Hello I hello new to the forum. I have been camping for 15 years. The camper I camped in for 15 years was a pop up. However now I just purchased a travel trailer with a slide out. It is a Coleman 29 qbh. I never owned a travel trailer with a slide out. Do you guys have any tips or information on how to maintain the slide out. Any info will be appreciated thanks

Welcome to the forum! There are several different types of slide out systems. Mine is rack and pinion, and requires very little maintenance. I just keep the teeth on the arms clean, free of rust and dirt. I do use a small amount of dry lube spray on the drive teeth, but not often. Other than that, I keep the slide wipers, and seals clean, also use a little slide seal conditioner on them, to keep them soft. A little baby power on the wipers keeps them sliding easier on the sides. I use ProtectAll on the slide outside walls also, including the windows and frames, to keep them slick.While moving large slide in/out, it seems to operate best, with door open, to allow air displacement.New trailer is a big step up from your PUP, hope you enjoy it!Jerry

We have a 2003 Winnebago Class C with 2 slides. So far, no failures even though they sound and act kind of funky when operated. I do lube with white grease or lube labeled as for slide-outs but honestly don't know if I do it properly. People do have problems with slides. I suspect the overall quality of the RV and the company are relevant. The mechanism under ours seems pretty heavy duty and not flimsy.

Make sure you keep the rubber gaskets lubricated with a product like this.Also, before you slide it back in - especially after camping, make sure that the top of it is free from debris, and isn't wet. Unless you have a slide topper. I use a collapsible ladder and an electric leaf blower. Always take a couple of old towels too.Make sure that you check for obstructions on the inside before closing - we put down a carpet which would be squished if not removed and could cause an issue.

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MFL
Nomad II
Apr 30, 2019
Welcome to the forum!

There are several different types of slide out systems. Mine is rack and pinion, and requires very little maintenance. I just keep the teeth on the arms clean, free of rust and dirt. I do use a small amount of dry lube spray on the drive teeth, but not often. Other than that, I keep the slide wipers, and seals clean, also use a little slide seal conditioner on them, to keep them soft. A little baby power on the wipers keeps them sliding easier on the sides. I use ProtectAll on the slide outside walls also, including the windows and frames, to keep them slick.

While moving large slide in/out, it seems to operate best, with door open, to allow air displacement.

New trailer is a big step up from your PUP, hope you enjoy it!

Jerry

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