slide hoses

njtinman2001 · 02-12-2022, 06:46 PM

I have a 1999 Winnebago Chieftain 35 ft motorhome and blew a hose on th slide hydraulics any body know where to buy a hose 1/8 x 10 foot 6000 psi hydraulic hose?

Wayne M · 02-13-2022, 10:01 AM

Search Google on "hydraulic hoses near me." without the quotes.

Check O'Reilly, Napa, Tractor Supply, etc.

I'll wager that there is a hydraulic shop within driving distance.

p.s., Give Lichtsinn RV a call at 641-585-3213. You can also go to their Website, chat, and ask if they have it or recommend where to get the hose.

BobC · 02-13-2022, 12:29 PM

I've always ordered mine by number from HWH via telephone. I don't know if they're having supply chain issues with hoses but I know they are with some of their other parts. The HWH part number should be on a white, plastic sleeve near the end of the hose. If it's hard to read, try taking a photo with your cell phone and then adjust the contrast, etc. until it's readable.

I don't know about your specific hose, but, when there are two rams with a "synchronizing cylinder" between them, the hose lengths and sizes of the two hoses from the synchronizing cylinders need to be identical in order for the pressures to balance properly.

Here are some links that may be helpful:

Here's a link to some HWH resources that may help:

https://www.hwhcorp.com/winnebago2017_diagrams.html (the 2017 is the date of the resource, not the model date)

https://www.hwhcorp.com/ml44100bx_so.html

njtinman2001 · 02-13-2022, 08:07 PM

found a hose shop near us we will see if they can help us and the bleeding sounds like it will be fun and messy

BobC · 02-13-2022, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by njtinman2001

found a hose shop near us we will see if they can help us and the bleeding sounds like it will be fun and messy

The bleeding isn't bad, just get a big bundle of rags to catch the spillage, bump the switch with the hose tight, then loosen the hose very slightly to let the air bubbles out. Tighten and repeat until no more bubbles. Once it's bled, run it through a few complete cycles and it should self adjust and purge any remaining air via the tank. Wear safety glasses.

Check out this thread to read about always fully extending before retracting, and vice versa (post #4):

https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/...on-363364.html

And make sure your fluid tank is topped off. If you overfill (which is easy to do) it won't cause any damage and the system will purge the excess fluid through an overflow valve in the tank cap so make sure you have something on the pavement or ground under the tank to avoid a mess. If you have trouble seeing the fluid level on the cap's built in dipstick, the proper level is 1" below the top with everything retracted so you can use your finger.

Here's a thread on what fluid to use:

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f54/hwh-oil-381083.html

HWH's fluid is available from Camping World and shows as in stock:

https://www.campingworld.com/hwh-hyd...oz.-20763.html

Whatever you do, don't add any type of stopleak. I was strongly advised against this by azpete, a Winnieowner who is an HWH employee.

njtinman2001 · 02-17-2022, 10:31 AM

does anyone know what psi the system operates at because i am having a problem getting 6000 psi hose?

BobC · 02-17-2022, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by njtinman2001

does anyone know what psi the system operates at because i am having a problem getting 6000 psi hose?

Did you try calling HWH? If they don't have the hose, I'm sure they can tell you what PSI is OK.

You can also PM azpete:
https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/...ete-13211.html

He's a Winnieowner and an HWH employee.

njtinman2001 · 02-18-2022, 03:57 PM

we ordered from HWH Thanks for the help

BobC · 02-18-2022, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by njtinman2001

we ordered from HWH Thanks for the help

Great, that's always the best option if they're available.

Bob

njtinman2001 · 02-25-2022, 06:57 AM

wow we got the hose already

njtinman2001 · 02-25-2022, 06:59 AM

PS you have to call them they have on line but they don't look at it

BobC · 02-25-2022, 07:36 AM

If you get an appropriately sized, brass coupling, you can attach your new hose to the old and use the old hose to pull it through any tight spots. You'll probably have to cut some zip ties so have some heavy duty black replacements available. White ones will deteriorate over time.

I'm glad you contacted HWH, I've always found them to be helpful and prompt in shipping. Too often posters on Winnieowners and other forums would rather go around in circles for weeks, avoiding contacting manufacturers directly.