Lubing the slider?????????

What is everyone using for lubing the slider gears??? I see that the manual says no to any type of grease do to the grease collecting dirt. I was thinking about spraying the sprocket and gear guide rail with clear silicone spray, but I wanted to ask to see what others are using.

I've used WD-40 when mine was really making noises. But then switched to CRC spray on it now.

oldelmer1 wrote:I've used WD-40 when mine was really making noises. But then switched to CRC spray on it now.

Tom, thanks for getting back, I am not familiar with "CRC" what is it??????

CRC is a brand name, industrial strength. the company I work for buys it by the cases. But I usually use liquid wrench brand name lubes, the silicone spray is good.

PB Blaster is another big brand of penetrating oil.

I picked up some slide lube from our dealer and a slide seal Lub for the seals. I try to check tomorrow on the brand names

I agree with Frank, I do the same, the dealer here in Hanover carries Camco both in lube and seal conditioner/lube.

Found this on the Lippert Site for lubing the slide:

Wow!! I've never done that, maybe something that needs to be done occasionally.

I was gonna say the same thing moo,,,,

good find bsmall

My slides are hydraulic, and don't have the same type of gear pack. My manual from Lippert says to spray the slide out arms with a silicone type lubricant if it is squeaking or if it is going to be extended for a long period of time, but not use any grease so it does not pick up dirt or road grime. The Camco lube can specifically says it will not attract dirt. It also says to lube the gear shaft of the control arm that extends over to the slide out arm without the hydraulic cylinder with a light weight oil (not the gear) and again to wipe it off so as not to attract dirt.