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01-26-2017, 05:01 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jan 2017
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Ellipse/Tour-Generator tray not releasing to extend-HELP!
I am unable to extend the generator tray on our new to us 2011 Itasca Ellipse 42QD. I've pulled the release handle forward as is shown in the manual-it moves about 1" but nothing on the slide releases. I know there is a second latch to release as the slide moves forward but, the slide is not moving at all. Looking under the slide, I can see that the release rod is moving as I pull forward but it appears that there may be a catch that is not releasing. Has anyone had this issue? Suggestions?
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01-26-2017, 05:18 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Hometown is Schenectady, NY
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Did you remove the pin that locks it in place? Don't know if you have a locking pin or pins but most do. It is usually low on the generator frame. It is a metal pin that has a wire cable through it so it just hangs there when it's removed. Some have two pins. Mine has 1 pin. A little hard to find the first time.
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01-26-2017, 05:23 AM
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Winnebago Owner
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Here is a pic of mine on my 2004. It is a safety thing to keep Genny from flying forward in a panicked stop.
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01-26-2017, 03:49 PM
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Winnebago Camper
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OK, found the problem. The latch did release but the tray takes a lot of force to pull forward. I will try lubricating the rollers and slides first and see if that makes any difference. I should not have to pull that hard to move the tray forward.
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2011 Itasca Ellipse 42QD, 2005 Jeep TJ with Touring Kayaks, SMI Duo, Roadmaster Toad handling
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01-27-2017, 06:50 PM
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Winnebago Owner
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Solo2, forgive me but, don't you have a powered generator slide?
Regards,
W.D.
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01-27-2017, 07:09 PM
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Winnebago Owner
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Not on 2011 and I believe 2012. Our 2014 do have a power slide because the non powered slides were very very hard to pull out.
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01-27-2017, 07:19 PM
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Winnebago Owner
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Jeez I guess I didn't know that. So....2013 was first year for that.......we both have the 10,500 Onan (standard), was that the OP's size as well?
In any case, that's a lot of weight to pull out by hand. I'm not a weakling, but I AM thankful for my power slide.
Regards,
W.D.
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01-28-2017, 04:01 AM
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Winnebago Camper
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Electra 225
Jeez I guess I didn't know that. So....2013 was first year for that.......we both have the 10,500 Onan (standard), was that the OP's size as well?
In any case, that's a lot of weight to pull out by hand. I'm not a weakling, but I AM thankful for my power slide.
Regards,
W.D.
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No, our 2011 has a 10KW Onan. I can get the tray to slide with much effort and it sounds like this may have been the norm for the 11-12 models?
Has anyone found a semi-solution to the tough sliding tray other than trading for a newer model?
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2011 Itasca Ellipse 42QD, 2005 Jeep TJ with Touring Kayaks, SMI Duo, Roadmaster Toad handling
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01-28-2017, 09:07 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2001
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Per your owners manual-pg 6-9/10, it is a pull-out tray with a "T" handle lock on the slide and
Lift Security T-Pin straight UP while simultaneously pulling hood out to the fully
extended position.
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01-30-2017, 12:29 PM
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Winnebago Camper
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OK, tray is sliding better-at least it moves with modest effort now! Used a lithium grease on the roller, latches and guides and it moves so it will at least open, close and latch.
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01-31-2017, 09:55 PM
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Winnebago Master
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The problem with greasing the slide is road dirt will combine with grease and cause faster wear and increase resistance to movement.
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02-01-2017, 12:31 AM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Oregon
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Remove all of the grease and spray the rails and guides with this : Heavy-Duty Metal Protector from AMSOIL. The stuff works great for this type of application.
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