Slide problem

[johnm]

Ok, finally starting to get discouraged with our 385. Got a sofa slide on the curb side that has both front cables cutting through the aluminum trim. They have cut about 3/16 of an inch so far, downwards and towards the front of the trailer. It also binds quite heavily and I think something is going to break before long. There is also a noise on the rear side of the slide - likely where it might be binding.

Anybody with any ideas to further look into it from my end?

 

[BryanValRox]

Ok, finally starting to get discouraged with our 385. Got a sofa slide on the curb side that has both front cables cutting through the aluminum trim. They have cut about 3/16 of an inch so far, downwards and towards the front of the trailer. It also binds quite heavily and I think something is going to break before long. There is also a noise on the rear side of the slide - likely where it might be binding.
Anybody with any ideas to further look into it from my end?View attachment 4335

John,
Check this post out, it might be helpful.
Thread 'Bedroom Slide Moans No More'
https://alliancervowners.com/forum/threads/bedroom-slide-moans-no-more.3262/

Also head out to the BAL RV site, they have an excellent training series posted there that will help you address any issues you might be having.
Your pictures support that you likely have bent or loose mounting brackets either inside or outside or both. You might even have mis adjusted cables that are to loose.
The other senerio could be the motor deflection problem many of us are having, and that can lead to loose cables.

 

[johnm]

John,
Check this post out, it might be helpful.
Thread 'Bedroom Slide Moans No More'
https://alliancervowners.com/forum/threads/bedroom-slide-moans-no-more.3262/

Also head out to the BAL RV site, they have an excellent training series posted there that will help you address any issues you might be having.
Your pictures support that you likely have bent or loose mounting brackets either inside or outside or both. You might even have mis adjusted cables that are to loose.
The other senerio could be the motor deflection problem many of us are having, and that can lead to loose cables.

The mounting brackets look fine - at least on the outside of the slide. If they are bent - it isnt detectable - but I will check again. And will look at the web site. Thanks!

 

[johnm]

Had a tech look at it and determined that there is at least one bad motor/gear box on the rear of the slide (curb side sofa slide). Makes a loud banging noise when its operated. The other motor may be ok... Question - does the slide need to be removed to replace/repair it?
Also - is there a manual way to retract the slide? When we head home, it will need to be operated a couple more times...

 

[BryanValRox]

Had a tech look at it and determined that there is at least one bad motor/gear box on the rear of the slide (curb side sofa slide). Makes a loud banging noise when its operated. The other motor may be ok... Question - does the slide need to be removed to replace/repair it?
Also - is there a manual way to retract the slide? When we head home, it will need to be operated a couple more times...

Hi John,
1. The slide doesn’t need to be removed to replace the motor.
2. I would suggest both sides get replaced at the same time.
3. Make sure the new parts have the revised/strengthen design .
4. There are two way to manually retract, one via the controller buttons if motor still works some, two by inserting the manual drive tool in the top of the motor and use your power drill. Of course, both methods require the drive mechanism to be somewhat functional.
5. The internal and external L brackets control the cable alignment vertically and prevents it cutting into the jam brackets, so be sure those are reinspected during your repair.
5. Again, be sure to head out to the BAL site, the video series will walk you thru all of this step by step. It is what gave me the confidence to replace both of our slide motors myself.