Slider Problem/Question

[dsprik]

I will have to get under the slides during our PDI and see what you are discussing here. I will have the PDI guy show me where these shear bolts are located. I want to make sure I see what Dale is talking about "working against the cylinder", so I make sure that I don't do this the hard way.

[sreigle]

Parallel to the main coach you will see a long square tube. Each end has a small bolt through it. That's the shear bolt. On the early models, like our 2003, the bolts had too short a shoulder, allowing some of the pressure to be on the threads, which is a weak point on bolts. The new bolts have a longer shoulder. The ones Dale recommends actually have the shoulder come through too far so you have to use two or three washers with it to cinch down the nut. Hope that helps. I have a couple of spares but I think I'll get a few more. Ours broke as we were breaking down to leave a park and having to find an open hardware store in Moab, UT, that happened to have those bolts might have delayed our departure significantly had I not had a couple of spare bolts.

[dsprik]

Thanks, Steve. That gives me a good idea what to look for.

[RKassl]

I got back outside to see what you are talking about. Sure enough there was that square pipe parallel to the coach. I see the two screws you were talking about. I also see the hydraulic rod. What actually causes the slider to move in and out? I guess the hydraulic piston pulls it in or out and the perpendicular teeth gears cause the slider to move straight in or out. Am I close to the great truth?

Thanks we will be leaving early tomorrow morning for a week of vacation.

Happy Memorial Day!

[MIMF2]

Good job, Steve. You're making my job much easier.

Dave, just to reinterate, the bolts you are looking for are in each end of the 1" square tube. Each end connects to the round shaft of the gear pack assembly. The 1" square tube runs parallel to the main beam of the chassis from one gear pack assembly to the other on the opposite end of the room.

Bob, you have hit the great truth perfectly.

I'm going to turn all of you MOC members into slide out techs yet.

Everybody, have a great day!

Dale

[dsprik]

Thanks, Dale! Very helpful for the un-enlightened (me).

[richfaa]

Really good course on Shear pin identification..I have them located and identified...however.. Since they are intended to shear they must be protecting something from more serious damage. Why do they shear and what do they protect.