RV Slide-out Maintenance And Tips! - RV Life

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  • čas přidán 17. 03. 2023
  • Hello, we are Allen & Rose and a very warm welcome to RV Field Trip!
    RV slide out preventative maintenance is essential to prevent water damage and breakdowns that can cost you lots of money in the future, in this video we will show you our procedure and tips in maintaining RV slide outs from water damage and wear and tear
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    3-IN-ONE RV care Slide-Out Silicone Lube
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Komentáře • 68

  • @Normal1855
    @Normal1855 Před 3 dny +1

    Excellent video. I bought both those lubes. I didn't take really good care of our last rv. I plan on changing for this one. I'm going to check all of what you mentioned, when we set up for each trip. Also, I'm going to do it when we winterize, and dewinterize our trailer. I have to install roof vent covers, stabilizer supports, a leveling gauge for the front, and a padded frame for the solar panel, for when we close it up for the season. I'm going to make that out of pool noodles.

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před 2 dny

      Sounds like you got a good plan in place, we thank you for sharing and commenting you guys have a great day

  • @MD-ci3sr
    @MD-ci3sr Před 4 měsíci +1

    I realize that this video is a year old. However it’s always good to hear and see someone’s ideas and way of doing maintenance on the rv’s.
    Thank you for sharing. You did a wonderful job explaining and showing your way.

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před 4 měsíci

      MD, it's so true I do the same you never know what someone else may teach you or give you a great idea, we thank you for commenting and first and foremost thank you for being a subscriber we'll see you next time

  • @WT-Sherman
    @WT-Sherman Před 2 měsíci +1

    Best slide maintenance video I’ve seen.

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před měsícem

      WOW I think that's the best compliment ever had on CZcams, thank you WT Sherman and we really appreciate you commenting

  • @Sprucegrove123
    @Sprucegrove123 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great video, thanks for taking the time to post! Happy Camping

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you very much, and happy camping to you as well

  • @kevinn6178
    @kevinn6178 Před rokem +1

    Excellent tips and demonstrations as well as showing the recommended lubes. Just found your channel and subscribed. Keep the maintenance videos coming! Thanks, Kevin, Houston, TX

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před rokem

      kevinn6178, first I'd like to thank you for subscribing, I will definitely make more maintenance videos, I live in Central Florida and it's very hot here but watching the news I hear you guys have a major heat wave, try to stay cool and I'll talk to you next time

  • @ula172
    @ula172 Před rokem +2

    I just did ours last month, you gave some great tips now I have to go back and look at my bottom molding 😂, thank you for the tips

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před rokem +1

      Like I said on the video the bottom molding seems to be the one a lot of people miss it must be an out of sight out of mind thing, to be honest when I first got our RV I didn't think there was one underneath until I physically went under and took a look, hope you're doing well and I appreciate your commenting

  • @kristinweigand776
    @kristinweigand776 Před rokem +1

    Super helpful - thank you!

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před rokem

      You are very welcome kristinweigand776, and we thank you for commenting and subscribing

  • @scotto352
    @scotto352 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great informative video. Thanks

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Glad you found it informative, but we really wanna thank you for being a subscriber and commenting thanks again

  • @NJoi1one
    @NJoi1one Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great video easy to follow👍🇬🇧

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před 9 měsíci

      thank you very much N, we hope it was helpful, thank you for commenting and we'll see you next time

  • @scotsmanofnewengland7713

    Thanks for the video. Washing off the rubber slides with a good soap especially the top seal before hand. The leaves and sticks will scratch and make burrs in the seals. Cleaning the top and side seals before closing the slides of debris will prevent problems. Thanks again

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před rokem +1

      scotsmanofnewengland7713, those are some great tips and thank you for sharing them, we wanna thank you for commenting

  • @Mi_Tony
    @Mi_Tony Před 4 měsíci +1

    Love your channel. And yes, I just subscribed. 👍
    We just ordered a new rig and it will be our first foray into a slide. Great advice!!

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před 4 měsíci +1

      TFordF150 congratulations exciting days are coming, as long as you keep preventative maintenance on your sliders they will be just fine, rose and I can't thank you enough for subscribing to the channel, you have to let us know how your first time out goes we wish you the best of luck and have fun, and once again thank you for commenting we hope to see you next time

    • @Mi_Tony
      @Mi_Tony Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@RVFieldTrip thank you and you’re welcome!
      Like they say “take of it and it will take care of you”. This will be our 3rds trailer. I’ve been told the build date on our new one is tomorrow 3/18 and we should be able to take delivery next week.
      I’ve babied our current 2012 and she still looks amazing!

  • @paulcampbell5103
    @paulcampbell5103 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Good information. Thanks.

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před 7 měsíci

      You're welcome, and we thank you for commenting see you next time

  • @TR19
    @TR19 Před 18 dny +1

    Fantastic presentation, subscribed

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před 17 dny

      We're glad you liked the video, but we wanna thank you very much for subscribing hope you have a great day thank you

  • @sconcrete
    @sconcrete Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great information

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před 2 měsíci

      We're glad you found it helpful, good luck and thank you very much for commenting

  • @richardknott2021
    @richardknott2021 Před měsícem +1

    Great video..

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před měsícem

      Thank you very much we're glad you liked the video but more so than that we appreciate you commenting and we hope you have a great day

  • @michaelallgeier4092
    @michaelallgeier4092 Před 4 měsíci +1

    One thing that wasn't mentioned (and your RV may not have them) but on the inside of the slide face, the gaskets that seal the inside when the slide is out, are saggy and hang loosely along the inside face of the slide. Those need to be checked as well.
    Good video!

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you for the information, you notice it online but that is a great hand, thank you for commenting we appreciate it

  • @krisg3984
    @krisg3984 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Subscribed & thumbs upped 👍

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před 11 měsíci

      Thank you krisg3984, for Subscribed & thumbs upped 👍, looking forward to hearing from you in the future

  • @MasBeb
    @MasBeb Před rokem +1

    Very nice video...... 👍 💞 ✔️

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před rokem

      Thank you Mas Beb, appreciate the compliment and comment

  • @HappyPlaceCamping
    @HappyPlaceCamping Před rokem +2

    Seems like some good tips. I’ve no doubt keeping up good routine maintenance is important. But I gotta say, I’m really glad we don’t have to deal with any of that. We’re kinda lazy 😂

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před rokem +1

      Yeah but it's all worth it in the end, LOL "We’re kinda lazy" you guys are far from lazy remember I watch your videos, thank you for commenting

  • @SimpleTastyFood2024
    @SimpleTastyFood2024 Před rokem +1

    Good tips 👍. Merri

  • @timallen1262
    @timallen1262 Před rokem +3

    Hello, just wondering how you treat your seals on top under the slide toppers?

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před rokem +3

      Great question timallen1262, I use an adjustable pole with a rag on the end to get under the slide toppers, it's actually really easy and worked out very well for us, thank you for commenting

  • @rocketmaam6898
    @rocketmaam6898 Před 11 měsíci +1

    My RV has been sitting a bit and is full of cobwebs, dirt, and wasp nests under the slides. Any tip on how to remove wasp nest and once removed, can I spray the underside with water to remove dirt and cobwebs before doing this maintenance? Also, I applied seal conditioner to black seals but found a white foam like material on front of slide that leaves chalky white residue. Is this normal? It looks dry and cracking. Thank you for your video. I need to do all these things.

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před 11 měsíci +2

      I personally would not spray water underneath if you use the spray that I have in the description, you can use a rag and it will clean it up just fine. Or use a damp cloth to wipe off all the dirt and cobwebs, good luck and let us know how it works out

  • @jamesgardner7352
    @jamesgardner7352 Před 11 měsíci +1

    When i bought mine used , my seals are twisted , rolled dry and coming off

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před 11 měsíci

      It shows the importance of maintaining them they're not that cheap to re-do, hope you were able to fix them, thanks for commenting and stay safe out there

  • @georgecole1311
    @georgecole1311 Před 7 měsíci

    Can you please show us how you did your top seals slides with the the toppers on ?? Thanks great video..

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před 7 měsíci +1

      I use a broom handle with a rag on it just spray the product onto the rag, but you're right I should have shown that in the video, we thank you very much for commenting and thanks again for showing my mistake LOL, we'll see you next time

    • @georgecole1311
      @georgecole1311 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@RVFieldTrip Thanks for your reply and sharing. Maybe you could show us a quick link for this project so all could see exactly how this is done.. Thanks Again GC

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@georgecole1311 unfortunately I didn't film that part but next time I do one I will, and thank you for the comment

    • @georgecole1311
      @georgecole1311 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@RVFieldTrip can you please tell me which one it is ??? Thanks 😊

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@georgecole1311 I didn't put that on the video nor did I film it but like I mentioned before I will make one and let you know

  • @doubled9361
    @doubled9361 Před 7 měsíci +1

    RV silicon lube not recommended for schwintech slide

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you for the information we appreciate you commenting

  • @renemartinez1004
    @renemartinez1004 Před 7 dny +1

    Follow 👌

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před 6 dny

      Thank you and thank you for commenting

  • @Chevy-hw6lw
    @Chevy-hw6lw Před měsícem +1

    Make sure it says RV on the can so you spend 10 more dollars to do the exact same thing. ..

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před měsícem

      Isn't that the truth I've noticed it myself even down to the toilet paper they try to sell you, thank you for your comment and have a great day

  • @timtank3853
    @timtank3853 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Poor light and pictures on demonstration

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před 11 měsíci +1

      You are absolutely right and I do thank you for your suggestions

    • @NJoi1one
      @NJoi1one Před 9 měsíci +3

      Bit of a pedantic comment 👍

    • @dahof2789
      @dahof2789 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@NJoi1oneexcellent word

    • @sallison7
      @sallison7 Před 27 dny

      Timtank, give the guy a break! He only has 2 hands and one is holding the camera steady. He is a mechanic and a generous part time photographer. Thanks for your effort! I subscribed!

  • @fatbastard2273
    @fatbastard2273 Před rokem +1

    Baby powder the seals was recommended to me.

    • @RVFieldTrip
      @RVFieldTrip  Před rokem

      I'll have to look into that I've never heard baby powder the seals, thank you very much for your comment