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Originally Posted by Lee
Hum,...
So this brings up an interesting question....
So we are suppose to exercise the slide out 1-2 times a week when on extended trips...
What about for prolonged storage??? My TT goes 4 months in storage this time of year,... should we be exercising the slide 1-2 per week while in winter storage?
Lee
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Well, that is an interesting question. Maybe look at it this way:
When the slides are IN, the rams, gears, slide tubes are all protected from condensation and rain by the coroplast underbelly. Additionally, when the slides are IN, the seals are protected from UV and don't dry/crack as readily.
When the slides are OUT, the rams, gears, slide tubes are all exposed to the elements (outside the coroplast) and are likely to collect condensation. When that condensation "rolls/drips" down the rams, it enters the gearbox and the underbelly. That "underbelly moisture" can condense on the motor brushes and armature causing corrosion and motor failure. Remember, there's a warning in the Owner's Manual against using oil or silicone to protect the slide metal rams from corrosion and a statement warning that grit/dirt can cause problems with slide movement, so spraying them to prevent rust is not a good idea. Additionally, when the slides are OUT, the seals are exposed to UV and subject to drying/cracking. Like any rubber product, flexing the seals helps to distribute the oils that prevent cracking.
The "idea behind exercising the slides" is a concept to pull them in during extended use, not a concept to push them out during storage..... If you read the owner's manual with the above in mind, it may be clearer and less foggy.... YMMV