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[stevenrose1sg]

2017 class C thor four winds 24 foot, when i put my slide out all the way out sometimes it will not retrack, I mess with the fuses and keep trying and then it will come in. What the hell is wrong. 1SG

[Grumpy Grampa]

Some of the slides have a delay, you push to open for 2 seconds, let go then push again, and activates. Could happen with retraction as well.

Good luck

[16ACE27]

Originally Posted by stevenrose1sg

2017 class C thor four winds 24 foot, when i put my slide out all the way out sometimes it will not retrack, I mess with the fuses and keep trying and then it will come in. What the hell is wrong. 1SG

What do you mean by " it will not retrack"? Does it move and stop? Does it not even try to move? Do the motors make any sound? What slide system?

Too many unknowns to even hazard a guess.

[Trophy1200]

Originally Posted by 16ACE27

What do you mean by " it will not retrack"? Does it move and stop? Does it not even try to move? Do the motors make any sound? What year MH? What slide system?

Too many unknowns to even hazard a guess.

I think that they mean it will not retract.

[16ACE27]

Originally Posted by Trophy1200

I think that they mean it will not retract.

Thanks for that clarification - still clear as mud.

[MJC62]

Originally Posted by 16ACE27

Thanks for that clarification - still clear as mud.

[Trophy1200]

Originally Posted by 16ACE27

Thanks for that clarification - still clear as mud.

[stevenrose1sg]

when it is all the way out it will not come in, but after messing with it it will come back in , the slide is a Schwintek

[16ACE27]

Originally Posted by stevenrose1sg

when it is all the way out it will not come in, but after messing with it it will come back in , the slide is a Schwintek

Still clear as mud. Did you see my questions above? And define "messing with it".

We are not mind readers here and although we really want to help, our crystal balls are too foggy. I try to clarify the symptoms by asking pertinent questions so the help is on target instead of WAGs.

[abjbrtd]

Originally Posted by stevenrose1sg

2017 class C thor four winds 24 foot, when i put my slide out all the way out sometimes it will not retrack, I mess with the fuses and keep trying and then it will come in. What the hell is wrong. 1SG

Greetings and Welcome
1. Make sure the key is not in the ignition, slides won't work if mh is running OR key in ignition.
2 Check the slide controller, it should be in the compartment under the slide for error codes.
Here's a picture of the controller.

3. You might have damaged controller cables, check this thread.

https://www.thorforums.com/forums/f8...sue-29717.html

Good luck, it's always easer with a little help

[JimOIB]

I have a 2017 FW 24F which may be the same model as yours. Here is what I know to be true for my coach.

1. The slide will operate with the key in the ignition switch in the OFF position.
2. The slide will NOT operate with the ignition switch in any other position,
3. The USE/STORE switch must be in the USE position for the slide to work.

I found in one of the Slide manuals that holding the slide switch down before extending or retracting “wakes” the slide up. Before extending hold the slide button in the retract position for a few seconds, before retracting hold the slide button in the extend position for a few seconds.

On shore power or with the generator running my slide works every time. On battery, that’s a different story - sometimes it works first try and sometimes it takes a bit. The state of the battery charge and battery age are the key factors. If I’m boondocking I try to run the generator before extending or retracting the slide to take the load off of the batteries (2 in my case, 1 if stock delivery). If I have shore power available I won’t work the slide unless I’m plugged in. I try to avoid using the batteries as much a possible.

Given that, see if there is a difference working the slide connected to shore power/generator or on batteries.

A hard lesson learned for me was the stock battery was junk. If you still have it in your coach then I would replace it.

[abjbrtd]

Originally Posted by jimbo12

I have a 2017 FW 24F which may be the same model as yours. Here is what I know to be true for my coach.

1. The slide will operate with the key in the ignition switch in the OFF position.
2. The slide will NOT operate with the ignition switch in any other position,
3. The USE/STORE switch must be in the USE position for the slide to work.

I found in one of the Slide manuals that holding the slide switch down before extending or retracting “wakes” the slide up. Before extending hold the slide button in the retract position for a few seconds, before retracting hold the slide button in the extend position for a few seconds.

On shore power or with the generator running my slide works every time. On battery, that’s a different story - sometimes it works first try and sometimes it takes a bit. The state of the battery charge and battery age are the key factors. If I’m boondocking I try to run the generator before extending or retracting the slide to take the load off of the batteries (2 in my case, 1 if stock delivery). If I have shore power available I won’t work the slide unless I’m plugged in. I try to avoid using the batteries as much a possible.

Given that, see if there is a difference working the slide connected to shore power/generator or on batteries.

A hard lesson learned for me was the stock battery was junk. If you still have it in your coach then I would replace it.

Hopefully the OP will return to read this excellent answer

[stevenrose1sg]

Originally Posted by jimbo12

I have a 2017 FW 24F which may be the same model as yours. Here is what I know to be true for my coach.

1. The slide will operate with the key in the ignition switch in the OFF position.
2. The slide will NOT operate with the ignition switch in any other position,
3. The USE/STORE switch must be in the USE position for the slide to work.

I found in one of the Slide manuals that holding the slide switch down before extending or retracting “wakes” the slide up. Before extending hold the slide button in the retract position for a few seconds, before retracting hold the slide button in the extend position for a few seconds.

On shore power or with the generator running my slide works every time. On battery, that’s a different story - sometimes it works first try and sometimes it takes a bit. The state of the battery charge and battery age are the key factors. If I’m boondocking I try to run the generator before extending or retracting the slide to take the load off of the batteries (2 in my case, 1 if stock delivery). If I have shore power available I won’t work the slide unless I’m plugged in. I try to avoid using the batteries as much a possible.

Given that, see if there is a difference working the slide connected to shore power/generator or on batteries.

A hard lesson learned for me was the stock battery was junk. If you still have it in your coach then I would replace it.

jimbo12 i always run the generator when i extend the slide or retracting it, I hold the slide switch down until the slide is all the way in or out, the key is in the off position, my batteries are new AllStates, I am not sure about what poisons I have the use/store switch in. 16AC, messing with it is replacing the fuse moving the brakers on and off and pulsing the slide switch on and off several times and then it has came in ( thank god). thanks guys for the help I hope this works.

[Chateau_Nomad]

Originally Posted by stevenrose1sg

jimbo12 i always run the generator when i extend the slide or retracting it, I hold the slide switch down until the slide is all the way in or out, the key is in the off position, my batteries are new AllStates, I am not sure about what poisons I have the use/store switch in. 16AC, messing with it is replacing the fuse moving the brakers on and off and pulsing the slide switch on and off several times and then it has came in ( thank god). thanks guys for the help I hope this works.

ALWAYS hold the slide button down for at least 3 or 4 seconds after you hear the slide motors stop... both when extending AND retracting. This aids in synchronizing the slide motors so they move in unison to keep the slide square with the outside wall. Failing to do this may eventually result in a crooked slide which might bind or jam.

[JimOIB]

Ok, one more thing that I read but can’t find right now. If the slide doesn’t want to work push the extend (or retract I can’t remember which) 4 times and try the slide. You’ve been pushing the slide buttons multiple times so you may be doing the 4 times thing. I will find the reference and post it when I get home. I do know the info came from another forum.

In the mean time I would unplug and plug in the cables to the controller to make sure they are making good contact. Bouncing around on the road causes things to come loose.

[Jimbo56]

Originally Posted by jimbo12

I have a 2017 FW 24F which may be the same model as yours. Here is what I know to be true for my coach.

1. The slide will operate with the key in the ignition switch in the OFF position.
2. The slide will NOT operate with the ignition switch in any other position,
3. The USE/STORE switch must be in the USE position for the slide to work.

I found in one of the Slide manuals that holding the slide switch down before extending or retracting “wakes” the slide up. Before extending hold the slide button in the retract position for a few seconds, before retracting hold the slide button in the extend position for a few seconds.

On shore power or with the generator running my slide works every time. On battery, that’s a different story - sometimes it works first try and sometimes it takes a bit. The state of the battery charge and battery age are the key factors. If I’m boondocking I try to run the generator before extending or retracting the slide to take the load off of the batteries (2 in my case, 1 if stock delivery). If I have shore power available I won’t work the slide unless I’m plugged in. I try to avoid using the batteries as much a possible.

Given that, see if there is a difference working the slide connected to shore power/generator or on batteries.

A hard lesson learned for me was the stock battery was junk. If you still have it in your coach then I would replace it.

Thanks for the info. This “wake up” sounds like a good idea. Never thought of that before.

[stevenrose1sg]

Jimbo12, I also have a 2017 Thor moter coach 24ft Fourwinds I have printed out all the blogs and put them in the RV THANK YOU FOR ALL THE HELP. 1SG

[dsknoop]

I have a 2017 Chateau C-class. I’ve had 3 failures with my front slide out. All 3 had to do with faulty wiring.

[wbob]

I have found that my slide controller will occasionally (not often) show an error code after the slide has been extended (less often upon retraction). This usually occurs right after the RV is first connected to shore power. The error code varies but it never has caused the slide to be inoperative. It has exhibited this behavior now for 4 years running. Important: When the error code lights are blinking, the controller has to be reset. You do this by simply pressing the slide button once. The next time one presses the switch to operate the slide it works as intended. If you just press the switch and hold when the controller needs to be reset, the slide will not respond. It should work on the second press and hold.

[crazylegs]

It all has to do with amp draw. When voltage is low the amps are high and will cause the controller to stop working and generate a fault code indicated by flashing lights on the controller. For my Lippert I have to push the little button 7 times and hold on the seventh until the lights go out.

The slides go out because the house batteries have been fully charged driving to the site. If boondocking, the voltage will be low when you want to leave in the morning causing high amps.

My boondocking rule is to start the generator in the morning for coffee and toast and then pull the slides in before the generator gets turned off.

Either way always check the voltage prior to working the slides. Less than 80% will cause issues. Loose wiring or other wiring issues will cause high amp draw.hi

With power at the post always plug in prior to working the slides.

One more point. Do not run the slide after it stops. Stop pushing the button as soon as the slide stops. I was always told to run for 3 seconds after it stopped but doing this will cause the motor to pop out of its seat. It is a pain to fix and will always be easier to pop out in the future.