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Old 02-05-2012, 03:36 AM   #1
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Lubrication on the “gears” under the slides

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While under our trailer this morning I noticed that the passenger side rear slide needs lubrication on the “gears”?

What is the recommended lubricant? I would assume that grease would pickup grit from the road and that wouldn’t be desirable.


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Old 02-05-2012, 04:15 AM   #2
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You want a dry spray lube that will not attract dirt, as you mentioned. Several years ago the Keystone Service Center technician took the slide dry lube I bought from Camping World, sprayed it on cardboard, threw dirt on it. The dirt stuck. He then took his can of TFE 101, did the same test. No dirt stuck. TFE 101 is just one product that works well. You can use any that meet the above test. I've only found TFE 101 online so have been purchasing similar products in local stores. The difficulty is having to pay for a can of a product before you can test it. Good luck.
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Old 02-05-2012, 05:12 AM   #3
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If I set in one spot for awhile, I clean the rails and reapply the dry lubricant for the trek ahead.
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Old 02-05-2012, 05:29 AM   #4
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I use Case/IH slip plate graphite spray. Works great, doesn't attract dust/dirt. Real cheap and available at any Case/IH New Holland Ag dealership. I also use it on the king pin and the moving parts on the fiver hitch as well.
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Old 02-05-2012, 05:58 AM   #5
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I buy BLASTER brand spray PTFE dry lube at Home Depot. Have sprayed mine several times. Goes on wet but leaves a dry white residue on the surfaces that does not attract dirt. Still maintains the white color even after driving thru rain and wet roads.
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Old 02-05-2012, 08:25 AM   #6
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I use Case/IH slip plate graphite spray. Works great, doesn't attract dust/dirt. Real cheap and available at any Case/IH New Holland Ag dealership. I also use it on the king pin and the moving parts on the fiver hitch as well.
Is that the same slip plate recommended by Pullrite for the SuperGlide auto sliding hitch? The cheapest I've found this particular slip plate is almost $9 per can at Grainger. Most places are $11 to $14. So if Case/IH has the same thing, how much cheaper is it? Even if it's different but functionally the same, a better price would be welcome.

BB_TX, I think the PTFE is the key to look for in purchasing the lube. I think??
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I use Case/IH slip plate graphite spray. Works great, doesn't attract dust/dirt. Real cheap and available at any Case/IH New Holland Ag dealership. I also use it on the king pin and the moving parts on the fiver hitch as well.
Is that the same slip plate recommended by Pullrite for the SuperGlide auto sliding hitch? The cheapest I've found this particular slip plate is almost $9 per can at Grainger. Most places are $11 to $14. So if Case/IH has the same thing, how much cheaper is it? Even if it's different but functionally the same, a better price would be welcome.

BB_TX, I think the PTFE is the key to look for in purchasing the lube. I think??
Not sure if it is the same slip plate recommened by Pullrite but I have been using for 6 years now. I get it from my local Case/IH New Holland dealer for about $7.50 per can. Can generally lasts me the whole season and then some. Same size can as spray paint can and comes out black in color. Really works well. JMO
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Old 02-05-2012, 09:32 AM   #8
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Is this it?

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For the past 5 years, I've used the Walmart brand of spray silicone that comes in the red can, costs $1.99 per can. It works just fine and does not attract dirt or grime.
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Not the Case/IH brand but the same stuff and type of can the way it looks.
http://www.viscosityoil.com/pdf/P13_24.PDF

Scroll down to page 1E-23 for a view of the spray can and description.
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Old 02-05-2012, 02:14 PM   #11
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If that is CRC silicone from walmart be very careful with it as it has acetone in it as a propellant. I sprayed some in a motor and turned it on and it blew up. Just a thought.
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Robbie you shop at Walmart?
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Old 02-05-2012, 03:51 PM   #13
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awaywego,
Thanks for the warning, I'll be careful and not spray it into any of my engines, I'll just use it to lubricate my slides. Thank you for the heads-up.

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I only shop at Walmart when I don't want to pay twice their price somewhere else. I like the fact that Walmart is one of this nations biggest employers; they employ many underprivileged people who otherwise wouldn't have a job. They also allow people like me who live in Montana RV's the privilege of staying in their parking lot for a night without charge.

I checked at Victoria's Secret and they didn't have any of the cheap silicone for my slides; besides, they weren't hiring my type of people and they didn't have a parking lot for my Montana RV.
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Old 02-06-2012, 03:20 AM   #14
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Thanks every body. I now have a list of products to look for.

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Old 02-07-2012, 01:17 PM   #15
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Use a dry lube. It isn't necessary to lube a lot. There isn't that much wear on the gears. At least mine show no wear.

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Old 02-07-2012, 02:03 PM   #16
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At the fall rally, Bob, from Lippert said that you did not have to and you should not, do anything to the slides. They do not need lubrication. He was asked if he really had just said that and he repeated it.
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I know that after I clean and lube my slide gears and pistons they retract and extend smoother and easier. Just a personal observation and preference.

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At the fall rally, Bob, from Lippert said that you did not have to and you should not, do anything to the slides. They do not need lubrication. He was asked if he really had just said that and he repeated it.
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I usually wait to lube ours until they get a bit jumpy when moving. Lubing them smooths it out. Keystone Service Center said to lube them. But Lippert build them, so who knows. I don't know who is right. I just play it by ear and if they get jumpy they get lubed. Seems to me anything with metal to metal contact during movement ought to be lubed somehow.
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From Lippert's LIP Sheets:

Lubrication of Gear Pack

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Does anyone know what the torgue is for the nuts. Any other suggestions of what oil to use
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