Replacing slide lock

[Paul Busch]

I am not sure where to post this but does anyone know how to repair or where to get replacement latch ,lock for rear living room driver side slide on 05 Monaco Signature?

[vito.a]

I replaced ours as the levers had been cut off at the bottom.  I purchased a new set at Veurinks RV Parts.  

They are expensive!  If you can clean and lube yours to save them, you will save a lot of money.  

This is a link to the post:

http://www.irv2.com/forums/f115/slide-out-lock-help-416803.html

See post #11 for replacement black plastic rivets.  

I should add that I've driven 3000+ miles without operational locks and not had an issue.  

Edited March 18, 2021 by vito.a

[Dr4Film]

I believe there are some parts listed for the slide lock in the Monacoers Parts List Dated 2020 which you can find on this web site.

[Chargerman]

The units are very simple and very serviceable. What is the issue you are experiencing?  Have you taken the plastic cover off yet?

[Paul Busch]

I have taken the cover off and removed the slide lock. I haven’t pulled it apart yet but I am sure the cable from the bottom to top is broke.

[Chargerman]

Easy to get a length of cable and a couple swedges locally and replace it. Lube everything well with a Teflon lube while actuating it several times. You can do the other one on the Coach by squirting the lube down from the top and move the actuator at the bottom using an adjustable wrench. 
 

 

[Paul Busch]

I will try to replace cable and spring. What is a sledge?

paul

[Chargerman]

A swedge is a soft metal fitting that you pass the cable though and then back through again making a loop. Then you collapse it in a vise or in some cases a hammer will do. It basically is a simple clamp. A well supplied hardware store will have it next to the cables. Be sure to get the right size for the specific cable. 

[Paul Busch]

Thanks, I will do that. I did look it up on google and think I might be able to do.this.

[Chuck D]

Hi Paul,

I had a problem with a slide lock several years ago, the bottom part bent out and the slide wouldn't close so I had to remove it. I called Erik at Elite Repair in Harrisburg, OR where I had previously had some work done to get his advice. Erik told me to remove it, put it in a bay and the next time I come thru Harrisburg he would check it out. I told him I was starting a long trip but he said not to worry as it won't hurt anything being removed. That was about five years ago and I still haven't gotten to Harrisburg.

Just another option.

[Paul Busch]

That is good to know, thanks.

[Paul J A]

If you have a slide lock failure or don't have them, you can do this;

With the slide closed, Measure from the coach inside wall to inside the sealing flange on the slide. Cut as many 2" X 6"s as you want and place them them at each end area of the slide. 

[Vicwhit3]

BTW, you won't find any "swedges" if you go looking. Look for "swages", "swage sleeves" or perhaps ferrules.

[Paul Busch]

Thanks,

I took it apart and thinking I will not be able to fix it myself. The cable is frayed at the top and bottom latch’s and welded into the latch’s. I screwed the cover on and am going to try to run without it for a while. The front one is still working. I replaced these about 4 years ago and can’t remember but I think I paid 800-1000 for used ones.

I did find the stainless cable and sewage sleeves on Amazon.

paul

[willbo777]

I like you couldn't repair mine, so I bit the bullet and ordered a set, the only way they come back in 2019 for $1750.  I lubed them up carefully and got them installed and one broke about 6 months later.  Thankfully they replaced the pair under warranty, but I did run an entire season with only one lock.  No problems.  We full time and travel almost continuously so I do know our slides go out and in more often than most.  Veruinks is where I got them.

[Paul Busch]

Bill,

Thanks, I will limp along for a while to see how it goes.