Slide not closing all the way

[Zman300]

See in the picture, one of the slides isn't closing all the way at the bottom.
What could be causing that.

Thanks

 

[Neal]

I'd try opening it all the way, check for obstructions, then close it all the way again. If still no luck you may need to reprogram the slide controller. But if it's been working fine, I'd be taking a close look for something inside the house side as well as outside for obstruction first and foremost.

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Slide controller programming DCS-100 (dual motor)

Nov 7, 2023

slide controller programming guide

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• kib slide controller
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[Boat Bum]

Your best scenario is it just needs the travel adjusted.

 

[SteveMA]

Check to see the slide locks are moving freely. I had problem with one bedroom lock that was not moving well. Dutchstar Don did a great writeup on how to clear them. I will look for it

 

[SteveMA]

Here is "within the thread" of lubricating the slide locks.
If the actuators (at the bottom corners of the front and bedroom slides cannot be moved by hand they need to be lubricated. Mostly from the top down from outside on a ladder.

Often Missed Slide Lock Maintenance - iRV2 Forums

On the last few trips, I noticed my bedroom slide was not operating smoothly. When I would bring the slide in, the front edge would seal against the coach and then the rear edge would follow, tweaking

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[Zman300]

I'd try opening it all the way, check for obstructions, then close it all the way again. If still no luck you may need to reprogram the slide controller. But if it's been working fine, I'd be taking a close look for something inside the house side as well as outside for obstruction first and foremost.

Resource icon

Slide controller programming DCS-100 (dual motor)

Nov 7, 2023

slide controller programming guide

• Neal
• kib slide controller
• Manuals

Will check for obstructions.
It's the bedroom slide not sure what motor it has.
The link takes me to another site. Is that right?

 

[Zman300]

Your best scenario is it just needs the travel adjusted.

I'm new at this.
Don't know how to do that.

 

[Neal]

The link is the Resources area of this site. It's a little confusing, click the Download button at the top right of the page it takes you to and that will get you the PDF attached.

The slide controller is likely on the chassis rail in the bay forward of your pegboard bay.

 

[Zman300]

Here is "within the thread" of lubricating the slide locks.
If the actuators (at the bottom corners of the front and bedroom slides cannot be moved by hand they need to be lubricated. Mostly from the top down from outside on a ladder.

Often Missed Slide Lock Maintenance - iRV2 Forums

On the last few trips, I noticed my bedroom slide was not operating smoothly. When I would bring the slide in, the front edge would seal against the coach and then the rear edge would follow, tweaking

www.irv2.com

Will read up on this.
This is all new to me.

 

[Zman300]

The link is the Resources area of this site. It's a little confusing, click the Download button at the top right of the page it takes you to and that will get you the PDF attached.

The slide controller is likely on the chassis rail in the bay forward of your pegboard bay.

Thanks

Pegboard bay?

 

[Neal]

Thanks

Pegboard bay?

Maybe yours doesn't have one, check the passenger side aft bays on the chassis rail for electronics. It may be a good idea to call Newmar support.

 

[Zman300]

Did some reading. Still lost.
What is this. What does this do when it closes.
Looks like that may be stopping it from closing all the way.

 

[Neal]

When the slide comes in that paddle pushes the slide lock on the inside top of the slide up to secure the slide. If you look at your slides on the inside top, fore and aft, you'll see the white paddles that come up and push against the wall to secure the slide.

 

[SteveMA]

Controllers look like this - there are likely 2 that are same model (bedroom and Living room small slide)
They will likely have flashing red numbers that change and will be different. Model could differ -

Note: One of mine is unplugged as a scaffold is up the side of the coach in front of the bedroom slide out... So that is my "old man safety system..