I searched that, but got no results. I have a new 5th wheel with a large kitchen slide. My TT did not have slides. What are some general maintenance tips, lessons learned?Thanks

Are they hydraulic or electric?

I'm interested in this topic as well. I have a new TT with an electric slide out.

All I've ever done is used slide lube on the sliding rails and any other moving mechansim that is visible..The bottom of my 5er is enclosed, so I've not done anything in that aspect of keeping it up..5er is an 06', and the slide lube has worked fine for me. (mine is a "dry lube", which helps keep the outside slide "bar's" clean)....I've owned both hydraulic and electric slides...With hydraulic, I did keep an eye on the hydraulic oil reservoir...

I had only one problem with mine.There is a folding metal bar that supports all the wiring. It fold in and out with the room. It rusted up and the hinge broke. An easy fix for me, now I'll keep an eye on it and oil it when needed.

Fizz wrote:I had only one problem with mine.There is a folding metal bar that supports all the wiring. It fold in and out with the room. It rusted up and the hinge broke. An easy fix for me, now I'll keep an eye on it and oil it when needed.That was part of my PM when doing the slides....on my kitchen slide, I have a part that folds in, I keep hinges lubed...

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Gjac
Explorer III
Mar 21, 2015
My slide is 18 years old and of all the systems on the MH has been trouble free. It is electric with cables, all I have ever done is spray the seals, rollers and rails with silicone spray. I had to use the manual crank once until I found a switch that the previous owner installed.
2oldman
Explorer II
Mar 20, 2015
youtube
old_guy
Explorer
Mar 19, 2015
utube has good videos to watch on slide maintance
NC_Hauler
Explorer
Mar 19, 2015
leeper wrote:
Check alignment for gaps in the gaskets. If the slide is in, check outside seals and gaskets. When it is out, check inside gaskets meaning top of slide. Should be NO gaps. Are the distance the same on each end. Some times the slides need adjustments at a service shop.

...Much MUCH easier said than done.....agree, if slide needs adjustment, it may take someone that knows what they're doing to adjust it..
leeper
Explorer
Mar 19, 2015
Check alignment for gaps in the gaskets. If the slide is in, check outside seals and gaskets. When it is out, check inside gaskets meaning top of slide. Should be NO gaps. Are the distance the same on each end. Some times the slides need adjustments at a service shop.
jamnw
Explorer
Mar 19, 2015
Electric slide!
2oldman
Explorer II
Mar 19, 2015
jamnw wrote:
I searched that, but got no results.
If you just typed that exact phrase in the little search box, that's exactly what it searches for. It's not google.

The only thing I know to do is to keep the rails clean.
NC_Hauler
Explorer
Mar 19, 2015
MTPockets1 wrote:
The Lippert slide manual (downloaded from website) for hydraulic slides, says to actuate slide every seven days, or if left out to use silicone spray lube on the hydraulic Rams and slide seals. Also, change reservoir fluid annually after first two years. The only mention on electric slide is to adjust cable if it becomes loose.

Some electric slides don't use cables...mine doesn't....on some newer models, cables seemed to be used a little more now than some years ago...
spadoctor
Explorer II
Mar 19, 2015
its a good idea to use dry silicone slide lube on the seals of the slides to prevent sticking to the bax and tearing. I buy the lube in Walmart rv section ot their automotive if that store does not sell rv supplies
MTPockets1
Explorer
Mar 19, 2015
The Lippert slide manual (downloaded from website) for hydraulic slides, says to actuate slide every seven days, or if left out to use silicone spray lube on the hydraulic Rams and slide seals. Also, change reservoir fluid annually after first two years. The only mention on electric slide is to adjust cable if it becomes loose.