Slide Maint

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   We purchased a new 2011 Cross Roads Sunset Trial  ST29QB in July 2010 and it has the large slide. The last camper we had did not have a slide so I am not sure what to use as a lubricant and or if I should use anything.  Preping for first trip this year. Any info will be grateful. Robert Hatfield

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rhatfield Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Location: Lebanon Indiana Status: Offline Points: 28	Post Options Post Reply Quote rhatfield Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Slide Maint Posted: 29 Mar 2011 at 1:10pm
	We purchased a new 2011 Cross Roads Sunset Trial ST29QB in July 2010 and it has the large slide. The last camper we had did not have a slide so I am not sure what to use as a lubricant and or if I should use anything. Preping for first trip this year. Any info will be grateful. Robert Hatfield
	Robert and Tracy Hatfield Married 1987 Daughter Brianna 17 Son James Don 11 Lillie (www.givensblackmouthcur.com) Sunset Trail ST29SS

Old Farmer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Full Time Camper Joined: 26 Dec 2007 Location: WI. Status: Offline Points: 2295	Post Options Post Reply Quote Old Farmer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Mar 2011 at 2:40pm
	I'm not sure that CR recommends any slide lube or maintenance. What I do is slide a piece of cardboard on top of the slide out bars to protect the bottom of the slide. Then I brush the teeth to get any big chunks out, if there is any there. Next comes the WD-40 I usually wash it down pretty good with that then wipe off the drippings and over spray, let it dry so none gets on the carpet and should be good to go. I don't really think it needs to be lubed, but I feel better keeping the teeth clean that way.
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Hunter11 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Full Time Camper Joined: 13 Oct 2004 Location: Austin, Tx Status: Online Points: 4893	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hunter11 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Mar 2011 at 3:19pm
	I was told by Randy back when we bought our old Cruiser back in late 2004 to do it pretty much as Old Farmer said. He suggested having someone run the slide in and out about half way while I was spraying the slide motor gears and slide bar with WD-40 to flush out any gunk. Dry off any excess and close it up. Things may have changed since then but I have been following this procedure twice a year since then.
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scott Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Full Time Camper Joined: 02 Aug 2006 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 629	Post Options Post Reply Quote scott Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Mar 2011 at 4:26pm
	I don't get as detailed as brushing the teeth but I do spray them with lubricant once a year. I also don't use mine but 4 or 5 weekend outings per summer.
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rhatfield Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Location: Lebanon Indiana Status: Offline Points: 28	Post Options Post Reply Quote rhatfield Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 2011 at 7:24am
	Thanks for all the posts on the topic. I appreciate the help. Robert Hatfield Lebanon IN
	Robert and Tracy Hatfield Married 1987 Daughter Brianna 17 Son James Don 11 Lillie (www.givensblackmouthcur.com) Sunset Trail ST29SS

cruzinfools Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Family Vacation Camper Joined: 24 Aug 2005 Location: Iowa Status: Offline Points: 197	Post Options Post Reply Quote cruzinfools Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 2011 at 10:13pm
	I use silcone on mine as it don't attract dust and dirt like the rest of the lubes and have not had any trouble. I have the wife run it in and out as I spray the heck out of both sliders as she does this and have not made a mess on the carpet.
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