The batwing has developed a small leak. The maintenance information suggests periodic lubrication to keep seals working and I failed to do this.Has anyone done after the fact lubrication and stopped a leak or will I likely have to replace the seals? Input appreciated.

I had small leak. portion came from the small boot that seals the cable entrance. While there I lubricated the gear assembly for raising and lowing. It showed white chlky residue. Looked like aluminum oxidation.

I had one apart to see why the amplifier wasn't working (couldn't fix it), but don't remember any sealing needs. How can you tell it is leaking?

Replace the ring - it's cheap and a DIY job. But understand that this may not fix your water leak .. the actual source of your water leak might not be where it's leaking into your RV.

It's a small drip from the crank area which suggests it's the seal. Unlikely to be elsewhere but certainly possible. My experience with seals in general is that once they leak the best solution is replacement but lubing is quick if it actually works. :@

Most likely it is coming from the boot on the coax cableCheck that the boot is DOWN/In PlaceWinegard exploded view

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CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Jan 03, 2020
It's a small drip from the crank area which suggests it's the seal. Unlikely to be elsewhere but certainly possible.

My experience with seals in general is that once they leak the best solution is replacement but lubing is quick if it actually works. :@
ksg5000
Explorer
Jan 03, 2020
Replace the ring - it's cheap and a DIY job. But understand that this may not fix your water leak .. the actual source of your water leak might not be where it's leaking into your RV.
BFL13
Explorer II
Jan 03, 2020
I had one apart to see why the amplifier wasn't working (couldn't fix it), but don't remember any sealing needs. How can you tell it is leaking?
enblethen
Nomad
Jan 03, 2020
I had small leak. portion came from the small boot that seals the cable entrance. While there I lubricated the gear assembly for raising and lowing. It showed white chlky residue. Looked like aluminum oxidation.

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