07-20-2022, 07:59 PM
2005 #744 Three Valid Slides, Mid Entry
I experienced the same malfunction today. Driver’s Side Rear Slide was being retracted and suddenly stopped. The seals were deflated and vacuumed. I had never experienced this before and started verifying the usual items, suspension in Travel Mode, ample air pressure, electrical power, and engine running. Flipped the slide switch… Inspected the exterior of slide and of course the interior. Measured the front of the slide to the body and the aft side. They were within 1/8” of each other. We tried to extend it without success. Time to call the factory.
The issue is a blown fuse for the slide motor. The interior slide control screen did not indicate an error.
In this coach, the Valid Slide electrical panel is located in the basement bay opposite the entry door with the Spyder Wire electrical panels. There is a panel covering the fuse blocks. The panel is covered in the same material used in the bay sidewalls, ceiling, and floor. The cover is held to the aft side panel with Velcro.
Once the cover is removed the fuse blocks can be identified. The pictures I’m posting should help understanding how the fuses are placed in the block. Each fuse section has two fuses, one in use and a spare. In this coach the driver’s forward side is #1. Driver’s aft slide is #2. Aft curb is #3. If the slide has a raisable floor, there will be a fuse for it also.
The blown fuse is a 4 amp Bussmann Series Fuse. The size is listed as 1 1/4”x1/4”.
I experienced the same malfunction today. Driver’s Side Rear Slide was being retracted and suddenly stopped. The seals were deflated and vacuumed. I had never experienced this before and started verifying the usual items, suspension in Travel Mode, ample air pressure, electrical power, and engine running. Flipped the slide switch… Inspected the exterior of slide and of course the interior. Measured the front of the slide to the body and the aft side. They were within 1/8” of each other. We tried to extend it without success. Time to call the factory.
The issue is a blown fuse for the slide motor. The interior slide control screen did not indicate an error.
In this coach, the Valid Slide electrical panel is located in the basement bay opposite the entry door with the Spyder Wire electrical panels. There is a panel covering the fuse blocks. The panel is covered in the same material used in the bay sidewalls, ceiling, and floor. The cover is held to the aft side panel with Velcro.
Once the cover is removed the fuse blocks can be identified. The pictures I’m posting should help understanding how the fuses are placed in the block. Each fuse section has two fuses, one in use and a spare. In this coach the driver’s forward side is #1. Driver’s aft slide is #2. Aft curb is #3. If the slide has a raisable floor, there will be a fuse for it also.
The blown fuse is a 4 amp Bussmann Series Fuse. The size is listed as 1 1/4”x1/4”.
Kristi & Jeff King
Bentonville, Arkansas
#744 2005 45’ Newell Coach
ZF Suspension/Active Steering Tag Axle
CAT-13 ACERT KCB Engine 525HP 1642 ftlbs Torque Cat Compound Turbocharger 43.5 psi
Allison HD4000MH Transmission with PTO drive.