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04-11-2016, 04:08 PM
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To grease or not to grease
When we opened our slide for the first time this year it was grinding louder than normal .we went to the dealer today to buy some slide grease. The dealer said do not grease the gears it only attracts dirt. They suggested just wipe with a cloth or blow with an air compressor to remove any grit. Any thoughts on this?
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04-11-2016, 04:13 PM
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I grease mine. They are enclosed while traveling and are under the slide when extended, how much "dirt" are you going to get under there? They seen to slide in and out better with some grease on them. Just my opinion.
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04-11-2016, 04:16 PM
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I have been using this.
Works well as a lube and does not seem to attract a lot of dirt, I also use it on the seals and stab jacks.
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04-11-2016, 05:05 PM
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Related: my slideout made grinding noises but turned out the noise was coming from the slide awning. Shots of WD40 at either end of the roller fixed it.
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04-11-2016, 05:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ford Idaho
I have been using this.
Works well as a lube and does not seem to attract a lot of dirt, I also use it on the seals and stab jacks. |
Thanks we just picked some up and will give it a try.
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04-11-2016, 09:48 PM
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Graffite works great.
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04-11-2016, 09:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rollingroo
Thanks we just picked some up and will give it a try.
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04-11-2016, 10:02 PM
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Dry lube in spray form
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04-12-2016, 12:16 PM
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Canadian Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bob caldwell
Dry lube in spray form
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X2
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04-12-2016, 12:34 PM
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i talked to a lippert tech he said they use CRC dry lubricant and that what he recommended on the slide out rails
and while at wally world the other day i saw that liquid wrench now has an RV dry lube in the RV section
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04-12-2016, 12:34 PM
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(Dry Huunday)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ford Idaho
I have been using this.
Works well as a lube and does not seem to attract a lot of dirt, I also use it on the seals and stab jacks. |
This! 
Slideout, seals, stab jacks, squeaky doors, steps, hinges....pretty much everything that moves! and a little goes a long way!
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04-12-2016, 07:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rollingroo
When we opened our slide for the first time this year it was grinding louder than normal .we went to the dealer today to buy some slide grease. The dealer said do not grease the gears it only attracts dirt. They suggested just wipe with a cloth or blow with an air compressor to remove any grit. Any thoughts on this?
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Lippert?
Hydraulic or Electric?
Lippert Master Towable Manual (Googleable):
hydraulic - "moving pats. They can be washed with mild soap and water. No grease or lubrication is necessary and in some situations may be detrimental to the environment and long term dependability of the system."
electric - "Note: Do not lubricate rack or pinion gear teeth, lubricate drive shaft only. Note: LCI recommends Mobile One Fully Synthetic 10W-30 Motor Oil to lubricate gear pack."
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04-12-2016, 08:47 PM
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I agree with exactly your logic. I grease mine too..
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04-13-2016, 07:31 AM
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Location: Canada
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Walmart sells this much cheaper and everyone has a Walmart
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04-14-2016, 08:14 AM
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Location: SouthWest Michigan
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I think the Slide Co. recommend a lub with PDF for the inside gears,,, I found a White Lithium Grease with PDF @ Menards last year !!! Try Goggling how to lub Slides ???
I think there is a video on UTUBE ???
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