Slide Outs lubricating

[Rodell]

I have a Reflection 337RLS (three slides)

Anyone have experience and advice on how to best lubricate slides? The two rear slides have a what look to be big long screws to advance and retract the slide. Whereas the front bedroom slide has two aluminum tracks on each side.

I happen to buy "3-IN-ONE" spray can of silicone lube at a store recently.

Thanks in advance for any advice one might have on this.

Roger

[howson]

I have a Reflection 337RLS (three slides)

Anyone have experience and advice on how to best lubricate slides? The two rear slides have a what look to be big long screws to advance and retract the slide. Whereas the front bedroom slide has two aluminum tracks on each side.

I happen to buy "3-IN-ONE" spray can of silicone lube at a store recently.

Thanks in advance for any advice one might have on this.

Roger

Roger,
The slide with the "two aluminum tracks" is called a Schwintek slide. Here's a video from the manufacturer showing the correct way to lubricate it:



-Howard

P.S. I'm not sure about the big slides--its actually on my "To Do" list to figure this out so I'll be following your post to learn myself!

[Rodell]

Thanks for the prompt reply on the Schwintek slide. Most helpful.

I happen to Google 3-IN-ONE Slide Out Lube and found two YouTube Videos which were helpful.

Happy Camping

[HighFive]

The Reflection owners manual (page 158) for the Lippert slides states the following: Grease or lubrication is NOT necessary. It could even
harm the long-term dependability of the slideout system.

For the Schwintek slides it states: Occasionally apply Dry Lube (ie. Graphite Spray) to the
upper and lower tracks on each side of the slide room.

I have a new 303RLS and would like to know if what is in the manual is the generally accepted practice for these slides.

[Calbar]

I have a Reflection 337RLS (three slides)

Anyone have experience and advice on how to best lubricate slides? The two rear slides have a what look to be big long screws to advance and retract the slide. Whereas the front bedroom slide has two aluminum tracks on each side.

I happen to buy "3-IN-ONE" spray can of silicone lube at a store recently.

Thanks in advance for any advice one might have on this.

Roger

Roger,

Here is the service manual for the thru frame slides that we have. There is a section that shows what and how to lubricate plus what to use.

Rob

[MidwestCamper]

The Reflection owners manual (page 158) for the Lippert slides states the following: Grease or lubrication is NOT necessary. It could even
harm the long-term dependability of the slideout system.

For the Schwintek slides it states: Occasionally apply Dry Lube (ie. Graphite Spray) to the
upper and lower tracks on each side of the slide room.

I have a new 303RLS and would like to know if what is in the manual is the generally accepted practice for these slides.

CRC with PTFE on the Schwintek slides.

[Cowboychincs]

Roger,

Here is the service manual for the thru frame slides that we have. There is a section that shows what and how to lubricate plus what to use.

Rob

Wow... that was timely and helpful... I would for sure have "lubed" these slides if I had NOT read the manual you posted... so Thank You! I now know better.
I do have some 'binding' going on, so when I take my 337RLS in for general maintenance, I will have them check those slides...
Also, a Thank You for the recommendation for the other slides that are fine to lubricate... I see the 3-in-one and the CRC are recommended... will order the CRC since it is what the video shows as being the one that is recommended...