Components of a Lippert In-Wall (Schwintek) RV Slide Out H-Column
Slide Motor:
- Amazon: 236575, RV In-Wall Slide-Out Motor Compatible with Lippert Schwintek In-Wall Slide System, IG-42 10mm motor Assembly, Slide Motor for Travel Trailer and Camper | 300:1 High Torque Gear Ratio, 12V
- Grand Design Parts List: 170000 : Mechanism-Motor-Only-In Slide Wall Schwintek. IG-42-10mm Schwintek. https://www.granddesignrv.com/owner-support/parts/detail/2448
- Lippert: IG-42 Motor – 10mm https://store.lci1.com/ig-42-motor-10mm-236575.html
Troubleshooting Videos
- Schwintek In-Wall Slide System (Trouble Shooting Tips) By Lippert Components https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xojUdPDWNS0
- My RV Works Mobile Tech Training Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxEYSstvICI
- FMCA Schwintek Slide Room Troubleshooting Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dIQp0h97xY
More Information
- Lippert product support documents: https://support.lci1.com/in-wall-slide-out
- Lippert 236575 RV In-Wall Slide-Out Motor 300:1 – https://amzn.to/2TNQTVj
- Lippert 229756 6-Pin Controller-to-Motor Harness – 30′ – https://amzn.to/2TEYXHV
- Lippert 247768 6-Pin Controller-to-Motor Harness – 15′ – https://amzn.to/3ecU7eF
- Lippert 379060 Bearing Block Kit – https://amzn.to/37Xo7tJ
- Lippert 366211 Dual Rack Repair Kit – https://amzn.to/3kNvJCG
- Lippert 211852 in-Wall Slide-Out Controller V-Sync II – https://amzn.to/35V5q7g
- CRC – 3045 Power Lube – https://amzn.to/35UxsQj
Retiming/Realigning
This is necessary when the slideout does not extend the same distance on both sides.
To retime:
- Fully extend the slide and hold the button down for a 10 count after it stops.
- Bring the slide in 8 to 10 inches.
- Fully extend the slide again and hold the button down for a 10 count after it stops.
- Repeat this process a minimum of three times until the system fully retimes. The way you’ll know the system has retimed is because both sides would then extend or retract at the same time.
The reason we need to run the system in and out three times is to give the system an opportunity to re-sync itself. The Schwintek system has two motors that count revolutions. This is what keeps the system in sync, or parallel. When the system is not fully extended or fully retracted each and every time, the controller loses its zero points. When we run the system in and out three times, it allows that controller to find the zero point.
LCI Retiming Guide Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7ooxh3IE8s
Preventing Your Schwintek Slide-Out from Getting Out of Sync in the Future
When you extend or retract the system, at the end of the stroke, you want to stay on the switch for approximately three to five seconds to assure that the controller is able to recognize the zero point.
Lubricating
Lippert Components makes the Schwintek In-Wall Slide-Out system. This system is different from other slide out systems in that the gears and motors are mounted inside the slide out itself.
We’re lubricating two different parts here.
- The first part we’re lubing is called the gib. The gib is what this bearing block is riding on. We have contact there, so we want to make sure that we get good lubrication there.
- We’re also moving the coupler. The coupler rides inside this bearing block, and it’s this round piece. We want to make sure that we get that coated well—coated with lubrication as well.
Lubricate the coupler by pulling back the dust flap and accessing it from the top of the rack:
Lubricate the Gib by pulling back the flap and accessing it from the bottom of the rack:
Access the coupler and the gib from outside the rig and inside the rig. A couple shots of lubricant on each is all you need.
Preferred lubricant is either:
- CRC – 3045 Power Lube Industrial High-Performance Lubricant with PTFE
- Kwikee KwikLube