Schwintek Slide Poll - Page 7

Saber77 · 12-15-2015, 10:59 AM

So far, we've had no problems with the slides in our new 2015 Journey 40R; however, we do keep our fingers crossed each time we extend or retract them. We do follow the protocol...level first, engine at high idle, & no stopping once started.

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johnd1985 · 12-16-2015, 12:16 PM

it has been a year since the dealer re-shimmed the full wall slide and replaced the drive unit. so far so good. but I cringe every time I use it as the weight if the unit is way too much for the little motors, brake, and the long drive between racks! like others stated, make sure there are no obstructions! also since using the travel locks posted earlier I have had no creep and feel that it is helping the system by relieving stress while traveling. I put them on the bottom as that is where the creep was prevalent. remember the motor/brake is at the top so it keeps the pinion shaft from twisting...I think

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RodJ · 12-19-2015, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jharrell

I just took these pics of my full wall Powergear slide from the inside with slide retracted for comparision. You can see the track is somewhat flexible and ends up nearly 3/4" away from the slide where it goes through a guide that holds it against drive gear.

Seems like a better design as far as tolerances and jumping teeth goes but only attached by 4 screws on each end it seems. Have had no problems yet, but have only had it a couple months.

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Please keep us posted on how this new slide mechanism works out over time.

Thank you.

Cheers.

poppopc · 12-23-2015, 07:56 AM

Took MH to McClains in Rockwall,Tx. yesterday.they have the parts. Supposed to be fixed by this eve. Stayed in a motel last eve. Parts came in in record time from schwintech. Thanks to them. Will get back with more details.

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Americanrascal · 12-25-2015, 09:21 AM

I am so absent minded I had to take drastic measures to remember to remove the slide locks. My ultimate protection has been to attach the key used to operate the electric slide switch on the slide lock. I made a huge loop out of plastic tie straps to the key and loop it over the slide lock bar whenever the slide is in. So far my empty mind has not outsmarted the new system and assures the slide is not moved without removal of the slide lock bar.

Eric n Karen · 01-09-2016, 09:34 AM

We just had our first problem with our Schwintek / Lippert slide system. Defective motor shorted out. Big thanks to Matt England at General RV in Tampa / Dover FL for getting us warranty repair in one day. We bought from General RV in Wixom, MI, so it was great to get taken care of well while we are in Florida,

One bit of information the service man gave us: It's best to always run your generator to keep the voltage up over 12.3V during slide operation. This will prevent the amperage from going too high and possibly shorting or damaging anything. This is information we were not told when we bought the rig last year.

530ktm · 01-09-2016, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric n Karen

We just had our first problem with our Schwintek / Lippert slide system. Defective motor shorted out. Big thanks to Matt England at General RV in Tampa / Dover FL for getting us warranty repair in one day. We bought from General RV in Wixom, MI, so it was great to get taken care of well while we are in Florida,

One bit of information the service man gave us: It's best to always run your generator to keep the voltage up over 12.3V during slide operation. This will prevent the amperage from going too high and possibly shorting or damaging anything. This is information we were not told when we bought the rig last year.

I believe running the generator accomplishes the same thing as running the engine when operating the slides and that is what the instructions say to do. I prefer to just keep engine running while putting down leveling jacks and then putting out the slides and vice versa when leaving.

two-niner · 01-09-2016, 11:52 AM

You should have a bag(s) of manuals from Winnebago. Somewhere there is the correct method of deploying jacks and slides. (530ktm has read the manual).

Eric n Karen · 01-09-2016, 02:18 PM

I had been running the engine too, before this problem occurred. I also have read the manual. However, the generator appears to charge the house batteries much faster, and the voltage doesn't drop when you activate the slide mechanism.

Hikerdogs · 01-09-2016, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric n Karen

We just had our first problem with our Schwintek / Lippert slide system. Defective motor shorted out. Big thanks to Matt England at General RV in Tampa / Dover FL for getting us warranty repair in one day. We bought from General RV in Wixom, MI, so it was great to get taken care of well while we are in Florida,

One bit of information the service man gave us: It's best to always run your generator to keep the voltage up over 12.3V during slide operation. This will prevent the amperage from going too high and possibly shorting or damaging anything. This is information we were not told when we bought the rig last year.

The Schwintec controller monitors the battery voltage. It will shut off the slide motors if the voltage goes below the minimum needed to power them. There is no danger of shorting or damaging the motors if the batteries fall below the required voltage. They just won't run, and the controller will display a "Low Voltage" message.

We don't have additional mechanical locks on our slides. However we do have a keyed lock that prevents the slides from being extended or retracted if the key is not in the "ON" position. The simplest way to avoid damaging the slides is to turn the key off and remove it from the lock when the mechanical slide locks are in place.

majfrizz · 01-12-2016, 05:00 PM

Well after 2 plus years my luck has run out. This morning after being parked for the last month the kitchen slide made cracking and grinding noise as I brought it in. Arrived at destination and watched it closely and the one gear/motor made a loud snapped and did not move. The other corners were just barely out so I was able to bring it back in. Now the wait begins. Maybe there is a factory rep here at the Tampa RV show.

alank · 01-12-2016, 07:54 PM

magfrizz, I have a question.

I assume you level your coach prior to extending the slides. Some of the procedures of leveling can twist the coach causing problems for the Schwintek slide system. I have special procedures I use on leveling prior to extending the slides to minimize the twist on the coach and stress on the slides.

I use the same leveling procedure prior to retracting the slides just in case the coach has settled into a twist while it has been parked. This can happen from a jack sinking or from the loss of a small amount of oil and if you were parked for a month, either one could have happened.

Did you re-level the coach prior to retracting the slides?

The first time I ran a slide while the coach was in a twist, it sounded awful but nothing broke. I retracted the jacks and moved the coach with the slide out until I could get it leveled and untwisted. I'm now on my 3rd coach with these slides and haven't had a problem with them yet.

I really think knowing your coach isn't twisted is critical to the trouble free operation of the slides.

jondrew · 01-12-2016, 08:14 PM

The problem with a poll like this is that unless you have a problem, most people don't even know what a Schintek slide is. They just know it's a slide. I was actually suprised at the results. Sure, there are more voters reporting problems than those who did not have problems, but not by a landslide. And it certainly does not represent how many people out in the world have these slides and have had no problems.

That being said, I had Schwintek slides in my travel trailer and I started having problems with them just before I sold it. They would not extend equally and the slide would jam.

majfrizz · 01-12-2016, 08:22 PM

I have always checked my level gauges almost weekly. My rear jack has been replaced three times for not holding when I first bought it. So I check it probably almost weekly just to see if it has dropped any. Last few months since last jacks replaced it is staying level. Jacks are another Lippert product,

alank · 01-12-2016, 09:23 PM

I assume by "checking my level gauges" you mean looking at the lights on the Lippert jack control pad. That only tells you if the coach is reasonably level where the sensor is located. The front of the coach could be twisted to the right and the rear of the coach twisted to the left, but if the sensor is in the center area of the coach, it could be indicating the coach is perfectly level.

I use a digital level mounted above the control pad for the front and another digital level mounted on the rear of the coach with a remote readout also mounted above the control pad.

I also assume you didn't extend the front jacks to untwist the coach prior to retracting the slides. I never retract the slides without extending the front jacks about an inch first.

tim myers · 01-12-2016, 09:51 PM

Any pictures or links to the digital sensors you are referring to?

alank · 01-13-2016, 09:12 AM

Tim, search a thread, "Leveling the coach" I did back in Nov. to see the levels.

tim myers · 01-13-2016, 09:16 PM

Ok i will give it a shot

poppopc · 05-31-2016, 01:53 PM

Well, ours went out again. Front passenger slide won't go out again.
Had repaired just before Xmas. Has been in and out maybe 6-7 times. Always level and lubricated. Shore power and engine running as per Winnebago help line.
Tried the "resyncing." thing. Was o. The phone with Winnebago at the time.guess it is time to get out the popcorn. Will get back with more details.