Slideout Seals

[bennettommyd]

I have noticed the seals on the slideouts seem to be sticking to the side of the rv when I open them. I've seen a utube video about using baby powder in a old sock and wiping the seals, probably works till the first rain. Has anyone used something else?

[JRTJH]

Camping World sells a spray can of slide seal lubricant. You can also buy it almost anywhere they have RV supplies. I haven't seen it at WalMart, but they may have it as well. Use dawn mixed with warm water, take a towel, wipe down the seals with the dawn/water mixture to remove any dirt or grime, let dry then spray a dry towel with the lubricant, wipe it on the underside of the slide seals, then spray the top side of the seals. Retract the slide part way, as the seal turns inside out, go inside the RV and spray that part of the seal as well.

Be sure to clean any excess lubricant off the EPDM rubber roof. It contains a petroleum solvent and is not recommended for use on EPDM membrane.

Once the lubricant dries on the seals, they will slide easily and not stick. You might have an issue with them not having enough "grip" to invert as the slides move in and out, if that happens, just slip a finger under the seal edge and pull it "right side out" or "right side in" depending on the position of the slide.

[Festus2]

Another product worth considering is Aerospace Protectorant 303 which will work extremely well on your seals but also is safe for use on your rubber roof. A number of members, including myself, use this product for a variety of applications.

[sandy43]

X2 on the "Aerospace Protectant 303". Really good stuff.