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abonzer · 09-30-2009, 06:34 AM

We do a bit of sea shore camping. One time we had an onshore wind that brought a lot of salt mist on to the Montana. A quick rinse at a self serve car wash and we were on our way. Looking underneath, there was rust on the stabilizers and the steps rusted as well. Took a while to get it all cleaned up.
Here are some tips:
* Once the slides are open I shoot the hydraulic pistons with WD-40. Also coat the pulleys and cables.If I am there past 3 or 4 days, repeat the process.
* I bought a cover that goes around the front of the 5th area. Store bikes and rust prone items under the front. Seems to work fine.
* I have not had any problems with the interior once the slides are in. If there is salt on the slide roofs I don't expect it to migrate to other interior parts.
* Last, enjoy the ocean!

09-30-2009, 06:34 AM	#3
abonzer Established Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Ynez Posts: 38 M.O.C. #7370	We do a bit of sea shore camping. One time we had an onshore wind that brought a lot of salt mist on to the Montana. A quick rinse at a self serve car wash and we were on our way. Looking underneath, there was rust on the stabilizers and the steps rusted as well. Took a while to get it all cleaned up. Here are some tips: * Once the slides are open I shoot the hydraulic pistons with WD-40. Also coat the pulleys and cables.If I am there past 3 or 4 days, repeat the process. * I bought a cover that goes around the front of the 5th area. Store bikes and rust prone items under the front. Seems to work fine. * I have not had any problems with the interior once the slides are in. If there is salt on the slide roofs I don't expect it to migrate to other interior parts. * Last, enjoy the ocean!