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2003 U270 Slide Problems

My slide does not extend evenly.  Dinette side extends fully but the driver side comes up an inch or two short.  According to the HWH schematics there is a synchronizing cylinder.  Does any one know if there is a way to adjust this, or could there be another problem?  Thank you

Re: 2003 U270 Slide Problems

Reply #1 –
Might try calling HWH for some directions, or FT. If you learn something please share it here, inquiring minds want to know.
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss

Re: 2003 U270 Slide Problems

Reply #3 –
Check to see if your cylinder is leaking.  It is located on the ceiling in the electrical bay, if it is leaking you most likely will see oil on the floor.  The plunger seal on mine blew out which resulted in a substantial amount of fluid leaking from the system.  In my case as soon as the slide started opening only one side started to move.  Fortunately it only started to extend less than two inches before I stopped extending the slide.  Now when extending or retracting the slides I do not take my eyes off of the  movement, last thing you want to happen is having one side wedged in the opening.

Each side can be adjusted.  However, if yours is off by several inches I would look for a leak as the cause. 
Gary Mauck
Deerfield Beach, Fl.
2005 U320 40' PBGB

"Elks Care, Elks Share!"

Re: 2003 U270 Slide Problems

Reply #4 –
Our 2002 has the train system with a sync cylinder.  When it went out the top of the slide extended without the bottom going out.  I'm seems like the cylinder was about $1,600.  I thought it was only on 02. 
Rick & Rhonda
2003 U320 4220  Build #6199
Was
91 36' GV 300 Caterpillar, 92 40' U280 300 Cummins, 97 36' U295 300 Cummins, 2002
U320 450 Cummins
(Guess we're hooked)

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Re: 2003 U270 Slide Problems

Reply #5 –
JohnK,
We need to know what year coach you have.  Slide systems have evolved over the years and thay are not the same.  So a model year helps.

HWH has virtually all of their manuals on line
Welcome to HWH Corporation
and a 500+ page parts catalog.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: 2003 U270 Slide Problems

Reply #7 –
I would call HWH and ask for Randy - Tech Dept.  He will probably not answer the phone so leave a message.  It may be days before you hear back from him, but he will call.  There are 2 or sometimes 3 folks in that department and they are fielding calls from all over the US.  Great group.  Even if you have solved the problem you can review the system with him and confirm your fix or - look at something else.  :)
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: 2003 U270 Slide Problems

Reply #8 –
Yes it does, Michelle.  Thanks.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: 2003 U270 Slide Problems

Reply #9 –
JohnK,
Reading the link that Roger provided there are synchronizing valves inside the sync cylinder to keep both rods operating together.
I wonder if you just need to hold the "extend" or "retract" button a little longer for these valves to do their job?
(see page 7 from the above link starting with "SYNCHRONIZING VALVES" paragraph)

 
John Fitzgerald
1991 U300 (SAI) Side Aisle Island Bed 40'
Detroit 6V92 with Allison Retarder
Meridian (Boise), Idaho

Re: 2003 U270 Slide Problems

Reply #10 –
Be sure to hold the extend button until the red light goes out.  It should be pretty quick after the room is out. 
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: 2003 U270 Slide Problems

Reply #11 –
I wait 10 or 15 seconds after the red light goes out before I let go of the toggle button. (2002 train slide out model)
'02 40' U320t  4010WTFS Build 6036 1 slide
Motorcade # 17841
SKP 151920
Retired truck driver
 5 million miler
Still have itchy feet for travel

Re: 2003 U270 Slide Problems

Reply #12 –
Quote from: Numbers –
Here's a link to an HWH document on HWH Synchronizing Cylinders.  It's on the Wanderlodge forum.

http://wanderlodgegurus.com/database/House/HWH/HWHSyncCylinder.pdf

Chris
What an interesting read.  The explanation of hydraulic properties make perfect sense but I had never thought through this application.  I'm a total newbie but the more I learn about these coaches the more I appreciate how they're built.
Mark Duckworth
2003 U320 4220
Build 6199, Motorcade 17971

Re: 2003 U270 Slide Problems

Reply #13 –
On a side Note:  HWH has a great on-line school - - that one can complete which explains how their systems work.  I believe that one can take their exam at the end of the course and get a certificate of completion - or something.  I just went through the chapters and opted to NOT take the test. 
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320