Here lately when i bring in my 4 slides it gets to the third and fourth slide to pull in and it just stops. I'll wait a few seconds he the button again and it will start again. I have to do this about 3-5 times before they are all in. it started about 6 months ago with just one cycle and is getting worse. I checked the fluid level and it was okay. What gives?
slides stop pulling in
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branson4020
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This topic has ben covered so many times it deserves its own forum. The 50A DC circuit breaker that feeds the hydraulic pump motor is weak or overloaded. Lippert recommends replacing it with an 80A breaker, but you can also just parallel another 50A with the existing one.
View attachment LIP-0058.pdf
View attachment LIP-0058.pdf
It sounds like the auto reset breaker for the hydraulic pump is getting weak.
I think you now have a 50 amp breaker and Lippert recommend changing to an 80 amp breaker. Some have added another 50 amp wired in parallel to the existing breaker.
There was just some discussion on this very topic recently. That discussion can be found RIGHT HERE.
Peace
Dave
I think you now have a 50 amp breaker and Lippert recommend changing to an 80 amp breaker. Some have added another 50 amp wired in parallel to the existing breaker.
There was just some discussion on this very topic recently. That discussion can be found RIGHT HERE.
Peace
Dave
branson4020
Icantre Member
Ebay, auto parts stores, marine supply stores. The last, and most expensive place, I'd look would be an RV dealer.
TXBobcat
Fulltime
I replaced my breaker some time ago. It is physically much larger than the original breakers and you will have to mount it in a more open area. I bought some heavier wire and it works quite well. I called Heartland and they ordered one for me.
Here is a photo of the breaker installed and shows the old breaker behind the red rubber cover.
BC
Here is a photo of the breaker installed and shows the old breaker behind the red rubber cover.
BC
JohnDar
Prolifically Gabby Member
Finding one at an auto parts store may be difficult (was for me). I ordered one some time ago and have it in my "electrical" kit, just in case. Not sure who I got it from, but it's identical to TXBobcat's and this link.
http://www.ryderfleetproducts.com/ryder/af/ryder/core/content/product/srm/key/BUS%20CB18580/pn/Circuit-Breaker-Resettable-80-AMP/erm/productDetail.do
http://www.ryderfleetproducts.com/ryder/af/ryder/core/content/product/srm/key/BUS%20CB18580/pn/Circuit-Breaker-Resettable-80-AMP/erm/productDetail.do
TXBobcat
Fulltime
Ok John... I just learned something. I thought this was an auto reset breaker. Found one on Ebay and the specs say it is a manual.
Is the reset button the long bar across the middle or is it under the bar? I will have to check that out tomorrow. Thanks. If it had tripped I would not have thought to reset the breaker...
BC
Is the reset button the long bar across the middle or is it under the bar? I will have to check that out tomorrow. Thanks. If it had tripped I would not have thought to reset the breaker...
BC
TXBobcat
Fulltime
BTW....
Here is an auto reset on Ebay Bussman DC Circuit Breaker 80 Amp Surface 181080F Auto
and here also Bussman Breaker PCS
BC
Here is an auto reset on Ebay Bussman DC Circuit Breaker 80 Amp Surface 181080F Auto
and here also Bussman Breaker PCS
BC
JohnDar
Prolifically Gabby Member
Bob, from the looks of it, the reset is a little arm that drops down out the center crossbar. Here's a photo I managed to find at Waytek Electrical. Some other models have a red manual trip button on the crossbar.
http://order.waytekwire.com/productdetail2/M50/46923/HI AMP MANUAL RESET 80 AMP/
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http://order.waytekwire.com/productdetail2/M50/46923/HI AMP MANUAL RESET 80 AMP/
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wingfoot
Well-known member
OK guys...I'm a little (lot) electrically challenged. I am wanting to install a 80amp breaker for my slides. I'm really not sure exactly how to do this. John, I looked at your post (photos) but I'm still confused on how to do this...I kinda need a step by step explanation..Sorry to ask such an elementary question.
Actually they are both +. But yes, just move the wires to the new breaker. That is assuming that your wires will be long enough. If not you will have to get at least one wire of the same guage.
Peace
Dave
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