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Old 03-09-2014, 12:49 PM   #1
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slideout not staying closed

I have a 2004 Cardinal 33ts the bedroom slide while in storage will open about 2-3 inches I can close it and in a couple of weeks it is open again 2-3 inches any help on what is causing this is greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Old 03-09-2014, 12:58 PM   #2
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donno what is causing it, but you can get a spring loaded retaining pole to stop it. Might be a good thing anyway.
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Old 03-09-2014, 01:08 PM   #3
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I guess it just started doing this.

Is this an electric or hydraulic system?

If hydraulic have you checked to see if it is low on fluid or if there is air in the system yet?
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thanks for input it started this about a month ago the hyd level is not low air in sys I do not know it is smooth out and in this is the only slide doing this. I hate to put a spring lock on it knowing there is a problem.
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I would make sure there is no air in the system (double check) before moving on.

If your manual says how to bleed the system if you can do so.
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thanks again for the replies I will check for air in sys
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Old 03-09-2014, 07:46 PM   #7
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Sounds like you need to performs the hydraulic cylinder test I found on Lippert's site. Here's the link... http://www.lci1.com/images/support/lipsheet/0076.pdf

Unless you're comfortable working with hydraulics, it looks like a job for the dealer.

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Old 03-09-2014, 08:35 PM   #8
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thanks dave for the info I will check these things this week weather is getting better.
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