What do you use to lube your stabilizer jacks?

nomad297 wrote:

BeckyIO wrote:
My stabilizer jacks are old and rusty, I use WD-40 before I put them down and again before bringing them up.

Maybe they are rusty because you use WD-40 instead of a lubricant.

Bruce

Not sure what you are saying ... are you suggesting that WD-40 promotes (or even allows) rusting of steel parts? :h

Just went to the WD-40 site and this is what it says about their multi-purpose product:

What does WD-40 Multi-Use Product do?
WD-40 Multi-Use Product fulfills five basic functions:
1. LUBRICATES: The product's lubricating ingredients are widely dispersed and tenaciously held to all moving parts.
2. PENETRATES: WD-40 Multi-Use Product loosens rust-to-metal bonds and frees stuck, frozen or rusted metal parts.
3. PROTECTS: The product protects metal surfaces with corrosion-resistant ingredients to shield against moisture and other corrosive elements.
4. REMOVES: WD-40 Multi-Use Product gets under dirt, grime and grease. Use it to remove gunk from tools, equipment and vehicles. WD-40 Multi-Use Product in liquid form (e.g., gallon) also dissolves adhesives, allowing easy removal of excess bonding material.
5. DISPLACES MOISTURE: Because it displaces moisture, WD-40 Multi-Use Product quickly dries out electrical systems to eliminate moisture-induced short circuits.

I am NOT saying that a dry lubricant might not be a superior solution, but I am just wondering at the source of your comment, especially since my experience with WD-40 is different.

WD-40 a couple times a year. Works great as a lubricant for my needs.

Spray dry lube. Our stabilizers were squeaky and hard to move when we got our TT, but now they are easy and quiet after a good spraying.

BeckyIO wrote:
My stabilizer jacks are old and rusty, I use WD-40 before I put them down and again before bringing them up.

Maybe they are rusty because you use WD-40 instead of a lubricant.

Bruce

avoidcrowds wrote:
I use the same lube I use on my bicycle chain - a wax-based liquid lubricant. Works wonderfully. Doesn't pick up dust or dirt, and only put it on twice a year. Makes it much easier on the cordless drill when extending/retracting.

This sounds interesting. What is the name of the product?

gemsworld wrote:
I spray them with a silicon lubricant.

Yup - the same stuff I use on the Winegard "Batwing".

Never use them. We were sailors before RVers so the bouncing and rocking doesn't bother us. Also, our center-of-gravity is far enough aft that tipping back is not a problem. We rarely unhitch anyway.

LS

I use the same lube I use on my bicycle chain - a wax-based liquid lubricant. Works wonderfully. Doesn't pick up dust or dirt, and only put it on twice a year. Makes it much easier on the cordless drill when extending/retracting.

My stabilizer jacks are old and rusty, I use WD-40 before I put them down and again before bringing them up. Still requires a good deal of elbow grease to move them but at least it's possible.

Most of the time I use Motorcycle chain lube.
A little nasty, but it's cheap and easy to clean the threads on the stabilizer screws.