Lubricating Slide Outs 2023 View 24V

[LeotaRider]

New Member here ,

2023 View 24V

I have seen many articles explaining the need for maintaining proper performance of our slid outs with routine/yearly lubrication . Can someone explain to me , what and how to properly lubricate a slide out on my RV .

Thanks in advance ,

LeotaRider

 

[Pointyears]

New Member here ,

2023 View 24V

I have seen many articles explaining the need for maintaining proper performance of our slid outs with routine/yearly lubrication . Can someone explain to me , what and how to properly lubricate a slide out on my RV .

Thanks in advance ,

LeotaRider

All depends upon the kind of slide you have: https://www.lippert.com/blog/types-of-rv-slide-outs

My Vita has a Slim Rack and all I've done (so far) is put cleaner/protectant on the seals. After it sitting on the dealer's lot for months and months with the slide extended, I was worried about the seal's exposure to UV.

 

[LeotaRider]

So what you’re telling me is that it is the exterior rubber seals that require periodic lubricating , correct ?
No need to lubricate the internal gearing , cabling or tracking ?

LeotaRider

 

[Pointyears]

So what you’re telling me is that it is the exterior rubber seals that require periodic lubricating , correct ?
No need to lubricate the internal gearing , cabling or tracking ?

LeotaRider

No, I'm saying that about MY RV based on my slide type. Yours depends upon your slide type which may vary anywhere between seal maintenance to cable tightening.

 

[be happy]

3in1 makes a line of products for RV's. They are a spray type of lubricant for different areas of the RV.

As my rig is older I am a fan of using the lube for slideouts. I will spray all the exposed metal parts at least every other time. For me it seems to help. As for the internal gears and such, I am not help. I will also use the spray for the rubber seals. Spraying the outside rubber seals will keep them in better shape and hopefully last longer.