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RV Lubrication

just4mrg
Explorer
Explorer
With the amount of moving parts and seals with any RV, I am slightly confused at what is the best lube to use. I understand that there will not be a "one size fits all". My confusion is some say use/don't use grease. Never use WD40, etc. Everything from the tounge jack, stabilizers, slideroom gears, general hinges and doors, etc. Then there are the rubber seals for the slides, etc. I just purchased this Coleman 268RK brand new (love it) and want to keep it all properly lubed using the right stuff. Any guidance much appreciated. Thanks.

Gary
Karen and Gary (Mr. Cooper as well)
2010 Jayco Melbourne 29d
2011 Jeep Liberty in tow
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harley4275
Explorer
Explorer
He has a travel trailer.
2013 Sunset Trail 25RB TT
2015 Silverado 2500HD 4x4 6.0 l gasser.
Equilizer 4 pt
From Belle River, Ontario
2003 Mountain Star 890sbrx Truck Camper

coolbreeze01
Explorer
Explorer
I suggest checking out bobistheoilguy. Info on oil, grease, lube, preservatives for most everything.
2008 Ram 3500 With a Really Strong Tractor Motor...........
LB, SRW, 4X4, 6-Speed Auto, 3.73, Prodigy P3, Blue Ox Sway Pro........
2014 Sandsport 26FBSL

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pigman1
Explorer
Explorer
I have no clue as to which RV and chassis you have, but all chassis makers specify what type grease they recommend for their build. Pick a grease that meets these specs and STICK TO IT. Problems cam come from mixing greases so choose one that's been around for a while and you can get easily. Same goes for gear lube and even oil, antifreeze, and trans fluid. I've had good luck with Grease Gun In A Can for things like door latches, hinges and steps. You seem to have found a good slide seal lube and you may need specialized lube like high temp brake lube for brake S cams and special lubes for Pac Brakes.

A lot of the "recommendations" for a specific lube is a lube company that pays a builder to recommend their product. If there's special reasons for that they should say so and usually do, but the difference between a chassis grease and a grease for a tongue jack is just about non-existent. Using WD-40 is an issue because WD-40 is really a water displacing fluid not a true lubricant. In reality though, regardless what you use, regular use of something will put you MILES ahead of many RV'ers who never lube at all or who depend on a technician who doesn't do the job at all and still charges you for it. A simple look at the zirks after a "service" will show you how often that happens.
Pigman & Piglady
2013 Tiffin Allegro Bus 43' QGP
2011 Chevy Silverado 1500
SMI Air Force One toad brake
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