klparker Report post Posted June 28, 2018 2001 Itasca, two slides. The large slide will not always retract, and once the bedroom would not. I usually have to use the retract button several times to get it to retract. I can hear it trying to retract but I don't hold it a long time. When you store your motorhome for a period of time, should slides be extended or retracted? KL Parker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fagnaml Report post Posted June 28, 2018 KL -- I had a similar problem with my passenger side slide that it would sporadically not retract until finally a few months ago it completely failed to retract. The cause of the problem was a failing and then totally failed Lippert brand slide-out control module --> https://store.lci1.com/control-sensing-140-1163 When not in use, I keep my motorhome at a nice, two year old covered storage facility (each spot is 50 feet long). The spacing between spots does not allow slide-outs to be extended for long periods of time. There are many, many, "snow birds" and construction contractors in Texas who have their slide-outs extended for months, even years, at a time so I don't think it matters if slide-outs are extended or not during storage. Hope this helps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianbullock Report post Posted June 28, 2018 What model Itasca? I assume hydraulic powered slides? Do you run your MH engine when operating slides? If so,, have you checked your coach batteries? Sounds like a voltage issue to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickandlois Report post Posted June 28, 2018 2 hours ago, klparker said: 2001 Itasca, two slides. The large slide will not always retract, and once the bedroom would not. I usually have to use the retract button several times to get it to retract. I can hear it trying to retract but I don't hold it a long time. When you store your motorhome for a period of time, should slides be extended or retracted? KL Parker KL, Could you offer some information on the model number and if is a Hydraulic or electric controller, also- whose system, HWH, Power Gear, LCI or other? Rich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klparker Report post Posted June 28, 2018 It is HWH hydraulic, slides and jacks. It is an Itasca Horizon, 2001. We usually just turn the key to acc, when extending or retracting slides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianbullock Report post Posted June 28, 2018 That's your issue, not enough juice in your batteries. Hydraulics will drain a fully charged battery in no time, never mind one that's down. Start you coach and try again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klparker Report post Posted June 28, 2018 The leveling/room extension system is an HWH 310 series and instructions state that ignition should be on accessories. However, we will certainly try it with engine on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lenp Report post Posted June 29, 2018 My coach (2002 Winnebago) manual states to run jacks and slides with the engine running. Makes sense to me because the voltage will be higher (13.6 to 14.4) than when not running (12.7 maximum) which means less current needed to run the pump AND less heat in the pump. Lenp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianbullock Report post Posted June 29, 2018 KL Parker, I could be wrong but will be interested to know how you make out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted June 29, 2018 Since it's a HWH system. You might want to take it to Cummings (Authorized dealer), have them check the Mother Board. My 2007 WB Tour, had 2 that went bad in 5 years! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klparker Report post Posted July 11, 2018 With engine running the slide works fine - tried it 3 days in a row with no problem. Thanks to everybody for your input. Have a new concern now, have a 330 caterpillar diesel, engine wants to keep running when I turn ignition switch off. Any idea what is happening. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted July 11, 2018 9 minutes ago, klparker said: Have a new concern now, have a 330 caterpillar diesel, engine wants to keep running when I turn ignition switch off. Any idea what is happening. Thanks Do the gauges stay on? Allison shift pad stay illuminated? If so, more likely an ignition solenoid or ignition switch issue than anything to do with the engine. The better you describe what is and is not happening the better we can help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianbullock Report post Posted July 12, 2018 Glad to hear that your slide issue is resolved! Thanks for letting us know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
