Slide Lubrication Questions 2002 Adventurer 35U

[DavidVanDer]

Just acquired our 2002 Adventurer 35U last year. Wonderful coach so far. Wondering about lubricating the room slides. Living room slides are visible, but bedroom slide mechanism is hidden by a cover under the room. Thought I'd start a conversation here. How to access and what type lubricant should be used, if any. Also, does anyone lubricate the awning slides? Thanks

 

[be happy]

If if moves it needs lubrication! At least thats my opinion.
I am a believer in the company that produces the 3 in 1 spray products for RV's. They have different products for different applications in our RV's. I use the spray lubricant designed for slides. I will spray the arms both the main slide and bedroom. I spray at least every other time. Theses coaches are old and need the tender loving care they deserve.

3 in 1 also has a great spray for rubber. I will spray the rubber seals that go around the slide outs both inside and out. Not only does this keep the rubber healthier but helps the slide move more easy.

My jacks are raised by the help of springs, so I spray the cylinders with the slide spray. This keeps them looking clean and also helps raise them up.
Good Luck happy travels

 

[levasseurjohn]

Just acquired our 2002 Adventurer 35U last year. Wonderful coach so far. Wondering about lubricating the room slides. Living room slides are visible, but bedroom slide mechanism is hidden by a cover under the room. Thought I'd start a conversation here. How to access and what type lubricant should be used, if any. Also, does anyone lubricate the awning slides? Thanks

 

[levasseurjohn]

I own a 1999 35C and the slide closes to the drivers seat is right out in the open. the second slide is in the right side of the second storage in the slide. There is a small compartment on the right side. Look inside with a flashlight and you will see the slide. I purchased a aerosol can of SLIDE Lub. Then I used black graphite grease on all four sides. After cycling a few times, I wiped the excess off.

 

[Henbo]

I’m of the opposite idea of lube, at least on schwintek slide parts and track. I don’t …. It attracts dirt and possible debris. Soap/water only. I was lubing, dry lube, & wd40 etc., early on.. recently, I just had my br slide motors.(2)
, Wiring harness replaced and drive bar, rollers repaired/ replaced. Maybe the lube contributed, maybe not. My tech, who I’ve had for 10 years said no to lube. But to each his own. 14 Sightseer 33C.

 

[DNC-WO]

Just acquired our 2002 Adventurer 35U last year. Wonderful coach so far. Wondering about lubricating the room slides. Living room slides are visible, but bedroom slide mechanism is hidden by a cover under the room. Thought I'd start a conversation here. How to access and what type lubricant should be used, if any. Also, does anyone lubricate the awning slides? Thanks

I attended a seminar that talked about this subject at the Winnebago Grand National Rally a few years ago. The person conducting the seminar said that if you have slides that have a rack and pinion mechanism, you should not lubricate the rack and pinion mechanism because doing so will cause the mechanism to collect grit that is detrimental to the system. Also, they didn't recommend putting anything on the rubber seals. They recommended cleaning and waxing the portion of the slide that contacts the rubber seals to reduce friction between the seals and the slide as it moves.

 

[Henbo]

agree. Did they discuss Schwintek?

 

[DNC-WO]

Yes, Schwintek mechanisms are susceptible to damage from grit.

 

[cruizered]

The manufacture sometimes specifies the lubrication.
This is a link to the old Sckwintek lubrication recommendation. That CRC lubrication is not a general purpose lubrication and probably isn't safe for some plastics so be careful where you use it and with over spray.

Winnebago tech support has recommended Superlub which is a food grade, plastic safe lubricant that I use on everything in the coach that doesn't have a lubrication specification. Because it is food grade I feel comfortable lubricating the hinges and slides in the kitchen drawers.

I lubricate my PowerGear rack with dry lube the type used in locks it doesn't attract dirt.

 

[BnL Travels]

"Food grade" anything sounds scary near an RV. Especially after having so many issues with chewed wires.
Did tech support say anything about that aspect of using Super Lube?

 

[RV_Lee]

The lubricant will just attract dirt, leave them dry. (2 years of almost daily use)

 

[cruizered]

"Food grade" anything sounds scary near an RV. Especially after having so many issues with chewed wires.
Did tech support say anything about that aspect of using Super Lube?

Food grade means it is safe in food, not that it is food. It isn't going to be attractive to rodents but it won't be toxic to you or them.

 

[CharlesMoore]

I’m of the opposite idea of lube, at least on schwintek slide parts and track. I don’t …. It attracts dirt and possible debris. Soap/water only. I was lubing, dry lube, & wd40 etc., early on.. recently, I just had my br slide motors.(2)
, Wiring harness replaced and drive bar, rollers repaired/ replaced. Maybe the lube contributed, maybe not. My tech, who I’ve had for 10 years said no to lube. But to each his own. 14 Sightseer 33C.

A factory guy in Iowa said no lube spray too. Use soapy water he said. I was in Iowa to have the slide pads replaced and it was not inexpensive.