 Salem 263 Bh 263 BHXL.Overall has this been a good trailer for you so far?

[Happycamper56]

Originally Posted by Maddox

I'm considering buying a 2020 Salem 263 Bh 263 BHXL.Overall has this been a good trailer for you so far?

To be honest we have only had a chance to take it out once during Thanksgiving weekend, and only overnight. Due to an electrical problem with my daughter's trailer, the whole family, 2 adults and 3 kids (ages 4, 6, & 8), moved in to our trailer. So we had a total of 4 adults and the 3 kids, and we had plenty of room. At around 4 pm it started snowing, and it got pretty chilly outside, but we were comfortable and everyone slept well. We decided to go with the 26 over the 24 to get the dinette/couch in the slide. It has way more setting room when everyone is stuck inside.