boonie
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After much reading, I decided to lubricate my slide with Silicone spray as per the majority of posters on this site. Now it will slide out but not back in. It seems to get stuck at the top end on that little ramp requiring me to go outside and give it a helping hand. My questions is, what do I need to do to remove the "lube" so i can use something else in order to try and make it work again.
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Hornet28BHDS
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It sounds like your slide just needs an adjustment. I doubt that the lubrication you used did anything to stop it from coming in.
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A1B00902
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It is possible that your slide is out of line,with the coach, try, when leveling, have someone open and close the slide slowly as you move your leveler up/down just a tiny bit of the other side of your coach, had it happen to me when the son-in law played at leveling up/down--up/down about 6 times before I had him stop Mike
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boonie
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I don't think that it is out of alignmetn as it worked fine prior to using the Silicone spray. I will check it though just to be sure...
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ManInACan
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I use silicone spray all of the time. It is recommended. I doubt that is your problem.
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dbbls
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My dealer told me NOT to use silicone spray. There is a dry lubricant made especially for slides. I don't remember the mane but any RV dealer should have it. It is in a spray can.
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boonie
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dbbls wrote:My dealer told me NOT to use silicone spray. There is a dry lubricant made especially for slides. I don't remember the mane but any RV dealer should have it. It is in a spray can.
I too spoke with the local dealer who told me that Silicone lube can cause your slide to stick and can attract dirt. He told me that they have a lube specifically for slides that cost $8.00 a can.
As for the alignment issue, I am 100% sure it is not that. I opened my slide to clean out my trailer for camping that weekend, closed it to go camping then realized I forgot to lube it. I then re-opened the slide, lubed it with Silicone spray lube and tried to close it but ran into this current issue.
At first I thought the batteries must be low from all the opening and closing but I left the generator on overnight at the campsite to charge them but it still would not close in the morning with out assistance.
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SidKaye
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All silicone sprays are NOT the same. Some will dissolve some plastics. Check the label and test on small area beforee using.
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Hemisport
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Silicone spray should work just fine, we use it in the automotive industry all the time to lube weather stripping around doors. You could also try a graphite lube no mess from running oil..
But for now I guess you just need get your slide working
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LovemyDurango
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I use spray lube for motorcycle chains. It doesn't attract dust or dirt and last for a long time.
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