Lippert Shwintek Slides

acsnook · 08-29-2015, 12:38 AM

I currently have my rig in for warranty repairs to the slide out, which stopped working. I was surprised to learn that they will be adding an additional track on the bottom (had 2 originally) as well as replacing the entire system with an improved version which includes steel rods instead of the original aluminum ones. It appears that Lippert has acknowledged some design flaws and doing something about it. It also appears, from numerous posts on the internet regarding Shwintek system failures, that they will be upgrading a lot of their slides.

DocMike · 08-29-2015, 12:46 AM

Thanks. As a rookie here with no slide problems (yet) in my 2016 I will store this for later reference.

Best wishes with the repair/upgrade.

JamieGeek · 08-29-2015, 01:06 AM

The slide on the 24.1 is so small I doubt you'll ever have any issues.

Acsnook's 27.1 slide is quite large and includes a bed--a significant amount of additional weight than the simple couch slide on the 24.1.

DocMike · 08-29-2015, 01:12 AM

Jamie,

Good to know. Thanks.

Did you see my coments about the Front end alignment? It was in a different thread (about radios and such I think) and really out of context for that threat but I saw your name and made mention.

JamieGeek · 08-29-2015, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DocMike

Did you see my coments about the Front end alignment? It was in a different thread (about radios and such I think) and really out of context for that threat but I saw your name and made mention.

Nope missed that one.

DocMike · 08-29-2015, 08:47 AM

Jamie, here it is from earlier:

Again, I appreciate the insights. I'll look around for possible support options, pictures will be taken too!

FYI: Totally different topic but; I have seen your name on some earlier Posts pertaining to on trying to get a Front end Alignment work done under warranty. My problem is excessive play (back and forth) in the steering wheel at Highway Speeds. It was noted during the PDI back in May. Well, today I received the following clarification from Thor Warranty Division:
1. If the problem is Toe-in/Toe-out it is covered by Thor but for a very limited time following purchase and only up to a set amount.
2. If the problem is Caster or Camber then it is to be covered by Ford Warranty.
3. I must get the work done, pay for it, then send in a copy of the bill along with a copy of the Specs both before and after.

I have an appointment to get it done locally at a (namebrand) Truck and Tire Alignment Shop...any specific suggestions as to what to mention to the mechanic? The Ford Dealership near my RV Dealer does not do RV work and the next nearest Ford Dealership said Ford has no Warranty on Front End work (I have the 2015 Manual, and even printed out page 14 that states one year coverage). I do not think they were interested.

Thanks again for your help and insights.
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JamieGeek · 08-29-2015, 12:26 PM

Getting the front-end aligned is a must: When we picked up our unit there was a sticker next to the drivers seat indicating to get one, in addition there was a warning in the "manual tote-bag" and our dealer strongly recommended getting one.

I put down my thoughts on driving the Axis/Vegas in this long post here:
http://www.thorforums.com/forums/f17...egas-1000.html

Fred g · 08-29-2015, 01:24 PM

Just a quick note, you are supposed to lubricate the Schwintek slide system. Here is a link to a video by Lippert.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KbVRFMo1Rg

Fred

Chance · 08-29-2015, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred g

Just a quick note, you are supposed to lubricate the Schwintek slide system. Here is a link to a video by Lippert.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KbVRFMo1Rg

Fred

How often? Looks like 16 places per slide. Is that correct?

Fred g · 08-29-2015, 07:34 PM

I lube mine about every month to 6 weeks. It only takes a quick squirt and I do it on the outside and also on the inside if I can get to it. Usually, there are only 2 motors on the top of the slide and that's what you want to lube. Do not lube the indentations on the tracks.

Fred

DocMike · 08-30-2015, 01:23 AM

Jamie,

Thanks I read that series. To me if they know it needs a Front End Alignment once the RV gets a new home...why not "Comp" one in the sales deal? It would make for great PR and they can hide the cost somewhere in the RV...or actually give it to you (you just spent something North of $70K on an RV with MSRP of $99K). I have spent almost 90 days to do something everyone agrees needs to be done with the RV straight out of the box!!!

Maybe the PR people at Thor need to wake up!!!!!!!!

JamieGeek · 08-30-2015, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DocMike

I have spent almost 90 days to do something everyone agrees needs to be done with the RV straight out of the box!!!

Sort of: I was instructed to get the alignment after we loaded all our stuff up in it. The idea was to have it aligned at your travel weight. Granted the dealer could still comp you this, perhaps by giving you a certificate to a local truck shop (heck they could partner with them to send the business their way..a win win for both places).

DocMike · 08-31-2015, 06:52 PM

Jamie,

Well I got the front end alignment taken care of. Not much wrong: the Camber Rt Front was 0 degree Lt Front +1/8 degree , the Caster was Rt +4.25 degree and Lt +4.5 degree.

BUT the Toe was .125 degree + (1/8" +) Before and .025 degree + (1/32") After.

Being a bit of a neophyte here I really do not know exactly what we are shooting at. Any ballpark figures or is there somewhere this can be looked up (not in my Ford E350 Owners Manual).

I also found out my 2016 has the older (5R110) transmission.

Take care.

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