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Main slide out issue - 2002 Patriot Thunder 455

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Pierce LeFevre Jr:
Hello Eric,
Thanks so much Sir.  You were dead on that the Living Room slide hydraulic manifold is that one by RAV!  So thanks again for nailing that and also for mentioning and directing me to the Coach Assist resource area.  I'm new to the Forum so just learning all these resources and Coach Assist area is awesome.  RAV tech should be returning a call to assist me hopefully tomorrow with how to relieve pressure. 

Eric Maclean Co-Admin:
Let us know how you make out
Eric

Pierce LeFevre Jr:
Thanks Eric,
Spoke with Alan at RVA and then Shaun from Beaver Service in Oregon was also nice enough to return a call.  Both confirmed no quick relief from pressure at this RVA manifold other than simply disconnecting the two #4 JIC output lines.  Since I'll have to do that, per a suggestion from Alan at RVA, I plan to install an in between valve body that will dump simultaneously these two output lines hydraulic pressure with the quick pull of one knob. (photo attached).
After disconnecting at RVA manifold, I'll lengthen those hoses with two 24" hoses (males to female) down to where I'll mount this new valve, since the RVA valve is up high and hard to reach.  Then simply return to the RVA valve with two more 24" hoses (female to female).  Using all male #4 JIC 90% adapters at the new valve should make it easy to come down to and back up from new release valve.  It'll take a week or so to get all parts in and complete this portion.  I'll then tackle manually pushing or jacking the slide out manually to find/repair the problem there.  If I ever have another slide problem, it'll be very quick to remove the two "exhaust" port plugs I'll install and pull the knob to relieve pressure to manually move the slide.  Will advise again concerning slide-out repair once it's done.

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