While our 260RD has a Schwintek slide, I don't think our problem relates to that mechanism (I've inspected the tracks and there is no sign of damage there). The past few times I've extended the slide, a loud sound came from under the slide on the side closest to the rear of the trailer. It sounded like something cracking but since the camping season was almost over here in NH, and the slide was going out, and there was no issue with retracting, I decided to wait until after our last trip (today) to investigate more. While the slide went out with difficulty last week, I could still get it to retract today and bring the coach home. But when home I went to extend the slide so that my wife could access the bedroom. At that point, the slide made even louder noises and finally became stuck (won't go out or in) about 6 to 12 inches out.
I'm guessing that something under the slide box has jammed up the slide. I'm not sure, but I believe my model may have rollers there, one of the rollers may have failed.
How would I get access to the area under the slide box to test my theory? What other suggestions do you have for things to look for? I'd like to try to find a solution myself before resorting to taking the coach to my dealer. While I'd prefer to get the slide in before such a trip, is there any downside to traveling with the slide out a few inches?
I'm guessing that something under the slide box has jammed up the slide. I'm not sure, but I believe my model may have rollers there, one of the rollers may have failed.
How would I get access to the area under the slide box to test my theory? What other suggestions do you have for things to look for? I'd like to try to find a solution myself before resorting to taking the coach to my dealer. While I'd prefer to get the slide in before such a trip, is there any downside to traveling with the slide out a few inches?