Hydraulic Jacks- salt air?

[DennyH]

When staying in a salt water area for an extended period do the shafts of the jacks need to be protected from the salt air?? ie, coating them periodically with WD40 or some other thing??

Thanks

Denny


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[cjd10]

Manual says to spray with silicone lubricant every 2 to 3 days if exposed to a salty environment.

[bend302]

While it is a great lubricant for most things RV, it leaves an oily residue that can attract dust and sand/dirt. Thus the suggestion that silicone dry lube is the preferred lube.

Silicone is good for slide seals as well.

Bill

[DennyH]

Thanks!!! We have been parked on the Outer Banks for a week. Just cleaned and sprayed them!


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[GABoy]

Originally Posted by DennyH

Thanks!!! We have been parked on the Outer Banks for a week. Just cleaned and sprayed them!


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Where bouts? Been wanting to plan a trip to that area. Kitty Hawk?



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[cjd10]

Originally Posted by bend302

While it is a great lubricant for most things RV, it leaves an oily residue that can attract dust and sand/dirt. Thus the suggestion that silicone dry lube is the preferred lube.

Silicone is good for slide seals as well.

Bill

Does make more sense to use the dry. Does the dry last any longer? The liquid version doesnt seem to last long on an exposed surface.

[camaraderie]

I like using Teflon based spray to avoid oily, dirt catching film...worked great on sailboat at sea...should do pretty well on shore too!
SUPER LUBE Dri-Film Aerosol,11 Oz. - Penetrants and Lubricants - 44N743|11016 - Grainger Industrial Supply


Comes in tube/grease formulation as well.

[DennyH]

GAboy

We are at the KOA in Rodanthe- pricey but very nice!


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