Slide out question

[Deerhunter75]

We have a 2017 Z1 Crossroads Camper. How and what type of lube do we need to lubricate the slide out with? Is there any other maintenance that we need to do besides lubrication?


Thank You
Brian

[mark5w]

What type of slide is it. Hydraulic, cables, Schwintec?

[Deerhunter75]

How can you tell the difference? It is making a loud squeal and creaking noises.

[harley]

It is a 2017 so not the schwintec but a bal cable.
Maybe look at bal website to see where to lube . Could also be a factory screw up bu mis aligning the slide??

[Wildasindrive]

I use a dry silicon spray. You can get it at a big box store.
I spray the rails, gear rack, and the alignment tubes. I have an issue with vibration and squeal while the slide is coming back inward. The alignment tubes rub the receiving tube and cause this issue.
Some here say do not use lubricant however the dealers do use the dry lubricant on the slide tubes.

[sleepyT]

Deer
I would use a dry graphite on my Pull-Rite hitch you might want to try...The product is called "Slip Plate" Graphite Lubricant...Aerosol can goes on totally dry...No mess...

Their web site is: www.slipplate.com
Phone numbers: 800-325-0337 or 312-559-2999

[dagst1]

I use the slide out lube from Walmart. It is in the rv section by the automotive supplies.

[zipper1]

I am with sleepyT on the use of Slip-Plate, been using since Pull Rite suggested using it on there 5th wheel sliders years ago.