2011 Carri Lite 37 MSTR Wall Slide

We have a 36 MAX-1 bought new ’11. We’ve had our slide issues. There are a lot of slide suggestions if you search regarding the long slide. First my slide will not move in or out if you stop the movement part way either in or out. If you have 12 volts then, you need to be sure the bedroom door is closed as discussed and the limit switch is pushed in behind the door. If you have a second person, you could have the door open a LITTLE and hold the switch in manually and see if it moves. Obviously be careful, do not run the slide into the door. I had to replace this switch once.

Second, if partially moved and won’t go in or out, in my 36 MAX-1, there are two roller plunger limit switches near the trash can to the left of the sink.  One each for motion IN & OUT. Person number 2 needs to hold the plunger nearest the cabinet in. The plunger makes a distinct “click”, no “click” try again several times. If it “clicks” hold it in. Hold the “Off-side Door” activation switch on “OUT”. The “IN” plunger is way at the back and hits the edge of the floor to stop the inward motion.  A moving slide can be disconcerting, once it starts moving let go of the plunger.

Third, I found out the hard way that the limit switch, if broken, does not “click”. After testing all the wires for 12 volts, I found one wire that was broken. After repairing the wire. The slide still didn’t work. I had another switch and so went into replacement mode. When I took out one of the switches I noticed it was not clicking. ON inspection the case was broken at the end. Once the replacement was installed it has been fine since. BUT a second person had to hold in the correct switch to move the slide. TAKE GOOD pictures of the wiring colors to the switch. Note the location of the nut on the switch relative to the bracket. Also the plunger is turned 1/4 turn to get out and put in. Get EXACTLY the same switch.

Removing the “walls” first under the sink, then the trash shelf, to get to the limit switches isn’t that hard. Remove the cabinet doors. Put the screws into the carpet when you take them out so you can find the holes later. Buy some foam pipe insulation, split it open and push it on the cabinet rail just where you hit your head. I also remember another low hanging wall inside that you need a cushion for. Hope this helps.   It is not a Schwintek system. I’d call it a gear and chain drive.

FINAL COMMENT IF : in an EMERGENCY you can move the slide by powering the motor directly from your batteries. I’ve never done this. I UNDERSTAND, the motor wires are disconnected and Power red  lead is attached to black (out).  The other negative black lead is attached to red (in).  if the slide it goes in the wrong direction, the lead wires are switched. I’m no electrician. Check on line for help with this.               I wrote to another person with motor/slide problems. It is on this website – DO NOT use the nut on the end of the motor to move the side if the magnet is powered. Break off the nut, it cannot be repaired ($1,500+ labor to move parts). Removing the magnet is easy, replacing it is a nightmare, but I figured it out. ALLsStrictly my experiences I am NOT a professional RV REPAIR PERSON.