Schwintek slide failures

[ourflat]

I hold the button as you indicated. I've opened my slide over 50 times during the last couple of years with no problems.


Frank

[KDHfan]

Originally Posted by ourflat

I hold the button as you indicated. I've opened my slide over 50 times during the last couple of years with no problems.


Frank

Yep... I hold mine for a 3-4 seconds each time. My dealer didn't tell me but I found those instructions on YouTube.
The question I have is how do you guys silicone the inside rubber seals? Only way I see to reach them is to run the slide out almost the whole way and stop? From what I understand, that's bad?


2015 Coachmen Apex 288BHS
2014 Tundra 5.7 CrewMax

[uralman]

My dealer did not understand the Schwintek slides either. But then they spent 2 hours trying to fix a leaking sink drain.

[mud yapster]

Well I have 2 of these type slides, one in bedroom and one for the kitchen. No issues yet so far and I've opened and closed mine at least 50 plus times. I didn't know about having to hold the button for 2 to 3 sec. after fully opened or fully closed so I've just been letting off the button after it stops hope I haven't caused damage to either slide. I also have the other type shaft driven slide on the long living room that when fully opened pops or clicks and does the same popping or clicking when fully closed, I've heard this is normal but I really don't know. I hope it's a normal clicking sound. If anyone knows for sure that the clicking or popping sound is normal when fully opened or fully closed please let know so I can be at ease with it. Thanks

[lil2low]

I have two of the schwintek slides. So far no problems. I have never held the button and numerous times I have stopped mid way in both directions without issues. Knock on wood

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by mud yapster

Well I have 2 of these type slides, one in bedroom and one for the kitchen. No issues yet so far and I've opened and closed mine at least 50 plus times. I didn't know about having to hold the button for 2 to 3 sec. after fully opened or fully closed so I've just been letting off the button after it stops hope I haven't caused damage to either slide. I also have the other type shaft driven slide on the long living room that when fully opened pops or clicks and does the same popping or clicking when fully closed, I've heard this is normal but I really don't know. I hope it's a normal clicking sound. If anyone knows for sure that the clicking or popping sound is normal when fully opened or fully closed please let know so I can be at ease with it. Thanks

It's a normal sound just release when you here it. It is the clutch. If you do not have to hold your button for 2 or 3 seconds then your slides are in sync. That procedure is to but them in sync. Enjoy your camper and safe travels....

[mud yapster]

Originally Posted by gljurczyk

It's a normal sound just release when you here it. It is the clutch. If you do not have to hold your button for 2 or 3 seconds then your slides are in sync. That procedure is to but them in sync. Enjoy your camper and safe travels....

Thank you very much I feel better now. Safe travels to you also. Thanks again

[strat56]

How can I tell if I have a Schwintek slide or slides?

[KDHfan]

Originally Posted by strat56

How can I tell if I have a Schwintek slide or slides?

You'll have two "tracks" on the side of your slide that look like this...



2015 Coachmen Apex 288BHS
2014 Tundra 5.7 CrewMax

[strat56]

Originally Posted by KDHfan

You'll have two "tracks" on the side of your slide that look like this...
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2015 Coachmen Apex 288BHS
2014 Tundra 5.7 CrewMax

Thanks, I've been searching every way I can think of to see what slides I have.

Based on pics of my slides I guess they aren't Schwintek. Not that that means no trouble I guess, it is still a mechanical device that can fail.

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by strat56

Thanks, I've been searching every way I can think of to see what slides I have.

Based on pics of my slides I guess they aren't Schwintek. Not that that means no trouble I guess, it is still a mechanical device that can fail.

Any system can fail, but you have the LCI system which if you look under there you should see two notched bars and two wheels that is driven by an electrical motor. Make sure that you apply a dry lube on the tract. Do that atleast twice a year. You can get a dry lube at Napa. If you use grease it will attract dirt then you will have a problem. Also when either extending or retracting stop when you hear the change in the sound.

[strat56]

Originally Posted by gljurczyk

Any system can fail, but you have the LCI system which if you look under there you should see two notched bars and two wheels that is driven by an electrical motor. Make sure that you apply a dry lube on the tract. Do that atleast twice a year. You can get a dry lube at Napa. If you use grease it will attract dirt then you will have a problem. Also when either extending or retracting stop when you hear the change in the sound.

Thanks for the tips and the ID of what system it is. There are two bars under the LR slide and one under the BR slide.

When they are fully extended I think they have clutches on them to prevent over extending because they stop and I hear a clicking sound if I accidentally hold the button down. Nothing on retraction though, they stop when they are fully retracted with no clicking.

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by strat56

Thanks for the tips and the ID of what system it is. There are two bars under the LR slide and one under the BR slide.

When they are fully extended I think they have clutches on them to prevent over extending because they stop and I hear a clicking sound if I accidentally hold the button down. Nothing on retraction though, they stop when they are fully retracted with no clicking.

If you are bringing it in you should still hear the clicking from the Clutches. Here is a sure fire trick that will tell you if you stop is correctly set. Put a piece of paper between the slide and the outside wall and see if you can pull it out? and how hard it is....

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by strat56

Thanks for the tips and the ID of what system it is. There are two bars under the LR slide and one under the BR slide.

When they are fully extended I think they have clutches on them to prevent over extending because they stop and I hear a clicking sound if I accidentally hold the button down. Nothing on retraction though, they stop when they are fully retracted with no clicking.

Here is the service manual incase you didn't get one it will tell you how to adjust them.

[strat56]

Originally Posted by gljurczyk

Here is the service manual incase you didn't get one it will tell you how to adjust them.

Thank you very much, you've been very helpful. I did not get one of these in my literature packet and I searched and found some but not this one.

[AquaMan]

Originally Posted by gljurczyk

If you are bringing it in you should still hear the clicking from the Clutches. Here is a sure fire trick that will tell you if you stop is correctly set. Put a piece of paper between the slide and the outside wall and see if you can pull it out? and how hard it is....

You will hear clicking, unless you have hydraulic slides.

[strat56]

Originally Posted by AquaMan

You will hear clicking, unless you have hydraulic slides.

I tested it yesterday, it does have a clutch coming as well.

[wana65stang]

Originally Posted by wana65stang

A follow up as of Apr 24th, dealer has no idea when part will be delivered so I was told to pick MH up and bring back when they get part in. So this means another hour and half drive to get, and hour and half back home. Then hour and half to return when part is in to be installed.So the fun continues!!!

Up date to slide problem , May 20th, part( slide gear track) in at dealer now, (and the skylight that they smashed the crap out of while there) was told that they can book me in for repairs on June 22, hope they can get get it finished by the 26th??? We will see how it goes

[SkipnTerri]

Originally Posted by wana65stang

Up date to slide problem , May 20th, part( slide gear track) in at dealer now, (and the skylight that they smashed the crap out of while there) was told that they can book me in for repairs on June 22, hope they can get get it finished by the 26th??? We will see how it goes

Squeaky wheel gets the grease. As long as this has been going on, keep pushin' and good luck!

[dmnewland]

One of my motors had the power and ground come loose while the slide is in. I think I can solder it if I can get the motor out. Problem is that I cant get to the external motor removal screw with the slide in as it is behind the slide trim. Any ideas?