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06-15-2016, 05:21 PM
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2016 Pinnacle 36FBTS Hydraulic slide abruptly stops
My wife is cleaning the Pinnacle getting for ready for our next trip. We are experiencing an issue on the dining side ( hydraulic) slide.
Whether we use the switch in the control panel or the remote to bring in the slide, it abruptly stops. I am able to get it to resume coming in by letting my finger off of the switch / remote and then reapplying pressure.
The last time we brought it in it stopped twice. Each time it stops, we hear a clicking in the fuse panel.
Has anyone experienced this issue. We are going away for 17 days at the end of next week. I am concerned it may fail while we are away. I would appreciate hearing anyone's experiences.
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06-15-2016, 06:06 PM
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#1 it's not hydraulic, JAYCO only uses elec. Sounds like something is causing it to bind slightly. Are you level, front to back and side to side.
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06-15-2016, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Grumpy
#1 it's not hydraulic, JAYCO only uses elec. Sounds like something is causing it to bind slightly. Are you level, front to back and side to side.
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Yes, Grumpy, absolutely level, both sides. It stops, there is a clicking sound in the fuse panel. I start the process again and it continues. It has stopped twice while bringing it in. I have so far been able to get it in.
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06-15-2016, 06:26 PM
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2nd question are you on shore power? If not could be a low battery, they require fully charged battery to function as well.
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06-15-2016, 06:37 PM
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2nd question are you on shore power? If not could be a low battery, they require fully charged battery to function as well.
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Yea, on shore power. Good question for sure.
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06-16-2016, 09:01 AM
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The clicking makes me think of an auto resetting 12 volt circuit breaker. Gets hot and trips, but then resets with a click and you can use it again.
On our old travel trailer, we had this happen with the slides. I know the Jayco is electric. On our old TT, the circuit breaker went to the hydraulic pump for the slides. It got hot and would trip, then reset after a few seconds. Went from once per slide cycle to several times. I replaced it and had no more issues. Was like $7 at the auto parts store. I have read that once they start tripping, they get weaker and weaker....
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06-16-2016, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by rsday75
The clicking makes me think of an auto resetting 12 volt circuit breaker. Gets hot and trips, but then resets with a click and you can use it again.
On our old travel trailer, we had this happen with the slides. I know the Jayco is electric. On our old TT, the circuit breaker went to the hydraulic pump for the slides. It got hot and would trip, then reset after a few seconds. Went from once per slide cycle to several times. I replaced it and had no more issues. Was like $7 at the auto parts store. I have read that once they start tripping, they get weaker and weaker....
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Thanks RSDay75. I think it is something like that. I sent an email to our RV Service folks. They mentioned in their response that it could be an undersized breaker for that circuit. Apparently, they just received a recall notice from Jayco. He was going to check if my vin# was on the recall list.
Was it difficult to replace the breaker yourself? Did it take very long to do? Our dealer is about 65 miles away so I am doing my best to limit the number of trips we make.
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06-16-2016, 12:49 PM
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Took about 10 minutes to change. Most of that was getting the circuit breaker loose from the frame of the TT. It is a small thing, but our was mounted outside under the TT frame, and the selftapping screws had rusted pretty good. Actually changing the breaker is 2 nuts. Doesn't matter which way it goes. That part was less than a minute.
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06-16-2016, 01:33 PM
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Took about 10 minutes to change. Most of that was getting the circuit breaker loose from the frame of the TT. It is a small thing, but our was mounted outside under the TT frame, and the selftapping screws had rusted pretty good. Actually changing the breaker is 2 nuts. Doesn't matter which way it goes. That part was less than a minute.
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Thank RSDay75. So it would probably be a matter of identifying the circuit. Locating a new breaker that would work in our fw, removing the old one. Installing the new.
I will wait to hear back from our RV Service people to see what they advise.
Will keep everyone posted.
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06-16-2016, 04:56 PM
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Auto Reset 20 amp breaker blade type
I looked in the fuse box. The breaker for the troublesome slide is an Auto Reset 20 amp breaker blade type.
I talked to the RV Service. They said that is likely the culprit. It is probably going bad. I would rather not make the 65 mile drive for them to pull the breaker out and replace it.
They indicated I could find it at an auto store.
Well, so far, I have not been able to locate this kind of a breaker at the couple of local Auto stores I have called.
Also, I am a little intimidated about pulling it out. I am not sure how much force to use and the right tool to use to do it.
Has anyone replaced this kind of breaker before? If so, any insights on where I could find one that matches what we have in our fuse box would be appreciated. Also, what tools did you use? How much force did you apply?
Thanks!
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06-16-2016, 05:40 PM
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They are usually hanging with the fuses in an Auto Zone, Advance Auto Parts, Pep Boys and O Rielly's. Pull it out with your fingers or pliers.
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06-16-2016, 06:51 PM
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They are usually hanging with the fuses in an Auto Zone, Advance Auto Parts, Pep Boys and O Rielly's. Pull it out with your fingers or pliers.
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Thanks Grumpy. I appreciate the advice.
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