Slideout general maintenance

[jamnw]

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

[Gjac]

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]

youtube

[old_guy]

utube has good videos to watch on slide maintance

[NC_Hauler]

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]

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]

Electric slide!

[2oldman]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[RAS43]

Check the slide seals on a regular basis and treat them at least once a year with a product like 303 Protectant to keep them conditioned. The top seal is especially important.

[cdlaine]

Lesson learned....

Do a dry run on using the manual overide (hand crank) . I found out my port hole did not line up with the crank mechanism.

Charles

[NC_Hauler]

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...

[Fizz]

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.