Maintenance Tips for New Owners

[Steven@147]

Where are the actual lube points for the Reflection electric slide outs?

I get the goal of keeping the "teeth clean" on the rack and roller. I can see the roller has a bearing to drip a couple drops of oil/lube.

The motors are back behind some rubber, I've never looked back there, is that another lube location?

At least on ours the rack motors are behind the frame and covered by the coroplast plastic. I've never taken the plastic loose and looked in there or tried to lube anything covered by the plastic. i just check the rack teeth and keep them as clean as possible, usually when I am treating or checking the seals under the slides. I need to make some seals out of pool noodles and slide them over the rack tubes where they go through the frame. A big hole there for critters to get in. Just got to remember to take them out when closing up the slides.

[Tigger1]

@Steven@147

To add to your excellent list, under Plumbing I use Thetford Toilet Seal Lubrucant & Conditioner begin/end of camping season. Under AC I have to annually check torque of the four bolts that hold unit onto the gasket.

[Steven@147]

Steve,

Would you mind sharing the excel document?

Absolutely but I don't think I can attach it here, I'll try. The hole thing came about at a GDRV Rally in Texas, A guy had started one, we all made contributions, his wife finished the excel spreadsheet and sent it out to all attendees that wanted it. My advice would be to save it as the grandfather, and make changes to fit your rig as a father or son

[offtohavasu]

Absolutely but I don't think I can attach it here, I'll try. The hole thing came about at a GDRV Rally in Texas, I guy had started one, we all made contributions, his wife finished the excel spreadsheet and sent it out to all attendees that wanted it.

It worked! Thanks Steve!

[Canyonlight]

Where are the actual lube points for the Reflection electric slide outs?

I get the goal of keeping the "teeth clean" on the rack and roller. I can see the roller has a bearing to drip a couple drops of oil/lube.

The motors are back behind some rubber, I've never looked back there, is that another lube location?

My apologies on my my post #8 . I misread your slide(s) in questions. Here is the link to lubricating the gear packs for the in floor slides (page 9 on the service pdf link):

https://support.lci1.com/through-fra...c-slide-system

I just did mine about a month ago and now they make no noises at all. In addition to lubing the gear packs, I also cleaned and lubed the actuator tube (lightly with a rag.) I also dropped the coroplast abit thinking I had some issues with the rack and/or actuator mounting and all was fine. There were no lubrication areas there.

Dan

[Juiceman]

Thanks Dan, that is the magical spot.

[Steven@147]

@Steven@147

To add to your excellent list, under Plumbing I use Thetford Toilet Seal Lubrucant & Conditioner begin/end of camping season. Under AC I have to annually check torque of the four bolts that hold unit onto the gasket.

excellent. You could add all kinds of things to check like the LEDS on the awnings, the V LEDS and switch on the nose of the RV, HDMI charging ckts, all kinds of things. A person could even add winterizing steps they took.

[tgrinch]

Fill the hot water tank with vinegar, run it over night, then flush, you won't believe how much you get out.

[james9793]

Steven,
That maintenance schedule is what I have been searching for since ordering my GD 315RLTS in early July. Thanks for posting!
My rv should arrive by 9/29, and I cant wait.

James

[attaboy]

Absolutely but I don't think I can attach it here, I'll try. The hole thing came about at a GDRV Rally in Texas, A guy had started one, we all made contributions, his wife finished the excel spreadsheet and sent it out to all attendees that wanted it. My advice would be to save it as the grandfather, and make changes to fit your rig as a father or son

Thanks Steve I appreciate your willingness to share.
Bob A.