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03-17-2017, 06:03 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1977 Argosy 24
Gilbert
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 129
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Awning lubrication
What do you use to lubricate the awning slides
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03-17-2017, 06:07 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 25' Classic
Hutto
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 87
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Silicone spray
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03-17-2017, 06:24 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Gold Country
, California
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 334
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Ditto
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03-17-2017, 06:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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I use WD-40 brand silicone spray. It is an excellant all purpose lubricant with many uses around the trailer, TV and house.
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03-17-2017, 07:22 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1977 Argosy 24
Gilbert
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 129
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Bueno gracias.
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03-17-2017, 08:29 PM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,159
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We use aluminum lubricant.
Brian
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2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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03-17-2017, 10:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Western
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,468
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Blaster Advanced Dry Lube with Teflon, $4.99 at Home Depot.
Works amazingly well.
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03-18-2017, 06:53 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,684
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I prefer a silicone based spray lubricant. I found that WD-40, in general, leaves too much residue over time.
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03-18-2017, 07:37 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 23' International
Hurst
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 1,495
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Quote:
Originally Posted by centennialman
I prefer a silicone based spray lubricant. I found that WD-40, in general, leaves too much residue over time.
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And it holds dust and grit. A dry lube is much better... silicone spray dries quickly after application leaving behind only the dry lubricating coating
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03-18-2017, 08:17 AM
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Rivet Master
2002 25' Safari
1977 20' Argosy 20
northern valley
, new jersey
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 532
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We have used CRC food grade silicone for many years. Comes in an aerosol spray, and a pump spray. Part numbers 03040 and 03039.
Available through many hardware chains (Ace, True Value, etc.) and automotive channels. Google it.
http://www.crcindustries.com/product...grade+silicone
Ymmv.
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03-18-2017, 09:10 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Chelsea
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,792
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I use silicone spray, which by the way is what Zip Dee recommends.
I prefer the WD-40 brand as I like the design of the can and the spray applicator. Note, this is not the original WD-40 product which would not be good to use on the awning mechanism because the original WD-40 product leaves a residue which attracts dirt. The original WD-40 product is also not really a lubricant but rather a water displacement product (hence the WD initials) to be used in conjunction with some other lubrication.
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WBCCI# 5766
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03-18-2017, 11:44 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1977 Argosy 24
Gilbert
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 129
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I used Blaster Dry Lube today. Everything slid back together great. Thanks.
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Cheers....John
1977 24ft Argosy - sold.
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03-20-2017, 04:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Limited
Wichita
, Kansas
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 817
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Here's a series of videos from Zip Dee showing maintenance and operations (including lubrication).
Steve
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