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11-02-2020, 08:09 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Newport
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Cable Slide Overide Tool
Hello,
We just picked up our new 5th wheel last Friday and upon getting it home and going thru everything I have realized that it did not come with the tool required to override the cable slide motors. If it is in the RV, I have not found it.
So the question is, do these units with cable slides normally come with the tool or do I need to purchase one?
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2021 Keystone Cougar Half-Ton 32BHS 5th Wheel
2022 F-450SD, Lariat Ultimate, CC, 4WD, FX4, Rapid Red, Curt A16/R24 Slider
Upgraded: 2020 F-250SD, XLT Pre, CC, SWB, 4WD, FX4, HCTP, 6.7 PSD, 3.55 e-lock, Blue Jeans Metallic
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11-02-2020, 08:19 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
Posts: 17,688
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As far as my experience they always come with the trailer. My last 2 units have had 3 slides and they both came with the tool(s); 1st one had 3 (one for each slide) and this one had 2. Went back and the service advisor just pulled one out of a drawer and now I have 3 for this one.
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Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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11-02-2020, 08:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Jacksonville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brantel
Hello,
We just picked up our new 5th wheel last Friday and upon getting it home and going thru everything I have realized that it did not come with the tool required to override the cable slide motors. If it is in the RV, I have not found it.
So the question is, do these units with cable slides normally come with the tool or do I need to purchase one?
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Mine came with it and tech showed how to use it during the PDI. Mine was inside the bag with all the manuals. It’s just a small tool that you attach to a drill when needed.
I would call the dealer and they should send you one
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 Bob/Kay
Jacksonville, Nc
2020 Keystone Cougar 5th wheel 29 rks traded now
2021 3761 fl Montana 5th wheel
Pulled with a 2022 F350 King Ranch
Retired LEO after 35 years just enjoying life now.
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11-02-2020, 08:39 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Canton
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I'd call dealer and make them get you one.
Supposedly they have a clutch or something in them to help not screw up motor so you don't want to just use a square bit.
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Eddy
2019 GMC Sierra 2500HD 6.0L
2020 Cougar 32BHS
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11-02-2020, 08:46 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Gaylord
Posts: 26,995
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The "emergency slide tool" is really nothing more than a 10" flexible 1/4" drive extension with a hex bit to fit the motor drive. You can buy two at Auto Zone for about $10 or even at WalMart for less. Any hardware store will have them in stock in the tool department.
Be sure, if you do go buy one, to get the correct size bit to fit the end of the flex shaft. The motor is not a "1/4" socket tip.
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John
2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
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11-02-2020, 08:48 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
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I’ve seen them taped to the motor. Have you checked?
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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11-02-2020, 12:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Newport
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Thanks for the input. I will check the motors and see if they are taped on somewhere.
Otherwise I will just go buy one at a tool store.
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2021 Keystone Cougar Half-Ton 32BHS 5th Wheel
2022 F-450SD, Lariat Ultimate, CC, 4WD, FX4, Rapid Red, Curt A16/R24 Slider
Upgraded: 2020 F-250SD, XLT Pre, CC, SWB, 4WD, FX4, HCTP, 6.7 PSD, 3.55 e-lock, Blue Jeans Metallic
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11-02-2020, 07:00 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
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Just for principal I would make the dealer provide one.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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11-05-2020, 04:44 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Paducah
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yes they do. i have a keystone fuzion that came with two of the tools. Found them in one of the kitchen drawers.
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