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12-05-2020, 05:57 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Meyers
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Conditioning and lubrication of slide out seals
I saw something about this today but now I can't find it!! I'd like to know how often and what product is best.
Thanks!
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12-05-2020, 06:00 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Camano Island, Washington
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Aerospace 303
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and Zoe the Wonder Dog(R.I.P.) 
2016 PrimeTime TracerAIR 255, pushing a 2014 Ford F150 SCREW XTR 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost w/Max Tow Package
4pt Equal-i-zer WDH and 1828lbs of payload capacity
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12-05-2020, 06:55 PM
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Head Rambler
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Southwest Alabama
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There are plenty of slide seal conditioners and they all work pretty well. Pick the one you like best.
I use 3-In-One rubber seal conditioner, but others are good also. I apply it about every six months.
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12-05-2020, 07:19 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Meyers
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Seal conditioner
3 in 1 sounds like it is not specific to RV slide-out seals, and as a result, probably not as expensive. Shipping from Camping World was almost as much as a can of RV Seal Conditioner.
Thank you.
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12-06-2020, 03:25 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Marin County, CA
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3-in-One RV care rubber seal conditioner
3-in-One RV care rubber seal conditioner is available at Walmart cheaper than the rubber seal conditioners at Camping World. 
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12-06-2020, 03:33 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Meyers
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Good to know, and not surprising.
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12-06-2020, 05:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
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This is what I use but as stated, find one you like.
Tips, after sides are deployed or retracted, check to insure the wipers have flipped. If not, I use a yardstick or an awning retraction rod to gently slide behind and flip. If not checked, the wipers will take a set and reduce sealing capacity.
Use the conditioner as often as needed because exposer to the sun will age them and stiff wipers in the winter will cause them to crack. I usually spray the outside every quarter and the inside every 6 months.
Remember to condition the inside wipers as well, probably not as often as outside wipers.
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Dorothy, Garrette and Miss Bella.
Retired and having fun.
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12-06-2020, 08:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Escondido, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bikendan
Aerospace 303
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X2 on Aerospace 303, good stuff. It is a little expensive so I bought a gallon on amazon for $56. Use it for many things including seals.
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12-06-2020, 08:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Southeastern Massachusetts
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I use the same product as Garrette recommended from Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Slide...7305492&sr=8-2
Sprays on like a foam - I only use it twice a year, once when closing camping for winter and once when opening in the spring.
Good Luck!
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2017 Heritage Glen 272RL - 34' 4" hitch to bumper (UVW 7294 lbs / hitch 845 lbs)
2016 GMC Sierra 1500SLE 4wd, w/tow pkg, 5.3L-V8, 1726lb payload, 3.42 axle ratio, 9200lb tow weight
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12-06-2020, 09:08 PM
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Camping with Labs
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Jarrettsville, MD
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mlmay12
X2 on Aerospace 303, good stuff. It is a little expensive so I bought a gallon on amazon for $56. Use it for many things including seals.
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X3 for 303. Have used it on all four of our TTs, and on many vehicles as well over the years. And I also buy it by the gallon - great product!!!
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