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Slideouts
Mar 19, 2018 11:29:37 GMT -5
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Post by Bammer on Mar 19, 2018 11:29:37 GMT -5
New owners here, see a lot of things about protecting slideouts and whatnot. Is that some that breaks easily or something specific we should do/pay attention to? Thanks
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Post by Chuck on Mar 20, 2018 13:25:59 GMT -5
Welcome to the Kz family  Slideouts are pretty forgiving an do not brake often if you use them as intended, keep the slide mechanism clean an lubed per your maintenance part of your trailer manual an you should be fine .. Safe Travels an remember the Kz National Rally in August near the Kz factory Chuck |
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Post by Edd505 on Mar 20, 2018 22:16:19 GMT -5
The only other thing on the slides is there is a manual retract/extend on them, find out how it works, just in case. I had one fail and found a bad motor ground. Simple fix but took a bit to find it. Happy camping  |
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Post by theclarks on Apr 9, 2018 21:04:58 GMT -5
How do you all recommend to clean the powered slide out? The gears and re-greased?
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Post by nvguy on Apr 9, 2018 22:23:51 GMT -5
There are specific products for lubing the slide out guides and rack gears, after applied it turns to a dry film that. You don't want to smear grease all over, as that will attract dirt and create a grinding compound.
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Slideouts
Apr 12, 2018 21:45:51 GMT -5
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Post by sanchin on Apr 12, 2018 21:45:51 GMT -5
The only other thing on the slides is there is a manual retract/extend on them, find out how it works, just in case. I had one fail and found a bad motor ground. Simple fix but took a bit to find it. Happy camping View AttachmentWhere can I find the manual retract/extend? The previous didn't know too... |
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Post by lynnmor on Apr 13, 2018 8:50:13 GMT -5
The only other thing on the slides is there is a manual retract/extend on them, find out how it works, just in case. I had one fail and found a bad motor ground. Simple fix but took a bit to find it. Happy camping View AttachmentWhere can I find the manual retract/extend? The previous didn't know too... Some models have a shaft that you rotate with the jack crank. The shaft will be on the side opposite the slide and is accessed either below the siding or thru a hole in the side. |
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Post by Bobcat on Apr 23, 2018 14:29:06 GMT -5
Good question, anyone know if there is a manual override for the hydraulic slides? I know the old motorized ones had the hand crank. I've been told by some there is not one for hydraulic slides. Those who have the Lipper slides please chime in!
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Post by nvguy on Apr 25, 2018 19:08:17 GMT -5
Good question, anyone know if there is a manual override for the hydraulic slides? I know the old motorized ones had the hand crank. I've been told by some there is not one for hydraulic slides. Those who have the Lipper slides please chime in! I can give you a definite maybe...some hydraulic slides had a hand pump set up on the pump body. You inserted a handle and pumped it like a bottle jack. I have also seen a few with a drive nut or slot at the end of motor, so if one had a strong drill they could spin the motor & pump for hydraulic power. |
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Post by Chuck on Apr 25, 2018 21:37:43 GMT -5
You can do one of three things or all three things, one look on at your pump, read your manual which may
have the answer, look on the Lippert (LCI) web page or call LCI with you model number an make of trailer
an they should be able to tell you ...
Chuck
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Post by Bobcat on Apr 30, 2018 10:36:16 GMT -5
Thanks again for the advice, I will give it a good looking at when I get back soon. All paperwork is in the rig so I can't review here. If I can't find anything obvious I will contact LCI and see what their comments are, and will share with the community when I find out.
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Post by Chuck on Apr 30, 2018 11:09:34 GMT -5
Bobcat LCI seems to be very responsive to calls an steer you to people within the company that can answer your questions ... I have never emailed them only called them, they were very nice an addressed my question an thanked me for calling ... Safe Travels Chuck |
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Post by Bobcat on Apr 30, 2018 14:12:10 GMT -5
I had emailed them about squeaky steps, and they responded quickly. I rectified the issue by putting some support under them which eliminated the torque (causing the squeak). LCI said they would replace the steps which I thought was a bit over the top but was greatful of the offer. Since then I've had a set of wooden steps with a landing built by one of the park members which eliminated the use of the built in ones, but were fitted so the lower step light is still useful. But I'm sure the next time I use them they will still squeak. Hey it adds character!  I will give it the once over and if I do not see anything obvious I will call LCI and see what they have to offer on info. Always good to know hacks in case of emergencies like I almost had a few weeks ago. Bobcat |
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