Lubricating Slide Outs 2023 View 24V

LeotaRider

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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
 
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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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 

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