Cable slide lube & General maintenance
Hello all,
We got a new trailer this summer for the first time in 15 years and have a few questions. Sorry if this has been discussed. I searched and could not find the exact answers so thanks in advance.
Cable slide outs- This is our first unit with cable slide outs. We love how these work but curious what the preferred product is to lube and protect the cable itself. Also, what do you prefer for slide out rubber seals if anything?
Roof- Our last RV had serious water damage so I want to do what I can to prevent that this time. I am planning to clean the entire unit, including the roof this week before putting it away for the winter. I have only been up there once so far and it looks like the factory used a very small amount of sealant around the seams, screws, etc. Should I buy lap sealant and expand these seals just because they are small? or only worry about them if they show signs of cracking etc? Just looks like they used bare minimum and I dont want issues. Also, while I have used lap sealant many times, I have read about cleaning the old with mineral spirits first. Is that needed or is a washing with a rubber roof cleaner enough before adding more sealant.
Final question- This RV also has the "newer style" roof that wraps around the wall a few inches. I would assume for that seam along the top of the wall that I should NOT use self leveling since it is a vertical application. Instead use the non leveling flexible sealant is that correct? I'm used to using self leveling on the whole roof so just making sure my thinking is correct. I would think it would run down the wall.
Thanks again!
We got a new trailer this summer for the first time in 15 years and have a few questions. Sorry if this has been discussed. I searched and could not find the exact answers so thanks in advance.
Cable slide outs- This is our first unit with cable slide outs. We love how these work but curious what the preferred product is to lube and protect the cable itself. Also, what do you prefer for slide out rubber seals if anything?
Roof- Our last RV had serious water damage so I want to do what I can to prevent that this time. I am planning to clean the entire unit, including the roof this week before putting it away for the winter. I have only been up there once so far and it looks like the factory used a very small amount of sealant around the seams, screws, etc. Should I buy lap sealant and expand these seals just because they are small? or only worry about them if they show signs of cracking etc? Just looks like they used bare minimum and I dont want issues. Also, while I have used lap sealant many times, I have read about cleaning the old with mineral spirits first. Is that needed or is a washing with a rubber roof cleaner enough before adding more sealant.
Final question- This RV also has the "newer style" roof that wraps around the wall a few inches. I would assume for that seam along the top of the wall that I should NOT use self leveling since it is a vertical application. Instead use the non leveling flexible sealant is that correct? I'm used to using self leveling on the whole roof so just making sure my thinking is correct. I would think it would run down the wall.
Thanks again!
