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Slide-out hydraulic fluid check

Yahoo Message Number: 57377
I want to check the hydraulic fluid level for my living room and bedroom slide-outs. I have two sets of conflicting notes. One says that the LR slide should be in and the BR slide should be out to check the fluid level and the other notes say exactly the opposite - i.e., LR slide out and BR slide in. Does anyone know for sure which it is? Also, where is the reservoir for checking this fluid? It's not the hydraulic canister in the engine compartment, is it?

Thanks, Steve

2002 Intrigue #11386

Re: Slide-out hydraulic fluid check

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Yahoo Message Number: 57378
Sorry, I forgot to say that my reservior is in the bay under the drives position. Rectangular tank with a chrome cap.

Bruce

2001 Intrigue #11278

Re: Slide-out hydraulic fluid check

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 57379
My information says to have both slides in!!!!
I have topped up the fluid a few times only to find it will 'spit out' any excess. Also be sure you don't get air into the system.

Bruce

2001 Intrigue #11278

Re: Slide-out hydraulic fluid check

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 57383
All cylinders must be retracted to check fluid level.
Living Room slide out. The (4) cylinders travel toward the front and rear of coach. When the cylinder is retracted, it has pushed the room out.
Bedroom slide in. The cylinder travels across the room. When the cylinder is retracted, it has pulled the room in.
The reservoir tank is located in the front drivers-side compartment. Should be to the right of auxilary air compressor.

Rob

2002 Intrigue #11480

Re: Slide-out hydraulic fluid check

Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 57393
As to excess you will make a real mess if you overfill. The clean up is worth taking the time to fill in small amounts cycle and recheck. Use a straw with wrapper attached it is very hard to see the fluid level. You can color with brake fluid, but it takes a lot in order to see the fluid. I found the straw worked, it just takes several straws.

Jim Spivey Allure 2006 31432

Re: Slide-out hydraulic fluid check

Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 57402
After you determine the correct method of measuring the fluid level, that is, which slides are in and which are out, fill to the necessary level as dictated on the plug dip stick. Then, run the slides all back in and measure the fluid level again. After this, you'll know what level the fluid needs to be with the slides in and you won't have to remember which is out and in. Works for me.

Roger Uhlich
Intrigue 12170

Slide-out hydraulic fluid check

Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 57419
Regarding checking and topping off the hydraulic fluid for the LR and BR slide mechanisms, I have received:

2 votes for checking fluid with LR slide OUT, BR slide IN.

0 votes for checking with LR slide IN, BR slide OUT.

1 vote for both LR and BR slide in.
I know that the 3rd option is wrong so I'll go with option 1 especially since that response also came from former CC Service Tech Kevin Waite who offers help and parts to us orphaned Country Coach owners. Here's a great big thanks and a plug for Kevin.

Kevin Waite (Former Country Coach Service Tech.) K&M Mobile R.V. Repair LLC
95430 Noraton Rd.

Junction City , OR.97448
541-998-8132 (Home)
541-953-6162 (Cell)

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Thanks to all, Steve
2002 Intrigue #11386

Re: Slide-out hydraulic fluid check

Reply #7 –
Yahoo Message Number: 57420
Steve from a prior post I recall that Damon Rapozo Guaranty in Eugene has a chart that shows the location of the slide for checking fluid level. He is active on this forum and I am sure he has your data. He is copied on this e-mail

Jim Spivey

Slide-out hydraulic fluid check

Reply #8 –
Yahoo Message Number: 57421
All I know is that my book tells me to check fluid with both slides in. That's what I do.

Bruce

2001 Intrigue #11278

Slide-out hydraulic fluid check

Reply #9 –
Yahoo Message Number: 57440
How about measuring the fluid level with the dip stick with the slides in the four positions: in/in, in/out, out/in and out/out. The reading that gives the fullest reading wins -- all cylinders are retracted forcing the oil to the res. If the fullest reading is low, then add more fluid. You don't want to go for the lowest reading, because when it is filled, and the slide positions reverse (out/in becomes in/out), it could overflow.
Then as someone suggested, put all the slides in, and notch the stick with in/in oil level.

Herb

2007 Allure 430 #31466 (3 electric and 1 hydraulic slides)

Slide-out hydraulic fluid check

Reply #10 –
Yahoo Message Number: 57460
That's a fine process that you suggest. I was just hoping that it was already a known item as to which position the slides were supposed to be in when topping off the hydraulic fluid. Thanks for your input Herb.

Steve

2002 Intrigue #11286

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How about measuring the fluid level with the dip stick with the slides in the four positions: in/in, in/out, out/in and out/out. The reading that gives the fullest reading wins -- all cylinders are retracted forcing the oil to the res. If the fullest reading is low, then add more fluid. You don't want to go for the lowest reading, because when it is filled, and the slide positions reverse (out/in becomes in/out), it could overflow.
Then as someone suggested, put all the slides in, and notch the stick with in/in oil level.

Herb
 

Re: Slide-out hydraulic fluid check

Reply #11 –
Yahoo Message Number: 57467
Steve, my manual says to check fluid with DRIVER slide room(s) fully retracted and the PASSENGER slide room(s) fully extended. It says remove the silver breather cap and the fluid level shouild only reach the first line on the dipstick. You can use "Dexron ll or a high quality multipurpose automatic transmission fluid (ATF) to maintain proper fluid level."
Dan 06 Intrigue 11936