N8WOL
Member
So you know the problem from the post subject, but you need to know how it got that way. Here's the story.
I have a 2010 Designer 35rlsa 5er. The carpet in the living area has gotten disgusting, so I set out to replace it. I stabilized the trailer and then put the opposing slides out to expose the whole floor so I could remove the offending carpet. After removing the central portion I moved the slides in about a foot so I could get to all the corners. The carpet, linoleum, & staples were removed. With the entire wood sub-floor exposed, I thoroughly cleaned & vacuumed the whole floor.
Satisfied with the job & out of time for the day, I put in the drive'rs side slide, no problem. When I tried to retract the passenger side slide, the rear started moving, but the front didn't. I tried moving it in & out a few inches several times, but both ends of the slide would not move together. I can hear the motor running when I press the retract button, but no joy.
Finally I went outside & by bracing against my car parked along side, I was able to physically push the slide almost all the way in. This means the slide was not engaging the gears on the retract mechanism, I assume.
Could removing the carpet & pad (maybe 3/8 inch thickness) have allowed the inside edge of the slide to ride down on the now naked floor and release the slide from the gears? What now? flooring with 1/16 inch thick vinyl wont raise it back up to where it once was. Help!?
Gary
I have a 2010 Designer 35rlsa 5er. The carpet in the living area has gotten disgusting, so I set out to replace it. I stabilized the trailer and then put the opposing slides out to expose the whole floor so I could remove the offending carpet. After removing the central portion I moved the slides in about a foot so I could get to all the corners. The carpet, linoleum, & staples were removed. With the entire wood sub-floor exposed, I thoroughly cleaned & vacuumed the whole floor.
Satisfied with the job & out of time for the day, I put in the drive'rs side slide, no problem. When I tried to retract the passenger side slide, the rear started moving, but the front didn't. I tried moving it in & out a few inches several times, but both ends of the slide would not move together. I can hear the motor running when I press the retract button, but no joy.
Finally I went outside & by bracing against my car parked along side, I was able to physically push the slide almost all the way in. This means the slide was not engaging the gears on the retract mechanism, I assume.
Could removing the carpet & pad (maybe 3/8 inch thickness) have allowed the inside edge of the slide to ride down on the now naked floor and release the slide from the gears? What now? flooring with 1/16 inch thick vinyl wont raise it back up to where it once was. Help!?
Gary