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Below Floor Slide System (BFS)
Mechanical Components
Under floor slideout mechanism steel bars are welded to the frame
members. A gear track is welded to bottom side of cross member,
matching with a flat gear attached to drive shaft. Operation on both is
identical. Attached to motor is a gear that will move slide in or out by 12-
volt DC power. A cross shaft, from front to rear ram, connects the second
ram moving the opposite end of slide. Mechanism operates the same,
flush or standard floor.
Above Floor Slideout (AFS)
All components are located inside the coach, under the dinette or sofa.
Base is attached to floor and sidewall. Top portion has “cog” track
attached t
o a “ram”, which matched the gear on motor. As motor runs, it
moves the slide in or out. On large slides with 2 tracks, a cross shaft will
connect both tracks, operated by one motor. Access to all these
components is inside the coach, under the sofa or dinette floor.
Manual Override
Below Floor Slideout
Should a power failure occur (no 120-volt AC power or the battery loses
its charge), follow the listed direction. There is a 1/2” shaft coming through
the main rail of the frame. On the end of the shaf
t is a 3/4” nut attached.
Use a 3/4” socket, with an extension and ratchet to move the slide. On
some units the stabilizer jack crank will also work on this shaft with the
attached 3/4” nut.
Above Floor Slideout
Should 12-volt power fail and there is no 120-volt AC power available,
follow the listed direction. Access to the ram is under the floor of the slide,
of sofa or dinette. Lippert Component System has a smaller motor, less
draw and requires a 5/8” socket, ratchet and probably an extension.
KZRV does not require or suggest blocking, supports, jacks, etc. to be
used under slideouts during extended normal use. By using blocks or
jacks, it will distort water sealing capabilities of the seals.
Power for Operation
All power slide systems operate on 12-volt DC power provided by a
converter or by a 12-volt distribution load center with automatic 20 or 30
amp breakers. For best performance, have 120-volt AC power attached
to your coach, feeding the distribution load center. Tow vehicle 12-volt
power may also be used as required. Supplement your battery by either
one of two choices:
1. A fully charged auxiliary battery may be placed on your RV for
additional 12-volt DC power.
2. Use 12-volt power through the tow vehicle to the recreational
vehicle battery, for assistance, if needed.
