Lippert Slide Question

[jodeb720]

My Slide on my Keystone cougar isn't as enthusastic as it used to be. In fact, it's down right slow as it fully extends (it starts out faster and you can hear the motor bogging down.

I called Keystone, and they told me to call Lippert - which I did.

I asked about lubricating the assembly and they said don't do it because it'll attract dust. I then told the Customer Service Rep - once I apply a 12 volt battery directly to the drive motor assembly, and it still slows down, any suggestions and the response was "No".

So - I'm wondering. what are the next troubleshooting steps to follow on my diagnosis? Can I disconnect the drive motor from the slide and feel for binding?

What about operating it manually to see if I can feel anything binding.

it's a 2010 model - and it doesn't get that much use annually. I'm wondering what I need to do before it does become a problem where it won't slide at all.

Any ideas would be appreciated!

thanks so much in advance.

josh

[newman_fulltime]

Dry lube sold at walmart

[ScottG]

If it has the exposed gears underneath, spray it with lubricant. A dry film will work and not attract dust but something wet will make it run even better. Regardless of what Lippert says, gears like lubricant. It does attract dust but so what - just rinse the dust off with more lube. Every once in a while use something to clean any excess off. No big deal, just regular maint. I've probably cleaned mine twice.
Been doing mine this way for 10 years and it still works great.

Scott