retract a slide, no power

I was wondering how I would retract my slide if I lost hydraulics. I understand I can move the slide in if the pump is working and I use an electric drill to work the pump. What if the pump is bad, or I have a hydraulic problem. How would I get the slide back in, and have it stay in so I could get the trailer to a dealer for repairs? Any thoughts? I don't have this problem, I was thinking this could happen while I out on a trip.

Earl, is that from experience? I've had this question too. Thankfully I haven't had to answer it yet!! Good to know though!

WOW, that sounds serious. Do the electric slides have a manual backup, like a hand crank? If they do maybe it would be better to have electric slides.

My old 5er had electric slides with a back-up hand crank. Never had to use it, but felt good knowing it was there. Hopefully I never have to find out how heavy the slides are on the 'Cat!

On 2 of my slides there is a rack and pinon on each side of the slide, I would try to energize the solenoid valve an try to wind in using the rack and pinion. the bedroom slide just has 1 central ram which is under the false floor of the bed, with this one, again i would try to energize the valve and use a ratchet strap to pull the bedroom slide in. I am not really sure if the valves are energized on the slides going in or out, but you should soon find out with the tension that you are going to put on the slides.
I hope this give people another idea on how it might be possible to retract slides with no pump.
Sean

Thanks everyone. I sure hope I never have to find out, especially in some remote location.

I had a mechanical slide on my last TT. The crank works only if the motor goes out. If the gearbox explodes, the crank is useless. Yup...it happened to me.

Hey guys, I'm new to the hydraulic slides and I was wondering how to get the slide back in if the pump went out or some other problem occurred. Thanks for the help! I ,also ,am hoping I don't ever have to deal with this problem!

Unballance

unballance to the forum from the U.K. If ever you do have problems or need advice you are at the right place there is a mine of information here, and every one is willing to help
Sean

Sean, I appreciate the response and will keep you guys in mind if and when I have problems. Thanks Unballance