Slide-Out & Leveling Experts in Lakeland, FL
Slide-outs transform your RV from a vehicle into a home. When they fail—stuck halfway, grinding, leaking, or misaligned—it affects everything from sleeping space to kitchen access. A slide that will not fully extend means you are living in a fraction of the floor plan you paid for. A slide that will not retract means you are not going anywhere at all.
Leveling systems keep your RV stable and your refrigerator happy. An absorption refrigerator that operates out of level can suffer permanent cooling unit damage, and a coach that sits unevenly puts stress on frame members, door frames, and slide-out mechanisms. Whether your system is electric, hydraulic, or a combination of both, proper leveling is not a convenience—it is a mechanical necessity.
At Nationwide Haul in Lakeland, FL, we service all major slide and leveling platforms with the diagnostic tools and parts knowledge to get you back to full size. Our technicians understand the electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems that make these mechanisms work, and we carry the common failure parts—motors, gear packs, controller boards, seals, and hydraulic components—to minimize your downtime.
Services We Provide
Schwintek Slide Systems
Schwintek is the most common slide mechanism in modern RVs, used across dozens of manufacturers from entry-level travel trailers to high-end fifth wheels. The system uses dual-motor in-wall drive assemblies with synchronized gear packs to extend and retract the slide room. When a Schwintek system fails, it is usually a motor, a gear pack, or the controller that manages synchronization between the two sides. We perform motor replacement, gear pack service, controller diagnostics, rail alignment, and manual override repair. Our technicians can identify whether you are dealing with a mechanical binding issue, an electrical fault, or a controller timing problem—and we fix the root cause, not just the symptom.
HWH Hydraulic Systems
HWH systems are found on many premium motorhomes and use hydraulic pressure to power both slide-outs and leveling jacks, often from a shared pump and reservoir. These systems are reliable when properly maintained but can develop issues with age, contaminated fluid, or failed seals. We service HWH hydraulic slide-outs and leveling jacks including pump service, cylinder repair, valve body diagnostics, fluid flush, and line replacement. We also handle the integration between room slides and leveling systems, ensuring the interlock logic operates correctly so your coach levels before slides deploy and retracts slides before jacks stow.
Lippert/Power Gear Systems
Lippert Components and Power Gear (now under the Lippert umbrella) produce some of the most widely installed slide mechanisms and leveling systems in the RV industry. From electric slide-out drives to hydraulic leveling with through-frame jacks, these systems appear on everything from lightweight travel trailers to Class A motorhomes. We handle motor replacement, controller board repair, limit switch adjustment, and full system diagnostics. Whether your Lippert electric slide is drawing excessive current, your Power Gear leveling system is throwing error codes, or your through-frame jacks are leaking fluid, we have the experience and parts access to resolve it.
Slide-Out Seal Replacement
The seals around your slide-out room are the only barrier between the interior of your RV and the elements. Wiper seals, bulb seals, and rain gutters must maintain proper contact to prevent water intrusion, drafts, and insect entry. Over time, seals compress, crack, and lose their memory—especially in Florida's heat and UV exposure. We match the exact seal profile for your specific slide, because an incorrect seal cross-section will either fail to make contact or create excessive drag that strains the slide mechanism. Proper seal replacement is not just about comfort—it is critical water damage prevention.
Leveling Jack Service
Whether your RV uses electric leveling jacks from Lippert or hydraulic systems from HWH and Bigfoot, we service the full range of leveling platforms. Our leveling jack services include jack cylinder repair, pad replacement, auto-level calibration, and manual override restoration. A leveling system that will not fully extend, retracts unevenly, or throws calibration errors can leave you unable to set up camp—or worse, leave your coach sitting at an angle that stresses the frame and damages appliances. We diagnose the actual failure point, whether it is a hydraulic seal, an electric actuator, a position sensor, or a control board fault.
Slide-Out Alignment & Adjustment
A misaligned slide causes a cascade of problems: seal damage, water leaks, binding during operation, and uneven gaps that let weather and insects inside. Misalignment can develop gradually from road vibration and structural settling, or suddenly from a mechanical failure or improper previous repair. We adjust rails, rollers, and stops for smooth, even operation across the full travel of the slide. Proper alignment means the slide extends and retracts without grinding or binding, the seals make even contact on all four sides, and the room sits flush with the exterior wall when retracted. It is precise work, and it makes a measurable difference in how your slide operates and how long your seals last.
Common Slide-Out Problems We Fix
- Slide will not extend or retract — complete failure due to motor, controller, hydraulic pump, or electrical supply issues
- Grinding or unusual noise during operation — worn gear packs, misaligned rails, debris in the track, or failing bearings
- Slide extends unevenly or crooked — one side moves faster than the other, indicating a motor imbalance, synchronization fault, or mechanical obstruction
- Water leaks around slide seals — compressed, cracked, or incorrectly profiled seals allowing water intrusion into the coach interior
- Slow slide operation — low battery voltage, weak hydraulic pressure, excessive drag from misalignment, or deteriorating motor brushes
- Error codes on the control panel — controller board faults, sensor failures, or communication errors between the slide system and the coach electrical network
- Manual override not working — stripped override mechanism, seized gears, or hydraulic bypass valve failure preventing emergency retraction
Why Slide Maintenance Matters
Florida's humidity and UV exposure are particularly hard on slide-out systems. Heat accelerates seal deterioration, causing rubber and vinyl seals to crack, shrink, and lose their ability to maintain contact with the slide room. Once seal contact is compromised, water intrusion begins—and in Florida's climate, that moisture quickly turns into mold growth and structural rot inside your walls and floor.
We recommend an annual slide seal inspection for any RV that lives or travels in Florida. During a seal inspection, we check wiper seal contact, bulb seal compression, rain gutter drainage, and the condition of the slide fascia where seals mate. Catching a deteriorated seal before it allows water inside can save thousands of dollars in structural repair down the road.
Leveling systems need attention too. Hydraulic systems require periodic fluid level checks and fluid replacement to prevent contamination and internal seal wear. Electric leveling jacks need jack pad inspection, actuator lubrication, and controller calibration to ensure accurate, reliable leveling every time you set up camp. Neglected leveling systems do not just become unreliable—they can fail in ways that leave your coach unable to deploy or stow, stranding you at a campsite or on the road.
Why Choose Nationwide Haul
- ASE-Certified Technicians trained on Schwintek, HWH, Lippert, Power Gear, and Bigfoot slide and leveling platforms
- Common Parts In Stock — slide motors, gear packs, controller boards, seals, and hydraulic components to minimize your wait time
- Warranty-Friendly Service — we work with extended warranties and RV protection plans including Good Sam, Wholesale Warranties, and manufacturer programs
- Total System Diagnostics — we test the complete electrical and mechanical chain, not just the component that failed, so the repair actually holds
- Honest Estimates — transparent, detailed pricing before any work begins, with no surprise charges on your invoice
- One-Stop Shop — if your slide issue reveals water damage, electrical problems, or structural concerns, we handle it all under one roof