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HWH Synchronization Cylinder Repair

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.
Dave and Kathy Bennett
2004 U270
Build #6253
1600W Solar
700 AH Battle Born Lithium
2015 Jeep Wrangler

No matter what happens, remember you always get the trip out of it.

Re: HWH Synchronization Cylinder Repair

Reply #1 –
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. 
Joe Phebus and Jaime Trujillo
2002 U270 3410  Build: 5953 Motorcader # 18595
2100 W Solar, 600 AH Battleborn Batteries,  Victron Multi-Plus II 3000 Inverter, Cerbo GX, & MPPT Chargers
1992 Geo Tracker

Re: HWH Synchronization Cylinder Repair

Reply #2 –
Quote from: Joe Phebus –
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.
Dave and Kathy Bennett
2004 U270
Build #6253
1600W Solar
700 AH Battle Born Lithium
2015 Jeep Wrangler

No matter what happens, remember you always get the trip out of it.

Re: HWH Synchronization Cylinder Repair

Reply #3 –
Quote from: dbennett9 –
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
 

Re: HWH Synchronization Cylinder Repair

Reply #4 –
Quote from: dbennett9 –
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. 
Joe Phebus and Jaime Trujillo
2002 U270 3410  Build: 5953 Motorcader # 18595
2100 W Solar, 600 AH Battleborn Batteries,  Victron Multi-Plus II 3000 Inverter, Cerbo GX, & MPPT Chargers
1992 Geo Tracker