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Old 11-27-2006, 03:06 AM   #1
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Hydraulic Slide-out system stops multiple times

I have a 2005 3295RK. About a year ago I noticed fluid in the hydraulic motor pan in the front compartment; subsequently the dealer replaced the motor due to a leak found. Since then, the slide-out system has started stopping multiple times during either the in or out cycle. Last week, after wintewrizing the unit, the slide system stopped 8 times trying to close it; sometimes a slide would travel less then 6 inches before shutting down. I have to wait a while, and sometimes even reverse the slide direction momentarily, to get it to continue to operate. The bedroom slide normally works fine, but the dining room and kitchen slides stop. It used to be that the kitchen slide moves second, but now either back slide can start moving after the bedroom slide finishes.
Has anyone had this problem? Any suggestions as to the cause and possible solution?
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Old 11-27-2006, 03:08 AM   #2
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Could be the fuses, inline, been talked about here a few times, try a search, be SURE to click ARCHIVES.

Or, try to contact MIMF here on the forum.

Good luck.
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Old 11-27-2006, 03:37 AM   #3
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It sounds like there may be air trapped in the system that didn't get properly bled out when the new pump was installed. If that is the case, it should clear itself up after a few cycles. Just one place to start looking.
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Old 11-27-2006, 03:40 AM   #4
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If you have the manual shut off valves just off the hydraulic pump ... make sure they are all fully open ... dealer may have "adjusted" them for you. After the breaker located below the pump in the front compartment trips a few times it starts to get weak. You may need to replace it.
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Old 11-27-2006, 03:52 AM   #5
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I had same problem on my 2955RL. Checked all connections and fluid, but MIMF (Dale) suggested replacing the 50A auto-reset breaker (on the bulkhead below the pump w/red cover). For $4.59 I got a replacement from RV dealer and Voila! Works great. I also bought a spare. Just be sure to disconnect the battery (Neg.) before installing. Takes less than 10 minutes!
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Old 11-27-2006, 03:54 AM   #6
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The circuit breaker is bad. You need to replace it and be sure it is heavy enough 70-100 amps. When I did mine I piggybacked 2 40 amp breakers[40+40= 80 amps. and that stopped the problem. This was told by MIMF to do. If the dealer doesn't know this,well do what you need to.
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Old 11-27-2006, 03:59 AM   #7
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I guess I didn't realize it had an auto reset breaker. That would explain why it would work again after waiting a bit. Sorry.
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Old 11-27-2006, 05:05 AM   #8
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Hmmmm, now I have to go look and see where my breaker is. I have heard of this before. Luckily, I have not had this problem so far.
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Old 11-27-2006, 06:09 AM   #9
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On our 3295RK the circuit breaker was too low a rating. Keystone replaced it with the correct breaker. A year or two later we had some similar problems but this time it was the slide mechanisms needing lubing. Once that was done, no more problems. Just lube it once per year or so. But use a lubricant that will not attract dirt.
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Old 11-27-2006, 06:14 AM   #10
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All my slides work on one valve since our unit is considered and "oldie." However, I wouldn't worry about which slide goes in second after the bedroom slide. It all depends on the amount of resistance that the slide mechanism experiences. For example, your rig might be tilting off level to one side or the other just a teensy bit and this would cause the slide on the "high" side to beging to go in right after the bedroom slide. Nothing to worry about.

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Old 11-27-2006, 07:48 AM   #11
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There you go folks, you've got it figured out!

judanl, if you need more help, send me a PM. I'll do what I can.
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Old 11-27-2006, 09:35 AM   #12
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I would strongly suggest that you buy the SLIDE OUT SLICKERS. They make the slide outs slide so much easier. They are made by LIPPERT,the same ones that made the slide out and the frame. I have a 3475[3 slides] and use them on the two that slide on the carpet. You will not be able to use them on the bed room but if I could I certainly would.
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Old 11-27-2006, 11:59 AM   #13
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Had similer problem on our 03-2880 talked to Dale Brubaker @ lippert phone# 866-524-7821 ext 4542 ( they make the pump). He started me on replacing in line fuse with 80 amps this did not solve my problem.On my pump i have a electric selinoid thatI suspected was bad asked if he would sale me one.He said no -- but I'll mail you one no charge they even paided shipping I installed the new one and slides worked as advertised I hope this gets back to you as my computer skills suck
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Old 11-27-2006, 03:19 PM   #14
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There you go folks, you've got it figured out!

judanl, if you need more help, send me a PM. I'll do what I can.
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Old 11-27-2006, 03:25 PM   #15
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Well, it sounds like we know what is wrong, and how to fix it with a new breaker. Thanks to all who contributed.
I see a couple of possibilities as to WHY it happened: 1). Keystone does not put a big enough auto-reset circuit breaker in the line (but anything beyond 50 amps is manual reset), so maybe a piggyback of two 30's or 40's? 2). The slides are in bad need of lubrication: does the manual state just how to lube them, and which lube doesn't collect dirt?
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I would strongly suggest that you buy the SLIDE OUT SLICKERS. They make the slide outs slide so much easier. They are made by LIPPERT,the same ones that made the slide out and the frame. I have a 3475[3 slides] and use them on the two that slide on the carpet. You will not be able to use them on the bed room but if I could I certainly would.
Actually, you can use them on the bedroom slide...you just have to cut them down to fit.
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Old 11-28-2006, 12:11 AM   #17
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My breaker has been acting up for about a month. I am trying to get Keystone or Lippert to send me a new one through a local dealer. I found out that Lippert gets these breakers from a couple of different suppliers. Lippert has had this breaker breakdown for several years on different models. I took mine off it is mounted on top of the pump motor on my unit. This is just my opinion, but I beleive some of these breakers are to small for the slides they are trying to push.
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Well, it sounds like we know what is wrong, and how to fix it with a new breaker. Thanks to all who contributed.
I see a couple of possibilities as to WHY it happened: 1). Keystone does not put a big enough auto-reset circuit breaker in the line (but anything beyond 50 amps is manual reset), so maybe a piggyback of two 30's or 40's? 2). The slides are in bad need of lubrication: does the manual state just how to lube them, and which lube doesn't collect dirt?
MIMF2 recommends silicone lubricant. Keystone gave me a can of TFE 101 back when they worked on our rig a year and a half ago. Silicone should be fine.

To lube it, spray the lube on the teeth on the bottom of each of the two square tubes on each slide. Then spray some into the gearpack the that run that square tube in and out. I did only the slides with the exposed tubes. No need to lube the shiny round chrome tube although it's not a bad idea to wipe it off if dirty. Our slides would also get jumpy when moving when they needed lubing.

You can test a lube by spraying some on some cardboard then sprinkle dirt on it. Turn the cardboard upside down to see if the dirt sticks.
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