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path1
Explorer
Sep 17, 2015

Clean/treat seals on slide out awning.

What’s your secret to cleaning the seals (gaskets) under the slide out awning? My arms are not long enough. Inside I can reach, but not the outside. My method is putting a rag on a stick and using a small ladder. But somebody must have a better idea. Care to share?
  • path1's avatar
    path1
    Explorer
    Sep 17, 2015
    GENECOP wrote:
    I can reach mine....laying under the slide....


    Sorry, I meant the gasket under the slide out AWNING.
  • LarryJM's avatar
    LarryJM
    Explorer II
    Sep 17, 2015
    path1 wrote:
    GENECOP wrote:
    I can reach mine....laying under the slide....


    Sorry, I meant the gasket under the slide out AWNING.


    Here is what I use soaked in 303 and about the same as you are doing, but this is much more compact, easy to use and convenient to store. I also use the single section with the rag as a way to clean and lubricate the slide seals between the seals and the slide surfaces where my hand with a rag is hard to get between because of clearances. The rag holder for shotguns is a great size for the rag holder for the slide seals. I used what I had and simple used a very long strip of cloth wrapped around and tied to form the "swab".






    Larry
  • zach477's avatar
    zach477
    Explorer
    Sep 17, 2015
    I'm about to tackle this project in the next couple of days. I think if I partially/mostly extend the slide, I'll be able to reach my hand far enough to do it from the inside. At least for the wiper. Not sure about the outer gasket.
  • path1's avatar
    path1
    Explorer
    Sep 17, 2015
    LarryJM wrote:
    path1 wrote:
    GENECOP wrote:
    I can reach mine....laying under the slide....


    Sorry, I meant the gasket under the slide out AWNING.


    Here is what I use soaked in 303 and about the same as you are doing, but this is much more compact, easy to use and convenient to store. I also use the single section with the rag as a way to clean and lubricate the slide seals between the seals and the slide surfaces where my hand with a rag is hard to get between because of clearances. The rag holder for shotguns is a great size for the rag holder for the slide seals. I used what I had and simple used a very long strip of cloth wrapped around and tied to form the "swab".






    Larry


    Very good idea.
  • rockylarson's avatar
    rockylarson
    Explorer
    Sep 17, 2015
    At least one of the slideout rubber treatment sprays I bought at CW sprays the foam more than half the distance across the slideout. Just need to spray from both sides. HD and most hardware stores sell a spraygun type handle with trigger that locks onto the top of the spray can. I attached this to a wood rod and ran a string out to the trigger. Works with most sprays. BTW, I start with a full can and use whats left for along the sides and underneath. Only about half will come out when spraying on its side. Good Luck.

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