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Old 08-09-2018, 05:35 PM   #1
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Near disaster and a question

We uncovered the rig today and saw that the bdrm slide had creeped out about 6 inches during the winter. I am also still having the 12 breaker issue with slide outs. I had my buddy hold the slide switch on while I jumped the breaker with a crescent wrench. I had my head in the front and was waiting for the heavy load groan from the pump that signals all slides out and tight. What I heard at the very end of the run was breaking wood. I immediately pulled the wrench and looked down the road side of the rig. The top of the bdrm slide was out 6 inches, the bottom was out about 20 inches. Evidently the slide topper mechanism locked up at 6 inches and kept the top form going out any farther. I think the wood breaking noise was the bottom of the bdrm slide facing starting to pull loose. My question is, has anyone else had a slide topper lock up like that?? I ran the slide back in and am waiting for my new breaker to arrive. (thank you Amazon)
 
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Old 08-11-2018, 05:09 PM   #2
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Have had slide toppers for 15-18 years and have never seen that issue
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We never have, but a neighbor in our snowbird park did. Would think a very rare occurrence. He suffered no damage.
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Old 08-12-2018, 04:58 AM   #4
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Hi

Yes same problem but no damage one of the supports at the outer edge of the slide broke instead of causing damage to the slide. Now all slide toppers are removed.

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Old 08-12-2018, 06:31 AM   #5
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I saw it happen in Michigan about 3 years ago. Was a pretty old and neglected Jayco fiver. Owner cut the fabric and the slide came right on out when he tried again.
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