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02-16-2019, 10:18 AM
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Location: Melbourne, FL
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Lubricating Slide Rollers
Ok so I have an XLite 29RLI. When I put the main slide out it hops and squeals quite a bit, sounds like the slide rollers? need to be lubed. Anyone else done this, and where and with what do you lube them with? Or just grin and squeal alongside of it when working the slide...lol
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Matt & Lori
2016 Cougar XLite 29RLI
2015 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi, 4.10 gears, GASSER
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02-16-2019, 12:29 PM
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Location: Auburn
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Mine (Keystone Carbon 337 toyhauler) just started doing the same thing, only when I retract it. Had it for 2 years (purchased new) and this just started happening, I'm a bit concerned. Cables seem fine (no noticeable slack or anything). Hoping for some insight...
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2002 Ford F350 7.3 Super Duty XLT 4x4 CC LB SRW -- Pullrite Super 5th 16K
2017 Keystone Carbon 337
2022 Honda CRF-450R
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02-16-2019, 01:13 PM
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Location: SE Michigan
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The bottom wear bar and seal plate may just need conditioning. There are RV formulated conditioners that can be purchased like this that may help with the hopping, jerky, squeeky slideout. Other known solutions (the one I have used) is baby powder. Climb under the slide out while fully extended. Apply a liberal coat to the rubber seal along the bottom length of the slide. Then run the slide in and out about 4 or 5 times. Amazing how quiet my slides are now.
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2017 Keystone Bullet 308BHS in Saddle.
2017 RAM 2500 Laramie Mega Cab 4x4 Hemi 6.4L
2008 GMC Yukon XL Denali (SOLD)
Hensley SwiftArrow Control Hitch with 1000 lb Spring Bars
Me, DW, (3) little DS's, and 1 rambunctious Boston Terrier
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02-16-2019, 03:18 PM
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Gone Traveling
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Very important to get the proper lubricant. You don't want anything that will allow dirt to stick to it. I found a proper slide lubricant and with the slide extended last year I sprayed every part that looked movable. I never had issues, it was more of a maintenance move. Also a great idea to find again the proper silicon lubricant to apply to all the rubber seals around slides.
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02-16-2019, 06:40 PM
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Location: Picacho, Az
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Use a silicone spray lubricant on all the moving parts, I've used the WD40 silicone & Liquid Wrench silicone both found at Walmart. Usually if it's bought at or says "rv" it cost twice as much.
As for seals, the factory techs recommended using Pledge furniture polish on all rubber seals & gaskets, been doing so for the last 6 years. I use the Pledge imitation found at dollar stores, it cleans & lubricates without dirt sticking or harming the rubber.
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02-16-2019, 07:22 PM
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Never heard pledge for the seals...interesting.
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02-19-2019, 07:07 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Melbourne, FL
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All great ideas. I have to replace the rubber seal anyway under the main slide so it will be a good chance to lube it. Thanks!
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Matt & Lori
2016 Cougar XLite 29RLI
2015 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi, 4.10 gears, GASSER
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