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roaminaround
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Nov 28, 2015

Sticky slide

Our Nash trailer has sat unused for a few months. The slide has always seemed slow to me. Last week I ran the slide out and it didn't want to slide back in. The motor kept kicking off and I had to stop and start and run it out and in a few inches 6 or so times to get it back in. Once it slid in about 1\4 of the way it seemed to work OK. I grabbed a can of silicone and sprayed the slide teeth on the track and up inside the housing. It worked better but not great. I know they make a specific spray lube for this. Is that my answer, should I buy the special RV lube? I also have a can of tri-flow that I could try.
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  • rskrbina's avatar
    rskrbina
    Explorer
    Dec 06, 2015
    AmericalVette wrote:
    rskrbina wrote:
    Good to hear!! Is the dry lube a dealer only item or would Walmart carry it?


    Dry Lube can be purchased at about any auto supply store. I got some at Auto Zone. There is also a WD-40 Brand that is a dry lube which I think you can find at Wal Mart. I have also purchased from CW in the past.


    Thank you.
  • AmericalVette's avatar
    AmericalVette
    Explorer
    Dec 06, 2015
    rskrbina wrote:
    Good to hear!! Is the dry lube a dealer only item or would Walmart carry it?


    Dry Lube can be purchased at about any auto supply store. I got some at Auto Zone. There is also a WD-40 Brand that is a dry lube which I think you can find at Wal Mart. I have also purchased from CW in the past.
  • rskrbina's avatar
    rskrbina
    Explorer
    Dec 06, 2015
    Good to hear!! Is the dry lube a dealer only item or would Walmart carry it?
  • roaminaround's avatar
    roaminaround
    Explorer
    Dec 04, 2015
    Well I called our local RV repair shop and they recommended changing out the circuit breaker switch. I tested it first by loading all the wires on one terminal and bypassing the breaker. The slide rolled in. So I switched it out and got some slide dry lube and seal treatment and it rolls like new now. They did not recommend using silicone.
  • rskrbina's avatar
    rskrbina
    Explorer
    Nov 28, 2015
    The spray is a good idea. My first thought is to check battery(s). Make sure they are in good condition and up to the task. If your voltage is below 12.3 volts, check and add distilled water if applicable and charge for 24 hours. Good luck.

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