Maintenance questions.

[Debee09]

2021 Berkshire 34B

As we get more acquainted to our coach, we have more questions. Questions are from the Forest River Maintenance section that we are looking at.

1) 6 mo, clean toilet filter? Does this unit have one?
2) 12 mo, apply reconditioner to slide room wiper seals and bulb seals….what is the best conditioner?
3) 12 mo, silicon exposed slide room hydraulic cylinder rods….where are these and what type of silicon?

Thank again for the help.

 

[Larry-NC]

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2021 Berkshire 34B

As we get more acquainted to our coach, we have more questions. Questions are from the Forest River Maintenance section that we are looking at.

1) 6 mo, clean toilet filter? Does this unit have one?
2) 12 mo, apply reconditioner to slide room wiper seals and bulb seals….what is the best conditioner?
3) 12 mo, silicon exposed slide room hydraulic cylinder rods….where are these and what type of silicon?

Thank again for the help.

That has to mean spray-on silicone. Surprising how many people confuse silicon (form of glass or beach sand) and silcone (slippery liquid).

I like the CRC Heavy Duty, but any of these are probably okay.

 

[Wiscampsin]

For the wiper seals I use Aerospace 303.

 

[Lincman983]

2021 Berkshire 34B

As we get more acquainted to our coach, we have more questions. Questions are from the Forest River Maintenance section that we are looking at.

1) 6 mo, clean toilet filter? Does this unit have one?
2) 12 mo, apply reconditioner to slide room wiper seals and bulb seals….what is the best conditioner?
3) 12 mo, silicon exposed slide room hydraulic cylinder rods….where are these and what type of silicon?

Thank again for the help.

1) 6 mo., clean toilet filter? Does this unit have one? - Not sure on the toilet filter, I would contact Thetford to get more info on the filter?
2) 12 mo., apply reconditioner to slide room wiper seals and bulb seals…. what is the best conditioner? - You can use baby powder with a sock; work the baby powder into the sock an then apply it to the seals works on the wipe seals and the bulb type seals the baby powder doesn't attract dust like Aerospace 303 would. I also use the baby powder idea on the weather stripping on my personal vehicle; helps the seals from sticking especially in winter.
3) 12 mo., silicon exposed slide room hydraulic cylinder rods…. where are these and what type of silicone? - We use a silicone-based lubricant that is in an aerosol type can. the rods are the slide room cylinders that move the slide rooms in/out. It is also a good idea to lube up the slide out gear tracks with a good marine type of lubricant. Something that can withstand the elements and moisture. I have attached a pic of the silicone lubricant and also a periodic maintenance schedule.

 

[TowPro]

you forgot the step before 1.


Every 3 months inspect every joint for cracks in sealant.



in fact every time you look at anything on the rig, this thought must be in the back of your mind "does what I am looking at appear to be a leak starting?"


its not a question of IF your RV will leak, its WHEN.

 

[MR.M]

2021 Berkshire 34B

As we get more acquainted to our coach, we have more questions. Questions are from the Forest River Maintenance section that we are looking at.

1) 6 mo, clean toilet filter? Does this unit have one?
2) 12 mo, apply reconditioner to slide room wiper seals and bulb seals….what is the best conditioner?
3) 12 mo, silicon exposed slide room hydraulic cylinder rods….where are these and what type of silicon?

Thank again for the help.

Don't know of a toilet filter there is a screen on the water intake of the toilet but nothing i would put on a regular maintenance schedule


Slide seals i use 3 in1 rubber seal conditioner for slide outs and other rubber seals they also make a silicone spray for things like your hydraulic rods etc .

 

[shepardmike]

Better than baby powder

Use this on the rubber seals...

https://www.amazon.com/Powder-Extre...TJ15/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=talcum+powder&sr=8-8

 

[MR.M]

Use this on the rubber seals...

https://www.amazon.com/Powder-Extre...TJ15/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=talcum+powder&sr=8-8

So what happens after the first good rain ? seems it would all wash off .

 

[shepardmike]

From the manufacture

So what happens after the first good rain ? seems it would all wash off .

Talc improves the performance and durability of molded and extruded parts for domestic appliances and building applications. Talc’s hydrophobic and electrically neutral platelets make it an ideal multifunctional, reinforcing filler for conventional or thermoplastic rubber products such as hoses, washers, seals, stoppers, flappers, gaskets, o-rings, grommets and cables used in household appliances such as washing machines etc. Talc improves the performance and durability of molded and extruded profiles, seals and gaskets used in the building industry.