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Old 10-15-2014, 09:55 AM   #1
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slide out

ok we love our new/used crossroads, but there are some issues that are really kinda bothering us. most of the stuff is minor & we can fix that, but the big issue is the slide out keeps sticking & not coming in evenly on both sides. is this a normal issue for slide outs this big or on these brands??? any helpful input would be wonderful...thanks!
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Old 10-15-2014, 10:04 AM   #2
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I make sure to my slides well greased, and I make sure the unit is level and stabilizers are down..
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Old 10-15-2014, 10:07 AM   #3
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Jerry...what kind of grease do you use on the slide out areas??? he sprayed silicone on it. I am talking about the silver/'wavy' things at the bottom of the slide out
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Old 10-15-2014, 10:23 AM   #4
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I personally use white lithium grease out of an aerosol can. Easy to use, good coverage, and my slides work great.

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Old 10-15-2014, 10:40 AM   #5
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Herbmama,
I use white lithium grease. Be sure to grease the upper and lower tracks. The manual says use something likw WD-40, but grease is better...
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Old 10-15-2014, 11:17 AM   #6
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You might have to take it to a dealer to get it adjusted properly.
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Old 10-15-2014, 01:01 PM   #7
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unfortunately I do not know the year or type of slide out system you have, but I will guess you have the Schwintek system. No it is not normal for the slide to stick everytime you use it. Although the Schwintek in wall slide system is a great product, its major downfall is the installation which happens at the trailer assembly plant. If the manufacture does not install this system perfectly square and plumb, it will cause problems. It is very sensitive and unforgiving to a sloppy install. As there is no real adjustment that can be done at the user level, I agree with Mark, you need to take it to a dealer. Mine had to trim and raise the wall track and raise the floor roller just to keep 1 corner from rubbing on the floor. tore a hole in my linoleum.

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Old 10-15-2014, 05:22 PM   #8
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Without the year and model of the trailer we don't know the slideout system you have.
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Old 10-16-2014, 07:19 AM   #9
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You might want to watch the quick video in this thread. It talks about lube on that system.

http://www.crossroadsowners.com/foru...ght=slide+lube
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Old 10-16-2014, 07:54 AM   #10
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Good Info..
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Slide Out re-timing

Here is a video on re-timing slides...good info.


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