Slide stops and then starts up again

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I’ve got a 2003 Artic Fox 5th wheel with a slide problem.

The slide goes out just fine. But, when retracting, it will come in about 8 inches or so and then stop.

If I let up on the switch for about 3 to 5 seconds, the slide comes in all the way without any problem.

I disconnected the motor from the slide gear rod and motor works fine under no load. I put a wrench to the slide without the motor attached and it comes in OK. I greased everything I could lube, but that didn’t change anything.

Does anyone have a suggestion as to what is causing the slide to stop and then go after I jog the switch? Could the motor be starting to go out?

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I am still wayne_tw wrote:
My NASH 29V (built by the same people who built your Artic Fox) did the same thing with the big kitchen/ sofa slide. The cause was the rubber wipers on the outside. As they aged, they became stiffer causing more drag, thus more strain on the slide motor. It drew more amps causing the automatic circuit breaker to trip. I used 303 rubber protectant on the wipers and silicone on the side wall of the slide out.

Thanks for great info. I lubed up the rubber wipers etc as you did and it worked. The slide comes in without any problems. Thanks again!!

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[Chuck_Gail]

sclark wrote:
You may have a weak self resetting breaker. I would locate and replace it. Good luck.

Mine did that. It was circuit breaker right next to battery on frame connected with short battery wire to battery.

[sclark]

You may have a weak self resetting breaker. I would locate and replace it. Good luck.

[I_am_still_wayn]

My NASH 29V (built by the same people who built your Artic Fox) did the same thing with the big kitchen/ sofa slide. The cause was the rubber wipers on the outside. As they aged, they became stiffer causing more drag, thus more strain on the slide motor. It drew more amps causing the automatic circuit breaker to trip. I used 303 rubber protectant on the wipers and silicone on the side wall of the slide out.

[pianotuna]

Hi,

They draw lots of amps. Try running the engine while sliding in.