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[rickh]

l have 2003 montana when l push the button to pull in slideout the slideout stops wait push button again comes in alittle stops wait 4 times before slide is all the way in any suggestions

[bncinwv]

Do a search on auto-reset breaker for the slides located in the battery compartment. Sounds like it needs replaced or upgraded. There have been many posts and even installation instructions with pictures on previous posts.
Bingo

[rickh]

thank you

[bncinwv]

If you cannot find the previous posts, let us know...and welcome to the forum!!
Bingo

[HOOK]

Bingo x 2

[Tom S.]

Many of us have either installed a higher rated breaker or installed two 40 amp ones wired in parallel. Send me your eamil address in a PM and I'll send you a picture of ours.

[DQDick]

Definitely what Tom said. As the nights get colder that problem will raise it's ugly head more often.

[Art-n-Marge]

There are several problems that can cause what you see and the most common is the underrated circuit breaker. Tom S. offered to send you the info on fixing that... here's some other reasons that can create enough stress to cause the circuit breaker to reset. Since these are autoresetting breakers, waiting a few seconds (or just hold the button down) for the breaker to reset, then you'll be able to proceed until they are fully extended or retracted:

Low battery - if the rig's batteries are not fully charged, the lower voltage will cause an increase in amperage when running the slides and cause the breakers to reset.

Low fluid in the reservoir - If the ATF in the reservoir is low, then this can cause the slide stuttering as the fluid pressure attempts to keep up.

Cold weather - this can cause the ATF fluid to thicken up (but it's gotta be pretty cold since ATF is supposed to work in most cold weather). The fluid not being as viscous can cause extra stress and reset the breakers.

Make sure the stabilizers are down - This minimizes natural movement of the rig as the slides extend or retract. This extra movement can cause extra stress of the slides and cause the breakers to reset. Make sure all rig stabilizers are down and firm before extending or retracting the slides.

I've had all these problems (except the cold weather), but ever since I installed the dual breakers and check that the other conditions are taken care of, then I've not had a single problem since.

The final problem it could be is the slides need adjustment but I hope this is not your problem, cuz this one can be a tough one to fix. When the slides are out or in or don't move in a crooked position then this is probably not your problem. Let's certainly hope this is not the case.

[jimcol]

I think this post with pictures may help you: http://www.montanaowners.com/forums/...ircuit,breaker
Jim

[Just148]

Hydraulic Fluid is cold. Michigan weather.

[BB_TX]

Here is a picture of mine. I used two short buss bars covered in shrink tubing from Home Depot and connected two 40 amp breakers in parallel.
First I just replaced the old 50 amp with a new 50 amp. That lasted a year before it started failing again. The two 40s have worked fine for the last two years.
Modified breakers.

[rickh]

when l pulled in slide outs it stopped again 4 different times , when it was all the way in l checked the hydro fluid and it was 1 quart low added fluid when l get home l will have to put out the slide out and see if that was the problem , also l changed the breaker fuse

[rickh]

thank all of you guys for your suggestions

[rickh]

well my wife and l are back home hydro fluid is full changed breaker fuse with another 30 amp , that is what is on this unit only 2 slides , the bedroom slide works great but again when l put slide out, out it stopped once and when i pulled slide out in it stopped 7 times , l was standing by the motor when my wife push slide button it would stop and then pop then she would push the button in it would go in Little stop then pop over and over any ideas go with a 50 amp is the wire large enough ? talked with tech support lippert they said check with Montana

[mainer]

We had the same problem on our Big Sky. (stop and go with the slides) It was still under warranty so we brought it to the dealer.

This is what they found, there was a leak between the tank and pump which caused it to suck in air. Since it was still under warranty Lippert replaced it.

Hope this helps.

[rickh]

why would the problem be just on big slide not bedroom slide , did you have problem with more then one slide , thank you for info

[rickh]

is there one hose per slide ?

[mainer]

quote:Originally posted by rickh

why would the problem be just on big slide not bedroom slide , did you have problem with more then one slide , thank you for info

We have 4 slides on our 5th wheel. I'm trying to remember if it was just on the large slide (living room/dining area) which comes in last. I don't believe so.

[rickh]

lam going to try 50 amp breaker instead of the 30amp cross my fingers
thanks

[mainer]

quote:Originally posted by rickh

lam going to try 50 amp breaker instead of the 30amp cross my fingers
thanks

Hope the 50 amp takes care of your problem...