Make Sure the Electric Motors are Synced UpĪs we noted above, Ian says that the number one issue with Schwintek slides is that the motors are often out of sync. There are things you can do to get the slide back on track and operating properly. If you have a Schwintek slide that’s stuck, don’t worry. However, those are far less common, so you should take some time to check to make sure the motors are synced up before troubleshooting anything else. Other issues with the slide could be a faulty part, such as a burned-out motor or faulty wiring. Othertimes just one side may move, which will cause a bind in the gears and not allow it to retract or extend all of the way. If the motors are out of sync, the slide may not move at all.
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However, Ian says the most common one is out of sync slide-out electrical motors. Well, there are any number of issues that could be plaguing your slide-out. Schwintek slides are generally easy to use and that’s why you’ll find them on a wide variety of RVs out there. There are motors to either side of the slide that help the slide move when you want it to move, and there’s a panel inside the RV that allows you to control the motor. The slide is unique in that it uses some worm gears to make the slide out move in and out of the RV.
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What is a Schwintek Slide?Ī Schwintek slide as we said above is a type of slide-out that’s commonly used on motorhomes and towable RVs. In the video above, our product specialist and all-around knowledgeable RV enthusiast, Ian Baker is here to share some tips and tricks on what to do if your slide doesn’t move when you want it to or if you have one side moving and other staying put. However, some times slide experience issues. These slides are operated from a control panel inside your RV and are very easy to use. This type of slide uses whats called worm gear to move the slide in and out as you need it to. While there are a couple of different types of RV slides out there, one of the most common is the Schwintek slide.