Slide out maintainence

[rjf199]

I am the new owner of a 2014 Gateway 3650BH and I am looking out products to lubricate the slide outs. Protect all has a dry lubricant that states not to be used on hydraulic rams. I know my unit has hydraulic slides but does that mean this product should not be used. If so can someone recommend what should be used Thanks

 

[cookie]

Re: ATF: Gateway - Slide out maintainence

You don't have to use that product on the rams.
But you can spray the rack and pinion as well as the slide arms.

Peace
Dave

 

[aatauses]

Re: ATF: Gateway - Slide out maintainence

I use a silicone spray on the mechanism. If you put this on the ram be sure to wipe it off. I also use "303" on the rubbers both inside and out.
al

 

[wdk450]

Re: ATF: Gateway - Slide out maintainence

I was lead to believe that the dry spray lubricant is for the black teflon-like slide floor undersides, and maybe hard exterior surfaces sliding under seals. I would personally use a liquid or silicone lubricant on slide metal mechanical parts.

 

[Bob&Patty]

Re: ATF: Gateway - Slide out maintainence

As for the rubber seals....use 3M dry silicone. You can use anything like motorcycle chain lube on the gears for the slides. It wont attract dirt. I normally just wipe off the rams. Some products could damage the ram seals.