AboutEric Beck Expertise I can help you with any questions that you may have in regards to campers and motorhomes. I will try to answer any questions that you may have about roofs, vents, refrigerators, A/C's, Etc. The only thing that i dont really get into would be anything dealing with the brakes, and Drivetrain. I can help you in those areas but maybe not answer all your questions
Experience My Dad owns Erics Rv Center in Virginia Beach, Va. and i have been working on camper with him since before i can remember. and for the past 6+ years i have been working there as his head tech.
Organizations Virginia Beach Jeeps Off- Road, www.allexperts.com as a Jeep Expert CBC camping club CAC Camping club
Education/Credentials A lifetime of building Campers and Working in a shop environment working on motorhomes and campers.
Question I've got a 29ft.fifth wheel with a 14ft. slide.When I open it,one side seems to start first and then the whole thing slides out.One side will reach the wall first,stop and the other end will swing into place and stop.It's about 3-4in. that it travels before coming to rest against the gasket.When closing,the side that was last,starts to move first,3-4in. before the other side starts coming in.It seems to close alright,just one side lags behind,until fully closed.On the opposite side of the trailer, there are two threaded rods,that stick 8-10in.out from the frame of the trailer.I like to know how to adjust the slide. Thanks Jim
Answer as far i know what you are talking about is not that uncommon. When you have a slide as big as yours is (over Half the camper) Somtimes they do slide at different times. This is for the idea that the rubber seal that goes all the way around the slide is not being forced to flip over and lay in the other direction all at the same time as that much drag would really put a strain on the motor, but if it starts one side first and then the other the seal is being moved a piece at a a time, and not as hard on the motor. I would leave it be the way it is for now. Unless it is not seating right or closing all the way. But if you see no other problems I would let it just do its thing because its not hurting anything. I hope this helps!
