Should they be lubed?

[Twicebitten]

First RV, 2023 BayStar 3629. The three slideouts squeal, almost shriek when extending. The service mgr in Concord says the slideouts should not be lubed. I find this a difficult pill to swallow. This forum has already given me a lot of info I would never find otherwise, so thank you for putting together a great resource, especially for the newest of us!!

Should they be lubed, and if so, WHERE?

 

[Joe Hogan]

Something is not correct. Slide should not make that kind of noise. Are you near Nappanee? Warranty should take care of this.

 

[team bradfield]

is it cold where you are at? I had a 5'r that the slides squealed like crazy in 40 and below weather, it was the slide rubber seals (wipes?), the slides in the sun side were quiet, shade side were noisy

 

[Twicebitten]

Something is not correct. Slide should not make that kind of noise. Are you near Nappanee? Warranty should take care of this.

Nowhere near.....I've left a phone call, should be interesting to see if they ever get back to us. First/lasting impression you know!!

 

[Twicebitten]

is it cold where you are at? I had a 5'r that the slides squealed like crazy in 40 and below weather, it was the slide rubber seals (wipes?), the slides in the sun side were quiet, shade side were noisy

Wasn't cold then, actually end of summer was purchase.

 

[Rich W.]

Definitely something wrong with the mechanism - do all three do it? Just the full wall? Have they done it since new or did this just develop? They aren’t silent but a ”squeal, almost shriek“ is a sure sign that there is a mechanical problem, and not a simple maintenance or lubrication issue.

 

[Twicebitten]

All 3 do it, and since they were out on our walk through, I don't know if they did it on initial extension.