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Old 01-15-2018, 02:44 PM   #1
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Who's lubed their slide mechanics ?

I tried to avoid the obvious double entendres and this is the best I could do.

I'm seriously interested in what product, and the application thereof, any of you have used to lubricate the mechanical components of your slide outs.

Under mine, I think it's an LCI system are two square metal gear tracks that run across the chassis, one of which has a screwjack in a round tube attached to it. And a drive shaft running between the two tracks running fore and aft with a pinion at each end engaged in the tracks presumably to keep the assembly moving squarely when the screwjack does all the work.

Everything seems to be devoid of grease, and being old school (If it moves grease it, if it doesn't move paint it, and if you can't grease or paint it polish it!) I'm tempted to slather it on all the matting surfaces.

Here's your opportunity to lead me in the right direction please, or if nothing else add some humor by describing your preferred method of lubrication......... There, I've opened the door for you....
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Old 01-15-2018, 03:02 PM   #2
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It doesn't need grease.
When you are moving down the road, it's not subject to any road grime because it's retracted. If you do (slather) grease all over it, be prepared for a mess inside on the floor/carpet.
When you have the slide out, look it over and see if there is any dirt, sand, crud in the splines. If there is wire brush it out. They use to have an aerosol for spraying on the splines, but I really don't think it's necessary. After all, it's not a high speed mechanism by any means.
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Old 01-15-2018, 03:48 PM   #3
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Lci states wash with soap and water only.
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Old 01-15-2018, 05:49 PM   #4
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I use a dry spray-on graphite. Just a light coat on the gear teeth.
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Old 01-15-2018, 06:37 PM   #5
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I use a dedicated product. Spray about twice a year after cleaning it.
https://www.amazon.com/Premium-RV-Sl.../dp/B000TRBIG4
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Old 01-15-2018, 06:43 PM   #6
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I use the same product as Mark5W. I usually only do one month long trip per year and lube it before I go.
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Old 01-15-2018, 07:00 PM   #7
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I use a dedicated product. Spray about twice a year after cleaning it.
https://www.amazon.com/Premium-RV-Sl.../dp/B000TRBIG4
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I use the same product as Mark5W. I usually only do one month long trip per year and lube it before I go.
Why do you guys do it?
It's not necessary. I've had a can of that stuff sitting on the shelf for years.
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Old 01-15-2018, 08:53 PM   #9
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I've used this for years on the hydraulic slides, Schwintech slide motors & gears (recommended regularly), door locks, hinges, if it moves it gets sprayed. It has the same ingredients ( Ceflon/Teflon) as the higher priced sprays for about a 1/3 of the price from Wal-Mart. DO NOT use regular WD40, it's a dirt/dust magnet, but they do make a silicone spray that can be used.
While speaking of slides, the factory service center recommended using Pledge furniture polish on all of the slide seals & any other weather seals throughout your rv, dirt doesn't stick & is much cheaper (I buy the imitation at dollars stores) than the dedicated seal conditioners from rv stores.
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Old 01-16-2018, 06:30 AM   #10
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Lci states wash with soap and water only.
Probably the best answer on here.

Just because a person gets in the habit of doing the same thing for years, doesn't mean it's right.
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Old 01-16-2018, 09:14 AM   #11
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Doesn't mean it's wrong either!
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I didn't say it made it wrong! I said it didn't mean it was right.
Now, if you want to start arguing, this not the place to be doing it.
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There's nothing wrong with disagreement here. Argument is a whole different issue. No mudslinging that I've seen.
I like the fact that there can be several answers and the forum members agree.

I don't enjoy the fact that intimidation was even introduced.
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Based on the original question asked, it sound's like a traditional under floor slide mechanism. Lubing will not get anything on the inside of the trailer. It is underneath the trailer, and if not enclosed it will be subject to road spray.
Wire brushing of rusted parts is probably a good idea, and use an approved lubricant.
The wrong type of lube may attract dirt and grit, which would be undesirable.
Just my personal opinion of course.��
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Based on the original question asked, it sound's like a traditional under floor slide mechanism. Lubing will not get anything on the inside of the trailer. It is underneath the trailer, and if not enclosed it will be subject to road spray.
Wire brushing of rusted parts is probably a good idea, and use an approved lubricant.
The wrong type of lube may attract dirt and grit, which would be undesirable.
Just my personal opinion of course.��
Like I said,there is no approved lubricate. Soap and water is what is recommended in the LCI master owner manual,but it's your camper spray what you like.
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Sorry guys, I didn't intend to open a can of worms, just an innocent question from someone who generally didn't know the answer, but trusts and respects your guidance based on experience.

My mechanism is not grimy or cruddy, but it sounds 'dry' if that makes any sense to you engineering types.

I doubt a few microns from a spray can is going to change that so I guess I'll leave it dry per LCI's instructions, and keep an eye out for any abnormal wear on the gears or tracks.

Thanks everyone for the heads up, and making me read through the ton of Lippert paperwork I'd consigned to the 'Save for the next owner' file.
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I didn't say it made it wrong! I said it didn't mean it was right.
Now, if you want to start arguing, this not the place to be doing it.
Not arguing, stating my opinion like everyone else on here. I apologize if it doesn't agree with yours.
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Old 01-16-2018, 10:03 PM   #18
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Scwintech, among others , does have a video on lubricating their slide mechanisms.
How To Lubricate The Schwintek In-Wall Slide-Out System
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I use a little lube on mine because I don't like metal on metal contact without some type of lube. It is the same reason we all put oil in an engine, to lubricate the moving parts. Granted an engine and a mechanical slide unit are two different things and the amount of lube used between these are proportional. The spray on dry graphite works well and is not a dirt magnet. To each his own.
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I lube mine with Slide out lube from Walmart. It seems to help it from squeaking when opening the slides. The arms are under the slide and I spray where the tubes slide into each other.
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