Schwintek and other issues with the Winnebago FLX.

Schwintek has been taking a beating for quality issues and for good reason but as owners, we have to do our own part to ensure they don’t fail. I’ve been told they fail between 15-20 cycles (out and in). See this video for maintenance of a Schwintek slide. • Lubricating Schwintek ...

[@mikeaileenmonahan4496]

Thanks for the video! We just got our Micro Minnie FLX 2108DS back from the dealership after 6 weeks due to the slide issues. Missed most of the Summer :(. We spent one night at a Harvest Host after we picked her up. So glad to have her back. We love everything else about her.

[@dowmer3093]

Thanks for the video. I agree, the Truma system is fantastic. Our Schwintek slider in our 2108DS failed after 12 trips. Dealer said it was installed with sub par parts. They also said Winnebago is upgrading with a different type/model of Schwintek. Covered under warranty. So we got the upgrade…whatever that is. Looks slightly different if you peel back the rubber seal and look in. Works great and no more issues. Honestly, very few issues other than that. Very pleased with the trailer overall. No regrets. Thanks again for the updates and I’m not a fan of Lippert either.

[@TheDevilOfCoffee]

how long did it take to get that completed? Ours has been working ok - so far. nervous about it, though.

[@dowmer3093]

@@TheDevilOfCoffee I dropped it off in December and got it back in April. It was working but I could hear the gears grinding and popping so I knew there was an issue. I also knew if I dropped it off during the summer I would be without the trailer so I waited until winter to drop it off so they could work on it when I didn’t need it. Some of the long wait was the dealer and some of it was Winnebago being slow with parts and warranty authorization.

[@JDDJR7]

Always appreciate flx videos, thanks

[@Northern_Ty]

My fam is currently considering the FLX 2306BHS, wondering if it's worth gambling on a still new 2022/2023 or wait for possible updated parts in a 2024 model even with higher cost of entry. I watched your other video on the battery needing to removed for long term winter storage, so I wonder how many dealers in the Midwest actually moved the units or the batteries to climate controlled storage and followed all of the recommended instructions in doing so. Keep up the good work, your vids have been very helpful as we navigate this journey.

[@speedbumpmedia9584]

There’s no guarantee that Winnebago or Schwintek will actually fix the slide issue. It’s a gamble buying now and unless Winnebago can confirm they are addressing the slide failures, I don’t see a point in waiting. Buying now at least will give you the winter to have it fixed. 😅 They seemingly fail between 15-20 full cycles so even then you’d have to take a lot of trips in a few months to basically do your own burn in testing.

[@craigmunzer9488]

I did not see your Amazon link for the switch. Can you repost

[@deimosastro]

The fridge in my FLX didnt even last a season. Winnebago is still dragging their feet on the warranty.