Slide gear pack

[wingnut60]

Recently traded off my '05, and found a new gear pack that I forgot I had--

https://store.lci1.com/gear-packs-for-slide-out-mechanisms-p193

If you need/may need one of these, let me know. $25 inc shipping....

Joe

[oldbird]

Will it fit my 08 36TK3 Joe, if so I'll take it.

[wingnut60]

Glenn,
I would be in the 95% area of fitment--there aren't a lot of changes over the years in these things. Why don't I send it to you so you can look it over--then you decide if you want it.
email direct at joedobry@gmail.com and we'll figure it out. One of the things to think about is--if one goes out, you probably need to replace the other one at same time. I have this one as I ordered 2 from Lippert but found one in the meantime at a DRV dealer and got it to start the work before the other 2 came in.
Thanks,
Joe

[stanleyz]

is that the heavy duty/ If so if it dont work for glenn email me at 75strokes2gmail.com my keyboard is screwed and i cant use the at symbol but i'm sure you can figure it out. hows that new unit working for you. how many mods so far

[wingnut60]

Stanley,
Sent it to Glenn, sorry.

[stanleyz]

no problem, i need 2 anyway. howz the new unit working for you

[wingnut60]

It isn't working--yet. We pulled it home and have been stocking it with stuff out of the '05. I also have been doing a lot of contract work away from home, so here it sits.
Had to get a stronger B&W to handle it, but everything else fits. Sucker is already as heavy empty as the '05 was stuffed for the AK trip.
We are in the process of getting rid of 50+years of accumulated possessions and will be trying the full-time thing before long--if the creeks don't rise.
Hope all is well with you--where are you at currently?

[stanleyz]

just got back to ATL been down in fort myers since christmas. had a dozen things to fix between the 5er and the house. but all done now and golf course tomorrow so alls well

i cant even imagine what it would be like to get rid of enough stuff to move full time into a 5er. i don't envy you those what to keep and what to toss decisions.

[wingnut60]

Yes, the keep/toss decision is pretty tough. Helped somewhat by the 2 boys not interested in their old stuff that we kept, and looking at some of my stuff--why did I keep it. We plan on starting out with a storage unit 'cause we won't be able to part with some stuff the first time around...

[stanleyz]

Hey, just an update on my slide. It was always working well and never even hinted at any problems going in or out but was making a really loud obnoxious noise. Today I got after it and was able to get a long straw on the WDand give the door side slide gear pack a bath. Waaalaa, problem solved noise gone and tested with 10 cycles in and out without a problem. I don't think I've ever had a problem I thought was gonna be that big a pain turn out to be nothing. I'mgoing down and get a lottery ticket.

[wingnut60]

Technically, WD40 is a solvent, not a lubricant. Probably cleaned out some dirt/gunk in the bushings. Be prepared for it to get noisy again--if it does, get a quality spray lube and use it instead. Just my thoughts, it may never make noise again...
Joe

[oldbird]

I wouldn't celebrate yet, the WD will wear off!