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Title: HWH Synchronization Cylinder Repair
Post by: dbennett9 on August 16, 2022, 06:17:57 pm
Has anyone found a shop that does a good job repairing/rebuilding/fabricating a replacement for the HWH slide synchronization cylinder? It looks like it will be a very long wait for one from HWH. Based on pictures I sent, two shops told me the cylinder appears to be non-repairable, although one said they could fabricate a replacement, but it would be pricey (minimum 700 to 800, possibly more). Would rather not go the better part of a year with no slide out.
Title: Re: HWH Synchronization Cylinder Repair
Post by: Joe Phebus on August 16, 2022, 11:24:54 pm
Have you asked HWH if they can rebuild it?  We needed a replacement last year and were able to take it there and they rebuilt it for us.  Ended up costing way less than a replacement would have been. 
Title: Re: HWH Synchronization Cylinder Repair
Post by: dbennett9 on August 16, 2022, 11:33:27 pm
Have you asked HWH if they can rebuild it?  We needed a replacement last year and were able to take it there and they rebuilt it for us.  Ended up costing way less than a replacement would have been. 
Thanks for the info. Unfortunately, HWH said it would be about three weeks before they could call me back to discuss it. I have no idea how long it might take to get a replacement or have this one rebuilt. When I called Foretravel, I was told they had cylinders on back order from HWH since last year. So I am not optimistic about getting anything from HWH soon.
Title: Re: HWH Synchronization Cylinder Repair
Post by: dsd on August 17, 2022, 12:48:42 am
Thanks for the info. Unfortunately, HWH said it would be about three weeks before they could call me back to discuss it. I have no idea how long it might take to get a replacement or have this one rebuilt. When I called Foretravel, I was told they had cylinders on back order from HWH since last year. So I am not optimistic about getting anything from HWH soon.
Well they do schedule out there time. When I had computer issues I called and sent it in. It was repaired in a month and returned. Several months later the tech called for my original issue. I'm sure there is a workaround for the cylinder
Scott
Title: Re: HWH Synchronization Cylinder Repair
Post by: Joe Phebus on August 17, 2022, 02:14:09 am
Thanks for the info. Unfortunately, HWH said it would be about three weeks before they could call me back to discuss it. I have no idea how long it might take to get a replacement or have this one rebuilt. When I called Foretravel, I was told they had cylinders on back order from HWH since last year. So I am not optimistic about getting anything from HWH soon.

Yeah, we were in that situation,  We had one on backorder with MOT last year.  Was supposed to be 4 to 6 weeks.  Week 12 I called HWH myself to check status.  They told  had no idea when new ones would be available and suggested I bring  the coach in and they probably could rebuild it.  I would call the service department (Lon or Ashley) and ask if they can get you on the repair schedule.  They were very accommodating.