Dave Solberg

Troubleshoot a Lippert Slide-Out: Motor Runs But Room Won’t Move

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If you’re having trouble getting the Lippert slide room on your RV to budge, there are a few different things you should do in order to inspect the system and find a solution. More often than not, the problem is a malfunctioning Lippert slide-out motor, which can be caused by poor connection to the onboard battery or an issue with the battery itself.

You may also find that something’s gone wrong with other components of the mechanism, and you can tell whether this is the case if you hit the switch and the Lippert slide-out motor runs but the room doesn’t budge. This is an indication that there’s an obstruction in the hydraulic system.

To help you figure out next steps after you determine the problem lies in the hydraulic system, RV expert Dave Solberg walks you through a quick inspection of the underside of the slide room. He explains that when the Lippert slide-out motor runs but the room doesn’t budge, the the synchronizing cylinder that pushes and pulls the room is likely jammed. He talks about the possible causes of the jam, and tells you how to troubleshoot the system to get it working again. With Dave’s help, your slide room will be moving again in no time!

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7 Responses to “Troubleshoot a Lippert Slide-Out: Motor Runs But Room Won’t Move”

  1. NANCY BACCI

    HYDRAULICE MOTOR RUNS BUT NO MOVEMENT OF SIDEOUTS. NEED TO KNOW HOW TO MANUALLY CLOSE SLIDES WITH USE OF HYDRAULIC MOTOR. WHICH SOLIODS TO USE.

  2. Ron Them

    I have a 2016 jayco 377 RLBH North Point and the left side of the slide it runs but not the right side where the residential refrigerator is located.

  3. Don Hartman

    - I have a2007 Rockwood signature ultralite which I just finishing a makeover but can't adjust my MCI slide out.any one out there that can walk me through the steps would be appreciated.

  4. Charlie Turner

    Need help with slide outside. Was intermittent with clicking from solenoid. Put in new battery, 1 slide came in, other half way then nothing. Solenoid no longer makes clicking sound. Check fluids and breakers, all good. 2008 Keystone 311bhs.

  5. Andy

    When putting the jacks down, my main cabin slide moves out too.

  6. Cindy Powell

    We are also having slid out issues - only one slide out - living room - it will not move. The motor doesn't engage. WE have checked the wiring, and replaced fuses. its a 97 Jayco, and we are not close to where we can take it to a dealer. Any assistance would be appreciated, esp as to where we can get replacement parts, etc.

  7. aregoma

    2005 MERIDIAN 36g BEDROOM SLIDEOUT STUCK OUT-- LIVINGROOM IN BUT DOES NOT MOVE

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