I have been through balky slides as well. Bottom line - get it lubricated and inspected as suggested. Then, always have the coach level and the engine running before moving slides. Turns out mine were not getting enough juice. I now extend slides first thing when I park and retract last then when I am ready to leave. I have not had any further problems.
Nate Richards
04 CC Allure
I would take this to a RV repair shop, preferably a dealer you trust. It sounds like an adjustment is in order. If your other slides operate quickly and this one sticks for the first 8 inches, it sounds like there is something that is rubbing or sticking when the slide first starts in. The fact that it moves in normally after the first eight inches suggests that the motor is working well. You haven't indicated what model and year motor home you have. Our large driver side slide out moves upward in the first few inches as it comes in. It is always slower for the first few inches as the slide is lifted before it starts its inward move. Our manufacturer suggests that we move the slides when the coach is plugged into shore power or with the generator running. If neither of these are possible they say the slides should be moved only with fully charged batteries.
Trouble Retracting Slideout, Driver-Side
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I have been through balky slides as well. Bottom line - get it lubricated and inspected as suggested. Then, always have the coach level and the engine running before moving slides. Turns out mine were not getting enough juice. I now extend slides first thing when I park and retract last then when I am ready to leave. I have not had any further problems.
Nate Richards
04 CC Allure