Old-Biscuit wrote:
Grease......NO
Lube......OK if you use a dry graphite or silicone spray.
This is what I was intending to say, of course. Thanks for clarifying for the OP. I was using the term "grease" generally, when I perhaps should have said "lubricate".
๐ I have a Lippert rack and pinion type slide (rack and pinion under the slideout) and 2 Schwintek slides and last time I got my can of lubricant out I applied it to the rack and pinion under the Lippert slide no problem. The
RV Doctor suggests that "All slideouts are designed for minimal maintenance" but "All slideout mechanisms require periodic lubrication. It is recommended to always use a dry lube, though some coachbuilders recommend a light grease such as lithium grease be applied." He recommends "Protect All Slide-out Dry Lube Protectant, available at Camping World", which is what I have.
The Schwintek has the tracks on the sides of the slideout, top and bottom, and they are nice and clean so I decided to postpone spraying these until I investigate further on how to cleanly apply the lubricant. Thanks to this thread I have just investigated further and Lippert has
a good video on lubricating the Schwintek slides. Note that they use CRC Powerlube with PTFE "only" which has the following characteristics, among others:
- Contains PTFE for long-lasting protection
- Withstands extreme load carrying situations
- Displaces moisture and seals out corrosion
Hope this helps.