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05-03-2018, 11:11 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Batesville
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Permanent Site - Slide Out Excercise?
To all you folks who are semi permanent do you exercise your slides while parked long term? If so how often? I was thinking once a month would be adequate?
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05-03-2018, 11:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Nicholasville, Ky
Posts: 285
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I am semi permanent and here is what I do.
November thru February slides are closed for winter
March thru October slides are open, unless we have pulled out for a trip
Mid June, slides are exercised for a weekend trip
July, slides are exercised for a two week vacation at beach
September, slides are exercised for a weekend trip
Mid October, slides are exercised for a weekend trip
So, it appears my slides are pulled in/put out around 18-20 times per year. If you don't move yours like I do, I would say a quick in and out every couple of months would be fine.
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05-03-2018, 12:31 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Springville
Posts: 79
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I keep mine parked at a RV resort and have always pulled my slides in before we left after the weekend stay. I have noticed though I was the only one doing this. I was always worried about the UV rays and wind wearing out my slide covers. Recently we upgraded and now have 3 slides and now my thinking is more on the wear and tear of the slide mechanics. So my slides will remain out more now
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05-03-2018, 07:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: johnstown
Posts: 321
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Yeah, twice a year. Out in April. In around October. Never really figured they need exercise. I do grease the arms and condition the seals every year as well.
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05-04-2018, 04:38 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Gillsville
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What conditioner do you use on the seals?
Also, what type of slide mechanisisms does your unit have, and what grease/lube do you use?
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05-04-2018, 06:29 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Michigan
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Sparky66,
I'm not on a permanent site, but if I was I would open/close my slides at least twice a year and spray "Aerospace 303" UV protector on all the rubber seals/wipers, etc..
I've used "303" for years on my TV's (Tonneau cover, etc.) and RV's......, has many application uses. I used the product frequently on my retired 12 year old Eagle TT and never had any seal/wiper problems....., also applied it to my Eagle's Filon outer surface and never experienced any decal degrade. Great product!
https://www.autogeek.net/303aerprot.html
Bob 
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05-05-2018, 08:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: johnstown
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JeremiahM
What conditioner do you use on the seals?
Also, what type of slide mechanisisms does your unit have, and what grease/lube do you use?
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I use the camco slide lube & seal conditioner. It's cheap enough & readily available at any rv dealer or walmart.
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05-06-2018, 08:16 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Gillsville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o2silverado
I use the camco slide lube & seal conditioner. It's cheap enough & readily available at any rv dealer or walmart.
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Is it safe for the schwintek slides?
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05-06-2018, 11:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: johnstown
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Can't say for certain but I wouldn't see why not . It is a aresol type spray lube .
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05-06-2018, 12:32 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o2silverado
Can't say for certain but I wouldn't see why not . It is a aresol type spray lube .
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google the maintenance videos on YouTube for good tips on maintenance procedures and products on the Schwintec
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05-06-2018, 01:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: johnstown
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Quote:
Originally Posted by norty1
google the maintenance videos on YouTube for good tips on maintenance procedures and products on the Schwintec
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Thanks , but i donīt have a schwintec. JerimiahM asked the question.
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