Slide Out Gearbox failure

[MasterBlaster]

Has anyone had any problems with the slide out gear box stripping the gears? We were at NASCAR race this weekend and when we went to close the BH slideout it would not do anything but grind the gears. Had to pay $270 for RV repair to come out and get the slide back in. Visited local repair shop and they are contacting Forest River to see about replacing the gearbox. Not complaining or anything just wanted to know if anyone else has had this problem. Sure hope I can get it fixed before June so we can still make the Rally.

[joet19711]

Originally Posted by MasterBlaster

Has anyone had any problems with the slide out gear box stripping the gears? We were at NASCAR race this weekend and when we went to close the BH slideout it would not do anything but grind the gears. Had to pay $270 for RV repair to come out and get the slide back in. Visited local repair shop and they are contacting Forest River to see about replacing the gearbox. Not complaining or anything just wanted to know if anyone else has had this problem. Sure hope I can get it fixed before June so we can still make the Rally.

Dennis. BH ?? I have Power Gear (dinette) Norco (bedroom)

[joet19711]

After re read, must be this one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7F6HRn_4cQ

[joet19711]

BAL Norco Accu-Slide Motor & Gear Box Kit - Slide-Out Parts - Hardware

is this it?

[MasterBlaster]

Joe, that is it. BH (bunkhouse)

[joet19711]

You can also purchase that part on e-bay.

didn't know you were a NASCAR fan or I would invited you to camp out

here and go to the Dover 500

[dlfishing]

Can you post the link for the video? I would like to save it on my iPad

[5picker]

Originally Posted by dlfishing

Can you post the link for the video? I would like to save it on my iPad

Remove the *** from the middle of the link.

https://www.youtube.com***/watch?v=V7F6HRn_4cQ

[joet19711]

Originally Posted by 5picker

Remove the *** from the middle of the link.

https://www.youtube.com***/watch?v=V7F6HRn_4cQ

Yes, that's right and here is a link to the service manual

http://norcoind.com/bal/downloads/ac...ice-manual.pdf

[MasterBlaster]

Originally Posted by joet19711

You can also purchase that part on e-bay.

didn't know you were a NASCAR fan or I would invited you to camp out

here and go to the Dover 500

Yea, been NASCAR car fan forever. Go when I can to the races, you guys should be having a good one up there this weekend.

[joet19711]

Originally Posted by MasterBlaster

Yea, been NASCAR car fan forever. Go when I can to the races, you guys should be having a good one up there this weekend.

Daughter having Kentucky Derby party here on Saturday, have hot passes

for Sunday. should be good, except weather not so good. Daughter is a

vendor

Did you ever do Daytona? we go every year. If you want to go let me

know.

[dmax36]

Replaced ours last year. The “Dental Problem” was just one tooth stripped. Once off that tooth it would move until the gear came around full turn. With a couple of phone calls the Gear Box mfg sent a new one complimentary. Was not the easiest to replace and with persistence required to re-“calibrate”. When you finish you will have a good understanding on how it works. I would only recommend doing yourself if mechanically inclined. I think I could reinstall a new gearbox now in one hour, providing no other damaged or broken chains/cables. Be sure to read and watch the mfg manuals.
Best of luck....Bob

[MasterBlaster]

Originally Posted by joet19711

Daughter having Kentucky Derby party here on Saturday, have hot passes

for Sunday. should be good, except weather not so good. Daughter is a

vendor

Did you ever do Daytona? we go every year. If you want to go let me

know.

Have been couple times. Have to get together and go.

[MasterBlaster]

Originally Posted by dmax36

Replaced ours last year. The “Dental Problem” was just one tooth stripped. Once off that tooth it would move until the gear came around full turn. With a couple of phone calls the Gear Box mfg sent a new one complimentary. Was not the easiest to replace and with persistence required to re-“calibrate”. When you finish you will have a good understanding on how it works. I would only recommend doing yourself if mechanically inclined. I think I could reinstall a new gearbox now in one hour, providing no other damaged or broken chains/cables. Be sure to read and watch the mfg manuals.

Best of luck....Bob

Thanks Bob, talked with dealer scheduled for repair the 17th.

[Sunset beast]

Originally Posted by joet19711

You can also purchase that part on e-bay.

didn't know you were a NASCAR fan or I would invited you to camp out

here and go to the Dover 500

Joet19711, were you at the Dover race this past weekend? I was camping there in lot2.

[joet19711]

Originally Posted by Sunset beast

Joet19711, were you at the Dover race this past weekend? I was camping there in lot2.

Yes, I was there on Sunday....I only live about 25 miles from there, it is

better to just drive there.

[MasterBlaster]

Update:

Gearbox replaced today. Dealers done an excellent job and accomplished it without problems. No obvious reason for the failure of the gearbox, guess it was just a weak one. Slide does move in and out much smoother now with new gearbox. Just wanted to update everyone.

[mookieblaylock]

Good to hear.

I see that you’re in Alabama - what dealer do you use?

[joet19711]

That's great Dennis, see you in a couple of weeks. Making trip to Fenwick Island next week then on to Tenn. MH at Freightliner for service and other issues, should be finished today.

[MasterBlaster]

Originally Posted by joet19711

That's great Dennis, see you in a couple of weeks. Making trip to Fenwick Island next week then on to Tenn. MH at Freightliner for service and other issues, should be finished today.

Safe travels see ya soon