Slim Rack Slide Motor

[MR.M]

Do you have any photos?

No i don't have any photo's ,,, but you can give it a try or you can cut away .

The choice is yours

 

[Larry-NC]

Safety blocks

Do you have any photos?

The customary way to block a sideout IN is to place a couple of blocks on top of it. They need to be just long enough to fit between the wall and the back side of the fascia (trim piece) at the top. 2x4 scraps will work fine.

 

[besweeet]

we were able to manually move the slide in and out

To manually retract, did you remove both motors at the same time? I've seen videos of other systems where they used a jack to provide support but Lippert's own manual doesn't mention needing anything.

 

[ForestGump34DS]

To manually retract, did you remove both motors at the same time? I've seen videos of other systems where they used a jack to provide support but Lippert's own manual doesn't mention needing anything.

Did not remove "good" motor. First reset the the controllers by holding the reset button....We learned that holding the motor button on the top of the touch pad while pushing the IN or OUT button would move the good motor about 9 inches before it would stop. Then pressing the top button again would give us another 9 inches. During the movement on the "good" side, it was necessary to push or pull the "bad" side manually to keep the slide "square" and not binding. This video shows the location of the buttons.....

 

[besweeet]

Did not remove "good" motor. First reset the the controllers by holding the reset button....We learned that holding the motor button on the top of the touch pad while pushing the IN or OUT button would move the good motor about 9 inches before it would stop. Then pressing the top button again would give us another 9 inches. During the movement on the "good" side, it was necessary to push or pull the "bad" side manually to keep the slide "square" and not binding. This video shows the location of the buttons.....

Was the bad side easy to push in while the good side was moving? Don't the motors have brakes?

 

[ForestGump34DS]

Was the bad side easy to push in while the good side was moving? Don't the motors have brakes?

This was our small bedroom slide....so yes, it moved easily, it required about 25 pounds of force. Not sure how the brake works, but we were energizing the good motor....not asking it to brake, and the bad motor was removed.

 

[ForestGump34DS]

If slide was out all the way you can get to the motor from the outside under the wiper seal . there is normally a screw holding motor in on the outside also . then you can pop motor up and push slide in very easy

I saw this reply while viewing "interesting" threads and wanted to share that Lippert has apparantly made a change in the Slim Racks that makes changing the motors from the outside problematic.....


Originally Posted by ForestGump34DS View Post

Brian, can you confirm that the slide motors can be replaced by removing the "ouside" slide wiper assembly ? Appreciate all the insight you can provide on this subject as it is not documented anywhere that I can find. Thank you.


I cannot. It used to be that the motors could be changed out from either side.

At some point, LCI changed to a new "H-column" where the motors can only be accessed from one side. We declined to go to this new column that was supposed to be more "stable", but after about a year they discontinued the column we used, and we were forced to go to their new version.

So on the interior, you can pull the bulb seal and change out the motor.
On the exterior, you have to remove the metal column face. It can still be done, it is just more involved.

The benefit it would seem, is that without a notch in the exterior maybe they prevent water getting on the motor?

 

[MR.M]

I saw this reply while viewing "interesting" threads and wanted to share that Lippert has apparantly made a change in the Slim Racks that makes changing the motors from the outside problematic.....


Originally Posted by ForestGump34DS View Post

Brian, can you confirm that the slide motors can be replaced by removing the "ouside" slide wiper assembly ? Appreciate all the insight you can provide on this subject as it is not documented anywhere that I can find. Thank you.


I cannot. It used to be that the motors could be changed out from either side.

At some point, LCI changed to a new "H-column" where the motors can only be accessed from one side. We declined to go to this new column that was supposed to be more "stable", but after about a year they discontinued the column we used, and we were forced to go to their new version.

So on the interior, you can pull the bulb seal and change out the motor.
On the exterior, you have to remove the metal column face. It can still be done, it is just more involved.

The benefit it would seem, is that without a notch in the exterior maybe they prevent water getting on the motor?

Consistently changing things . it's hard to keep up from yr to yr even day to day sometimes . one model will have one thing and then another unit same model will have it different .

 

[Larry-NC]

Hence...

Consistently changing things . it's hard to keep up from yr to yr even day to day sometimes . one model will have one thing and then another unit same model will have it different .

Hence the blue line in my signature block.

 

[FR3StOnge]

Wanted to share my experience with a slim rack slide out problem. 2022 FR3 34DS bedroom slide would not retract....fault code flashing that stops needed to be reset. Discovered that motor #2 was not operating....motor #1 would move the slide, but no movement from motor #2. Swapped touch pads, then motor controllers with no change. Removed moulding to get to motor. Replaced motor with a $150 motor from Ebay. Lippert wanted $737. $150 motor worked great....problem solved.

Note to Forest River....sure would like to see videos on how to get to the motors when it becomes necessary to remove them (including moulding and confining interior walls.)....both in the stuck open and stuck closed positions. All FR3 & Georgetown owners should know how to do this in case mobile repair on site may be unlikely.

Right now our Motor #1 is not working- what motor did you get as a replacement- supposed to be camping for Fathers Day and had to scrap that due to the slide not moving IN - stuck OUT - also - where the heck IS the motor??? You are so right- there is no clear cut way to see where the heck this sucker is ??

FR3 2021 34DS

 

[Bob K4TAX]

First, one should have a printed manual at their disposal. It is available on-line for free. It shows how to diagnose a motor issue. It shows how to remove and install a motor. And it shows how to synchronize the motors.

For the exact motors, I purchased a pair from AMAZON for 119.95 total.

2pcs 236575 RV in-Wall Slide-Out Motor, IG-42 (10mm) Motor Assembly, 300:1 High Torque Gear Ratio Compatible with Lippert Schwintek in-Wall Slide System (Three Year Warranty)​

These are 300:1 gear ratio motors and must be physically disconnected from the drive and gear shaft in order to move the slide in or out. There are 2 motors, one forward, one aft. Without physical removal and shaft disconnect by lifting the motor up about 1/2", the slide won't move. Yes one does have to remove some interior trim to get access to the motor and motor connector. The manual shows this. It is about a 2 hr. job depending on ones skills and dexterity.

A very important note to all. The slide must always be fully extended or fully retracted every time. No short in's or out's. FULLY in or out only! This is per the manual. AND, after extension or retraction of the slide, one must hold the button or switch for an additional 5 to 10 seconds AFTER the slide has stopped moving in order to assure the motors are synchronized. Failure to do this will cause future issues. The electronics in the controller will shut the motors off at the proper time.

The above is from my personal experience having done this by myself and not what someone said!

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[NXR]

First, one should have a printed manual at their disposal. It is available on-line for free. It shows how to diagnose a motor issue. It shows how to remove and install a motor. And it shows how to synchronize the motors.

For the exact motors, I purchased a pair from AMAZON for 119.95 total.

2pcs 236575 RV in-Wall Slide-Out Motor, IG-42 (10mm) Motor Assembly, 300:1 High Torque Gear Ratio Compatible with Lippert Schwintek in-Wall Slide System (Three Year Warranty)​

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While there are some basic similarities, the FR3 has never used the Schwintek system. The later ones use the SlimRack system. Earlier ones used the BAL Accu-Slide cable system.

Different motors and different syncing process.

Ray

 

[fuzzball]

While there are some basic similarities, the FR3 has never used the Schwintek system. The later ones use the SlimRack system. Earlier ones used the BAL Accu-Slide cable system.

Different motors and different syncing process.

Ray

I've got the SlimRack. I actually don't go all the way out and leave it there. It seems like when you do that the last little bit of travel puts the slide into a bind. It seems to travel up slightly that last inch or two. Doesn't look like it would be good on all the components. I stop just short of that or go all the way out then back in a couple inches to "relax" it. No issues so far.

 

[NXR]

It's not an issue. When ours was new we had a slide binding so we rejected the delivery. I was showing the dealer tech where the binding was occurring from outside by running the slide from the app.

When we went back in we saw the bed slide had actually snagged the carpet under the bed and ripped it as easily as Superman could rip a phonebook in half, binding and all. Didn't even bog the motors down.

Which slide is that?

When you run it back in you're not compressing the tube seals the same amount and you can end up with a leak inside. But you gotta do what makes you comfortable.

Ray

 

[fuzzball]

It's not an issue. When ours was new we had a slide binding so we rejected the delivery. I was showing the dealer tech where the binding was occurring from outside by running the slide from the app.

When we went back in we saw the bed slide had actually snagged the carpet under the bed and ripped it as easily as Superman could rip a phonebook in half, binding and all. Didn't even bog the motors down.

Which slide is that?

When you run it back in you're not compressing the tube seals the same amount and you can end up with a leak inside. But you gotta do what makes you comfortable.

Ray

The living room slide is more noticeable but I operate both of them the same way. My brother had a 2022 30DS with same slides as mine and had a lot of issues. I hold my breath every time I move them. LOL

 

[NXR]

I'm probably jinxing myself but we're about to start our seventh year with this thing, three slides, 23,000 miles, and zero slide mechanism problems. So far.

Ray