Slideout Rubber Seals

[TENN22]

Just looking for opinions here. I seem to have been inundated with commercials lately on the 3 n 1 products for slide lube and protectant. I have always used baby powder in an old sock and wiped down my seals, and have had no problems. But, I am intrigued by the 3 n 1 product claims of UV protection and lubricating properties. Does anyone else use these products? Pros, Cons?
As far as lubrication goes, does anyone lube their Schwintek tracks? I seem to recall Lippert saying don't do this.

[2hams]

At the rally in Tennessee this year JD said to use the baby powder and sock for seals. For slide mechanisms and everything else he said CRC Power Lube.

[Canyonlight]

Attached link to LCI support center with video on what and how to lubricate on the schwintek unit. The tracks are not to be lubricated just the two areas referenced:
https://support.lci1.com/in-wall-slide-out

X2 on using baby powder on the rubber swipe seals. I also put a little dusting on the bulb seals to prevent sticking. I use a swifter duster rather than a sock as noted in the attached pictures:

[JCR GD]

I wipe down all rubber seals and wipers with 303 Protectant. Four and a half years and they seem to be holding up very well. (soft and supple)

[Cate&Rob]

At a Lippert Tech Seminar at an Elkhart Rally a few years ago, we were told not to use anything on the rubber seals. The reason was that the material used for these seals contains a waxy substance to keep the seals from sticking to surfaces. Talc will stick to this wax and gum things up. Spray lubricants or UV protectants will dissolve this wax. I have not used anything on my seals and they still seem to be sliding properly.

Rob

[TENN22]

I like the swiffer idea for applying the baby powder (Thanks Dan)

Like I said, no problems in all my years just using the baby powder, but with all of the commercials touting 3 n 1, I thought I would ask.

[Steve7]

I use this once or twice a year, and all is good. Rubber very pliable.

[Guest]

CRC Power Lube with PTFE is the only lubricant that LCI recommends for the schwintek slide out mechanisms.

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...5D6E&FORM=VIRE

[boyscout]

I use this once or twice a year, and all is good. Rubber very pliable.

I used that product once too, about six months ago. No obvious negative effects but warnings above suggest that I shouldn't use the rest of the can? Can the wax layer on the seals be restored somehow?

[Steve7]

I used that product once too, about six months ago. No obvious negative effects but warnings above suggest that I shouldn't use the rest of the can? Can the wax layer on the seals be restored somehow?

I had never heard that warning before. I’ve used it several times and the rubber feels great.

[slauretani]

We just got back from the Elkhart rally and we were told in two different seminars, Not to use anything on the slides.

[DanielOK24]

A little different question on this thread. My wife and I are still fairly new at being a RV owners and I wanted to ask if it's possible for us to replace the inner slide-out seal ourselves or if this is an item that a RV Dealer Tech needs to complete. We have a 2018 Imagine 2950RL and one of the side seals on the dinette table side has torn at the top. So far I have used some black tape to keep it from tearing further. Suggestions or opinions? And thanks ahead of time.

[howson]

A little different question on this thread. My wife and I are still fairly new at being a RV owners and I wanted to ask if it's possible for us to replace the inner slide-out seal ourselves or if this is an item that a RV Dealer Tech needs to complete. We have a 2018 Imagine 2950RL and one of the side seals on the dinette table side has torn at the top. So far I have used some black tape to keep it from tearing further. Suggestions or opinions? And thanks ahead of time.

I don't know for sure that your 2950RL has the same seals as my 315RLTS, but this thread may help answer your question: https://gdrvowners.com/forum/exterio...ard-to-replace

[DanielOK24]

Thanks! I’ll take a look at that link.