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CT Wanderer · 04-21-2018, 06:14 AM

I've had the jerking slide problem also. After much research on this and other forums I've found a solution that worked for me. Here is my post from another forum.

"I cleaned the bottom and the bearing strip with 90% alcohol. Tested and saw no noticeable improvement. I saw on another forum that after cleaning to apply WD-40 Specialist Dirt & Rust Resistant Dry Lube PTFE Spray. Don't use silicone. I immediately noticed an improvement. Except for jumping when it first started to slide in it ran smooth as new. I then sprayed behind the bottom seal, let it dry and tested. Except for sticking a little before beginning to travel it operated smoothly with absolutely no jumping. Others have said it will get better with use.
Glad to have my slide operating as new again.
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2016 Montana HC 305RL
2013 GMC 3500HD Denali SRW"

My slide operates like new again.

So what I've learned is the cause of my problem was getting SILICONE on the rub strip under the slide. Mine started with using seal conditioner with silicone and then I compounded it with spraying silicone under the slide to try and help the problem. This only made it worse.

Now I'm looking for a seal conditioner without silicone to use going forward.

04-21-2018, 06:14 AM	#36
CT Wanderer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Glastonbury Posts: 14	I've had the jerking slide problem also. After much research on this and other forums I've found a solution that worked for me. Here is my post from another forum. "I cleaned the bottom and the bearing strip with 90% alcohol. Tested and saw no noticeable improvement. I saw on another forum that after cleaning to apply WD-40 Specialist Dirt & Rust Resistant Dry Lube PTFE Spray. Don't use silicone. I immediately noticed an improvement. Except for jumping when it first started to slide in it ran smooth as new. I then sprayed behind the bottom seal, let it dry and tested. Except for sticking a little before beginning to travel it operated smoothly with absolutely no jumping. Others have said it will get better with use. Glad to have my slide operating as new again. __________________ 2016 Montana HC 305RL 2013 GMC 3500HD Denali SRW" My slide operates like new again. So what I've learned is the cause of my problem was getting SILICONE on the rub strip under the slide. Mine started with using seal conditioner with silicone and then I compounded it with spraying silicone under the slide to try and help the problem. This only made it worse. Now I'm looking for a seal conditioner without silicone to use going forward.