Drsteve007
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Slide wheel tears floor. What to do
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JudyJB
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Is this a roller, and if it is, is it not rolling? What part of it is tearing the floor? A photo would help, if possible.
Drsteve007
Member
Roller is indenting the floor while it is closed
JudyJB
Well-known member
I assume it is rolling on vinyl flooring like I have. And it sounds like maybe weight might be the problem. Can you see if the roller is sitting level on the floor when it is out?
Also, you probably have at least one other roller under that slide. Can you see if it is sitting level also?
When I had slide roller problems, my roller had come loose from the metal thing that was holding it in place. I had to leave my slide in until I could get a new roller and have the factory service place in Oregon replace it.
Also, it would be a big help if you would list the year, model, and maker of your rig at the bottom of your messages, as many of us have done. That way, maybe someone with the same rig can answer with better information than the rest of us have.
Also, you probably have at least one other roller under that slide. Can you see if it is sitting level also?
When I had slide roller problems, my roller had come loose from the metal thing that was holding it in place. I had to leave my slide in until I could get a new roller and have the factory service place in Oregon replace it.
Also, it would be a big help if you would list the year, model, and maker of your rig at the bottom of your messages, as many of us have done. That way, maybe someone with the same rig can answer with better information than the rest of us have.
Gary RV_Wizard
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The make of the slide mechanism would help, e.g. Power Gear, Kwikee, Schwintek, Depending on the brand of slide mechanism, there will be either rollers or skid pads under it. And some slides are designed to mostly stay above the floor when moving in or out. If you have rollers or skids, one or more must be damaged, maybe even gone. And if the design is to balance so that there is little or no pressure on the floor, maybe the slide has become tilted enough to increase drag.
This YouTube video will help identify it if you can't see a label on the slide controller or motor.
www.rvrepairclub.com
This YouTube video will help identify it if you can't see a label on the slide controller or motor.
RV Slide Out Mechanism Identification | RV Repair Club
To troubleshoot an RV slide room, you have to first identify your particular RV slide out mechanism. In this lesson we teach you about common types.
www.rvrepairclub.com
