Slideout type?

[Jon1967]

I am a newbie and just bought a 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express 192RBS. It has one slideout for the couch. I have seen pics of different types of slideouts, but haven't been able to figure out what type it is and where the controller is located. Thanks for any help.

[bikendan]

Moved thread from the Tech and Repair section's Slideouts sub-forum to the Coachmen sub-forum since the OP is asking for model-specific information and not a general question.
OP, the questions you are asking are specific to your particular Coachmen model.
When asking for model-specific information, it's best to post in your brand's sub-forum.
Looking at a video of your trailer, the slideout is definitely not a Schwintek system.
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[fipntdot]

If it's like ours, the control is on the main control panel just inside the door. One of the lower switches.

[Tim-Nancy-C]

Are you asking where the buttons to make the slide go in-out are located ( how to operate) or are you asking if there is a control box that runs the slide hidden away(abd where it is?)

Not all slide mechanisms have a control box. You need to know what type of slide you have; rack & Pinion ( look for gears and teeth under the slide), swintech (sp?), or something else.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by Tim-Nancy-C

You need to know what type of slide you have; rack & Pinion ( look for gears and teeth under the slide), swintech (sp?), or something else.

I already eliminated it being a Schwintek slide system, in my previous post.

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[Tim-Nancy-C]

Originally Posted by bikendan

I already eliminated it being a Schwintek slide system, in my previous post.

I guess that post didn't make the transition to this thread when it was moved. My Apex has rack & Pinion and there is no controller for my single slide. You just push the button to make it go in/out.

I found this video that explained a lot about that style of slide. Unfortunately I have a covered underbelly so I can't see the motors without some work.

https://youtu.be/d39kcNvRROk

It shows one way to get the slide in/out if the motor has issues and the manual crank doesn't work.

[Jon1967]

Are you asking where the buttons to make the slide go in-out are located ( how to operate) or are you asking if there is a control box that runs the slide hidden away(abd where it is?)

Not all slide mechanisms have a control box. You need to know what type of slide you have; rack & Pinion ( look for gears and teeth under the slide), swintech (sp?), or something else.


These are exactly the questions I am asking. I did not see the post that eliminated it from being a Swintech.

[fipntdot]

Since that is cleared up. Our Freedom Express is a rack and pinion. As mentioned earlier, the only control for it is on the main switch panel that is right inside the main entry-door. This is the same panel where the tank level and basic battery level indicators are. I understand our unit is three years newer so things may have changed.

[Jon1967]

Thanks to those that replied. So in conclusion, it is a rack and pinion type slideout, and the only controller is the simple in/out button.
The underbelly is sealed so can't see anything but a single metal piece (must be the rack) under the middle. Just wanted to know in case I have future problems. Thanks again.

[RedHills]

I think its a Lippert...my 246rks (may) have the same slide. There are a few other components. Namely a small white box that uses an rj45 wire connector like a phone jack. FR master component list link.

https://forestriverinc.com/Owners/Component-Manuals

Most every item FR utilizes in their builds.