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11-24-2008, 10:20 AM
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Location: Hot Valley
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Slide out hydraulic unit
Anyone know if it's OK to throttle the slide out control valves on the Hydraulic unit to slow down the slides? I've went through the information the company has online and nothing is mentioned.
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11-24-2008, 11:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bakersfield
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02Pullin,
I'm not familiar with the "throttle" you speak of. You are the first person I've heard of that has a problem with the slides going too fast. Most folks complain about them being too slow.
What part of Bakersfield do you live in? We are in the southwest. We're near the corner of Stine and Ming. There are now several of us with Montanas here in town.
Are you planning to go to Quartzsite?
See you on the road.
HamRad
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11-24-2008, 12:24 PM
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Montana Master
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Its your rig work with it to your satisfaction. I dont think you will harm anything.
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11-24-2008, 12:25 PM
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quote:Originally posted by HamRad
02Pullin,
I'm not familiar with the "throttle" you speak of. You are the first person I've heard of that has a problem with the slides going too fast. Most folks complain about them being too slow.
What part of Bakersfield do you live in? We are in the southwest. We're near the corner of Stine and Ming. There are now several of us with Montanas here in town.
Are you planning to go to Quartzsite?
See you on the road.
HamRad
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I'm new to Monty and this unit and the sides come out a lot faster. Noticed the the valves on the hydraulic unit would open or close which I take is counter-clockwise to open, clock-wise to shut off. Was just wondering if half open and slowed down the slide and would it harm anything.
Also in the Southwest Wilson and Akers. So about 1/2 mile. to the north of you off ash is another guy who picked up a Monty in March.
Can't make Quartzsite, Wife still working and needs her vacations for the other trips. First couple of years after I retired I'd go up each Jan and stay at Boulder Creek in Lone Pine. Since then I've been day care for Grandaughter. Best job I've ever had. Of course she'll be 2 in April so that's about the time they can off in any direction.
For years we went to Lake Tahoe for 2 weeks in the spring and 2 weeks up north at Benbow rv resort at the foot of the redwoods. Now it's Pismo coast village and Mammoth Lakes.
Well hope to see ya and if you ever need a hand just give a yell.
02pullin.
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11-24-2008, 12:59 PM
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Montana Master
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Heating up the motor would be my only concern.
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11-24-2008, 01:17 PM
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quote:Originally posted by H. John Kohl
Heating up the motor would be my only concern.
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John,
Same as I was wondering about. Along with the relief valve giving out.
Best guess I'll get at home with it and after awhile it won't be fast enough.
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11-24-2008, 03:06 PM
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Montana Master
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I think those valves are to be either full on or full off. Best call the MFG and ask their opinion.
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11-24-2008, 03:47 PM
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Montana Master
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Dave,
OK.... I see what you mean. DeWalt(DeWald?) is no longer in business or at least I don't think they are. Perhaps MIMF will stop by and give us some insight regarding this issue. I have mine either all the way open or all the way closed.
We live pretty close to each other. Our first pull was to Boulder Creek! We had some friends who were a year or so ahead of us with their RVing.... so they took us under their wing. Love that area. The Whitney view is spectacular isn't it? And we love the Redwood area. You can visit my PictureTrail site and view some Redwood pics.
Thanks for offer of help. I may well call you up one of these days. And you do have the very best job in the world! Nothing better than taking care of a grandchild!
Dennis
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11-25-2008, 10:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Hey gang!!
The IRC (Individual Room Control) valves are designed to be all of the way open or, all of the way closed. There is no in between.
What it does is, restrict the flow of the fluid under high pressure and does cause it to heat slightly because, you are trying to force it it thru a smaller orifice. I am sure each of you can think of an example that you can relate to.
As I recall, it was not recommended to do unless in some type of emergemcy situation. I have never been able to figure out what an emergency situation could be. But, the great thing about the fluid, which is normally automatic transmission fluid, that stuff is designed to work under extreme temperatures, anyway.
I hope this response has helped.
I have no idea if Lippert is still working on a flow control type valve any more or not. At one time there was some discussion about it and that was around the time they came up with the half turn ball valves in stead of those "long winded" twisty turny things that no one could open or close because of the pressure build up behind them. Remember?
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11-25-2008, 11:10 AM
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quote:Originally posted by MIMF
Hey gang!!
The IRC (Individual Room Control) valves are designed to be all of the way open or, all of the way closed. There is no in between.
What it does is, restrict the flow of the fluid under high pressure and does cause it to heat slightly because, you are trying to force it it thru a smaller orifice. I am sure each of you can think of an example that you can relate to.
As I recall, it was not recommended to do unless in some type of emergemcy situation. I have never been able to figure out what an emergency situation could be. But, the great thing about the fluid, which is normally automatic transmission fluid, that stuff is designed to work under extreme temperatures, anyway.
I hope this response has helped.
I have no idea if Lippert is still working on a flow control type valve any more or not. At one time there was some discussion about it and that was around the time they came up with the half turn ball valves in stead of those "long winded" twisty turny things that no one could open or close because of the pressure build up behind them. Remember?
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Thanks MIMF
That's the way I'll keep them.
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