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Originally Posted by OKnative
I have heard it said that you shouldn't put out a slide only part way and stop, then retract. I have also heard not to extend without being hooked up to electricity. I have done both of these in the past* with no immediate or apparent damage but a few months ago I had to replace one slide motor so wondering if these situations have anything to do with it. I have a 2014 27K Hurricane with a very long slide on one side from behind the entry door all the way to the back but only goes out about 2-3 feet. *I have 500W of solar charging my batteries when I was running the slide out and in.
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For the electric slides (in most of our rigs) stopping part way out can get motors out of synch... they count revolutions, so always best to run to end (extend or retract) and continue to hold button for a few seconds.
Now of course if you realize the slide is going to hit something, stop... lol
From conversations with a Thor tech they believe low voltage plays a part in slide issues, and they may change to require engine running in future models to move slide.
Ideally connected to shore power or genny running is good practice (current rigs have a safety that doesnt allow movement with ignition on). Or at least make sure batteries are fully charged.
Whether either of these would cause a motor failure, not sure it is related... but can get things out of alignment which is not good - especially on larger slides.
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