How to open or close slide outs manually - RVs

I had to remove the motor. Removing the motor should make pushing the slide in easier

You need to get under the unit. There is a bolt and nut that sheared and the shaft that moves the unit in and out is turning without the bolt and nut in place. This commonly occurs when the slide out has not been greased and it has been squealing for some time. If you could just get the slide even on both sides and then align the shaft hole with the rod and then install th bolt and nut you will complete the repair. Also, underneath you will possibly find the sheared bolt and nut , it usually falls out when you remove the rubber chassis cover to expose the shaft turning rod, good luck...

Look for help on Google by searching for the make and model of slide mechanism. Most manufacturers provide troubleshooting and service help, and emergency retraction instructions.

depending on model and which slide u want out. u can use an long shafted socket. u have to find the bolt under slide. it works just like a scissor jack. it will take a lot of cranking but it can be done.

Is the system electric or hydraulic? If electric, on the opposite side of the coach from the slide out there will be a place to insert a manual crank handle. It may be in a compartment or under the entry steps. It will be a hole about 1 to 1-1/2" in diameter. If you look inside you will see a solid shaft with a cross pin. You will slide the manual crank handle onto that shaft and begin to crank and the slide will either come in or go out depending on the direction you crank the handle.

Is the system electric or hydraulic? If electric, on the opposite side of the coach from the slide out there will be a place to insert a manual crank handle. It may be in a compartment or under the entry steps. It will be a hole about 1 to 1-1/2" in diameter. If you look inside you will see a solid shaft with a cross pin. You will slide the manual crank handle onto that shaft and begin to crank and the slide will either come in or go out depending on the direction you crank the handle.

Every slide out has a manual override for the motors. You should be able to call the dealer you purchased it from and they will tell you where it is. You can then adjust it back to a closed position and use it normally.

On the opposite side of the coach from the slide you need to manually close. You should see a hole through the frame. You should have also received a crank handle that has what seems to be a piece of pipe with a notch cut into it. Inside the referenced hole you should see a shaft with a roll pin through it. Insert the crank handle until it is seated on the shaft with the roll pin then begin to crank until the slide is retracted.

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