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07-18-2024, 09:27 AM
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Winnebago Master
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Awning Track Lube Needed?
My power awning chatters and makes groaning noises when bringing it in, from the tracks on the wall. Is it advisable to lube the tracks and with what? I don't want to use anything that will attract dirt. Will Boeshield T-9 work? Or is this normal?
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07-18-2024, 10:10 AM
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Site Team
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It’s both common and in need of some lube. Mine does this as well. I’ve been meaning to get some dry lubricant on that track but haven’t gotten around to it yet.
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07-18-2024, 10:24 AM
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Winnebago Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by creativepart
It’s both common and in need of some lube. Mine does this as well. I’ve been meaning to get some dry lubricant on that track but haven’t gotten around to it yet.
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I have some T-9 and also some PB Blaster dry Teflon, which would you use?
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07-18-2024, 10:27 AM
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You can plan to do it once but take some trouble to get the exact right one or just go with doing it easy and more often!
I always have WD40 handy, so we just went with easy and whatwe had, even though it was not a long lasting lube as so thin.
But it was okay because I had the Wd out so often doing the door latches and hinges, etc.
Just one more spot on a list of hundreds?
My wife proposed I should just set up a dip for the whole RV! Since WD is good for removing bug splats, she might be right!
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07-18-2024, 10:36 AM
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Winnebago Master
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I'm pretty well equipped with a multitude of lubricants but I've been so hesitant to use them on the RV due to hearing about dirt attraction. I believe I bought the T-9 for the slide seals a couple years ago but I have yet to open it! I believe I'll try the PB Blaster dry Teflon.
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07-18-2024, 02:14 PM
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Winnebago Master
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3-in-one makes a great line of rv spray lubricants. I am a believer in their slide out silicone lube. I use it on the slide out parts and on the hydraulic jack parts. I know walmart carries their product along with Menards, I would think others carries it also.
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07-18-2024, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by be happy
3-in-one makes a great line of rv spray lubricants. I am a believer in their slide out silicone lube. I use it on the slide out parts and on the hydraulic jack parts. I know walmart carries their product along with Menards, I would think others carries it also.
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Good to know, I'll hold off doing anything till everyone has chimed in. Maybe I'll be adding yet another lubricant to my stash
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07-18-2024, 08:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Morich
You can plan to do it once but take some trouble to get the exact right one or just go with doing it easy and more often!
I always have WD40 handy, so we just went with easy and whatwe had, even though it was not a long lasting lube as so thin.
But it was okay because I had the Wd out so often doing the door latches and hinges, etc.
Just one more spot on a list of hundreds?
My wife proposed I should just set up a dip for the whole RV! Since WD is good for removing bug splats, she might be right!
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Rich, WD40 is not a lubricant, it is a water displacement product that until dry is very flammable, when dry it is a thin waxy film sealer that prevent arching from electrical wiring.
WD40 does sell lubricants and various other product, but the term WD40 covers a wide swath of products.
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07-19-2024, 08:37 AM
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I use spray silicone on mine. I want to say it called it out in the manual, however, I wouldn't swear to it. I typically lube mine once a year, more often if I hear noises.
Aaron
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07-24-2024, 05:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ray,IN
Rich, WD40 is not a lubricant, it is a water displacement product that until dry is very flammable, when dry it is a thin waxy film sealer that prevent arching from electrical wiring.
WD40 does sell lubricants and various other product, but the term WD40 covers a wide swath of products.
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The only way it is flammable is if you put a flame to it as you're spraying it like everything else in a spray can
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07-24-2024, 05:54 PM
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Winnebago Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bigb
My power awning chatters and makes groaning noises when bringing it in, from the tracks on the wall. Is it advisable to lube the tracks and with what? I don't want to use anything that will attract dirt. Will Boeshield T-9 work? Or is this normal?
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Here's what Carefree Colorado says in their awning service manual.
"Periodically wash out the channels with running water (i.e. a hose) to keep them clean. If the arms still do not move easily, lightly spray the contact and pivot points with a dry silicone lubricant after the arms have been cleaned and dried thoroughly.
Larry 2014 Reyo P
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07-24-2024, 09:53 PM
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Ronzo
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Just a quick note...Houdini lubricant...on Amazon...does not collect dirt...recommended by the Tech @ Rick's RV in San Diego, CA.
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07-25-2024, 04:26 PM
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I agree. At the Winnebago Rally this year, Carefree had a Q&A seminar, the presenter was pretty emphatic to use nothing but soap and water on your awning mechanicals. Everything else will attract dirt and grit.
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Originally Posted by ldfeat
Here's what Carefree Colorado says in their awning service manual.
"Periodically wash out the channels with running water (i.e. a hose) to keep them clean. If the arms still do not move easily, lightly spray the contact and pivot points with a dry silicone lubricant after the arms have been cleaned and dried thoroughly.
Larry 2014 Reyo P
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07-25-2024, 05:30 PM
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Winnebago Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brooks
The only way it is flammable is if you put a flame to it as you're spraying it like everything else in a spray can
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Nope, not quite. I once sprayed wet ignition wires with WD40 to dry them off so they didn't' cross-spark. I didn't wait long enough for the WD40 to dry and when the engine started a cross-spark occurred and caught the WD40 on fire. No damage, but exciting.
reference: https://firefighterinsider.com/wd40-flammable/
and: https://files.wd40.com/pdf/sds/mup/w...voc-us-ghs.pdf
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