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Old 08-05-2017, 01:16 PM   #1
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Slide out

New member here, first 5th wheel owned (2014 Columbus 320RS). Had 5 motorhomes.
Same issues as others, soft floor, residential fridge loose, now living room slide won't go out. Sounds like motor running but gears slipping. Any ideas?
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Old 08-05-2017, 04:12 PM   #2
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Check underneath the slide and make sure the pinion gear is rotating and makes contact with the rack.
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Old 08-05-2017, 08:26 PM   #3
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Need to get under camper and remove vinyl barrier to expose slide motor & mechanism.
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Old 08-12-2017, 01:21 AM   #4
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Finally got the running gear exposed. Room will not go out. Motor runs but clutch slipping. Actuator may be binding? Should I replace actuator and motor?
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Old 08-17-2017, 10:04 PM   #5
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Replaced actuator and motor, slide out now works great.
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Old 08-22-2017, 05:00 PM   #6
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I have a 2014 gently used unit that I picked up last year. This is good information for the eventual failure in my 5'r. Thank you for keeping us updated on your progress.
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