Thanks for addressing this topic and the explanation you gave as to the reason some have given the recommendation to not lube. As a new Micro Minnie owner (not taken it out yet), it's very much appreciated.

@livingwithrob

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I hope it's helpful to you. Congratulations on your purchase and I hope you really enjoy your new rig. 😁

I’m with you on that I lube with CRC on mine Schwintek system.

@livingwithrob

3 ай бұрын

Right on

Rob, thanks for the info. I have one of the first FLX to come out and I’ve been fairly lucky. Battery settings seem to be ok and I’ve had very few issues. The one failure was the Schwintek slide towards the end of the first year. I had it repaired under warranty and the dealer was very helpful (I know, that is a rarity) Winnebago told me that the type of Schwintek system was the point of failure. They upgraded to a different type (I can tell since the track bolts up slightly different) and I have had zero issues since. I also lube with CRC and I agree with you. Metal on metal needs lube. No more issues with slide and I’ve had it on about 25 trips.

@livingwithrob

2 ай бұрын

This is a great report. Apparently they installed the original slide tracks upside down, or "inverted". Whether they were upside down in error or a flaw in the design, this did create problems. When I talked to WB they said my rails were post bad install so I would be ok. I hope this remains the case. Thanks for watching and being here.

I’ve had this system in our Coachman Apex which we bought in 2013. Was surprised to see on the Lippert site that it was not recommended to lubricate anymore, and referred to their video from 2014. (The one that I always used for lubrication instruction) I’ve never had a failure, and have always lubricated it as the video instructions are with the CRC lubricant.

@livingwithrob

29 күн бұрын

Excellent! Thanks fir sharing. 100% agree with you.

Same here against the recommendation from Lippert i am lubricating mine with CRC had the same noises and it was also very slow and looked like the motors were fighting. After lubricating it went in and out as smooth as it can be. So far i am not regretting it. Micro Minnie 2100BH

@livingwithrob

Ай бұрын

My exact experience as well. It's no wonder slide systems fail if people aren't lubricating them.

It’s metal on metal. You bet it needs a proper lube! I was told by my dealer it isn’t recommended as they worry the lube will attract dirt and grime and eventually lock up the slide. I don’t see any reason to worry as long as you make sure the tracks are free of debris / dirt before you bring it in. My FLX will be getting lubed on the next trip out ;)

@livingwithrob

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. This dirt collecting issue is why in the Lippert video, they say to ONLY use the CRC with PTFE for lubricating the in wall slide. Apparently it does not attract dirt.

@larrylangley9240

Ай бұрын

If you collect dirt and grease, the slide may fail while it is still under warranty. If you don’t lube at all it will eventually grind to failure, but it will after the warranty has expired.

@livingwithrob

Ай бұрын

@@larrylangley9240 This particular lube, the one specified in this video, from what I understand, is formulated in such a fashion that it will not collect dirt. I believe this is why in the Lippert video mentioned, they state use only this brand and this exact type.

great and informative video. I also recommend "power lub" on the track and some in the slot, and very important, be sure your level when you deploy your slide out. I'm ERV rv repair services on long island ny and I am an RV tech. There are some very good videos on slide out units of varying types so, KNOW YOUR UNIT or you'll be calling a tech and paying. Spend time learning your unit and you'll be so much better off. And please share your knowledge. We are a community of RVers and everybody wins with knowledge.

@livingwithrob

24 күн бұрын

Amen and thanks for the input. You are so right. We must take care of each other and help each other.

Hi Rob, Don you have a video of the slide motor lubrication. That would be awesome to have in your series of Winie Weds !

@livingwithrob

11 күн бұрын

Hi Hugh! In the description, there are 2 links. One to a video on how and where to lube and another to a photo diagram of the area so you can see the component locations.

@hughhodges5924

10 күн бұрын

Thanks for the quick response! We have the same 2022 Micro Minnie FLX although we have the 2108 FBS and wre interested in seeing how you lubed the slide motors . I'll take a look at the video s you recommended. Blessings !

@livingwithrob

10 күн бұрын

@@hughhodges5924 email me directly if you have any questions rob@livingwithrob.com

Darien in a one on one interview also recommends tubing the track above the gearing that a gib slides on. I agree with that. You need to emphasize supporting the slide while towing. Any bump on the road will slam the slide up and down in the trailer and pop out the button outside screws. That's a big cause of the failures.

@billbrodhead8014

Ай бұрын

Not tubing, lubing the track

@livingwithrob

Ай бұрын

I know and have watched that video. I agree and do that myself.

But you didn't put a link to the later Lippert video that says to NOT lubricate the slide. That is their latest guidance. I'm not saying I agree with it, but that IS the latest manufacturer guidance.

@livingwithrob

3 ай бұрын

Thanks. I'm showing my experience going from not lubricated to lubricated. It's only my opinion basedon real world experience with it. Further, I did a quick online search for the video from Lippert you mention and come up with nothing. Neiher did I see it on their website in their series of videos about maintaining and operating the slide system. However the "how to lube" video is still there. Please share the link if you have it.

@arnoldra006

Ай бұрын

@@livingwithrob Here is the new video from Lippert: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mWuY27p_l5ytkrg.htmlsi=S6N8AuzkYmQ5RfDD Sounds like they are stating that newer systems made with composite components do not need lubrication as the excessive noise/etc has been eliminated by the new materials. I have a 2016 Grey Wolf 26DBH and it is noisy as all get out, and I've had it bind on retraction and have had to help it in. I will definitely be trying this lube, already ordered a can.

@livingwithrob

Ай бұрын

@@arnoldra006 Thanks for sharing. Funny. To me, it had nothing to do with noise. It had everything to do with functionality. Again, anecdotal, for sure, but in my experience, before lubricating my slide, I can all but guarantee you that at some point, my slide would have ceased up and failed. I can also all but guarantee you that in no way would Lippert "warranty" the slide mechanics when the time came it failed. Look at how everyone involved right now is trying to pass the buck on the Frame Flex issues and catastrophes customers are experiencing around the nation! If lubricating it does not damage it, and I noted he never once says "don't lube it or you will damage it", then I can do no harm in doing so, provided, again, the right lube is used. I chose to error on the side of caution and have chosen to listen to the repair techs in the field working on these units stating..."were these lubricated, this could have been avoided". At least that's my thinking. 🙂

Won't argue that lube will help but do not agree lubrication was the main reason for the majority of slide failures or will fix a slide that is compromised. Mine, 2108TB Flex, failed within 3 uses and as Schwintek was giving me my case # to get it fixed under warranty he said the Inverted slide design that they went to in 2021/2022 was the culprit. All of the Facebook posts I have seen are all from people who just started using their Flex's. Also the severe bouncing the slide unit takes as it's going down the road has also been suggested to be a reason for slide failure. Lube may be good but won't fix the above.

@livingwithrob

3 ай бұрын

100% agree.

@user-pp2ze4yq3m

22 күн бұрын

So how are these slides supposed to be supported so they don't bounce up & down going down the road?

@neptune0312

22 күн бұрын

@@user-pp2ze4yq3m I use foam yoga blocks as do many people. Whether these will help or not I can't say for sure although I believe if you have a compromised slide it will eventually fail no matter what you do. Obviously many many peoples slides work just fine without any support.

@user-pp2ze4yq3m

22 күн бұрын

@@neptune0312 -- Thanks for the quick feedback! :)

Your shortcut to the lube is different than the can you had in your hand. Can you confirm which type of CRC lube?

@livingwithrob

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Rhonda for bringing this to my attention. You are correct. It is now fixed. Here's the link amzn.to/3TCESBR Again, thank you!

Where is the video to show where to spray? Thanks

@livingwithrob

3 ай бұрын

There are links to both places as well as their diagrams down in the description.

Do you have a video where to spray? Thanks

@MikeyMK-ct7jr

3 ай бұрын

Go to " MY RV Works" youtube - Darren has a great video on lubing the Schwintek Slide.

@livingwithrob

3 ай бұрын

I agree, It's actually his video on this topic that got me started on this whole rabbit hole. kzread.info/dash/bejne/c6mcxqh_c83HnqQ.htmlsi=zzjLIy9e3GymwLzD

@livingwithrob

3 ай бұрын

Here's a second one by him that I found when I started looking into this last year. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hmGjq86IgMKTgJM.htmlsi=y3faSOv90XGwnHcG

@MikeyMK-ct7jr

3 ай бұрын

@@livingwithrob Yes, saw this one also 👍🏻

@MikeyMK-ct7jr

3 ай бұрын

@@livingwithrob Same here! He was the first tech I ever heard say to lube the Schwintek set up.

It's the 😮 frame failing... but yes lubes should always be used on moving parts, the right lube is important also...

@livingwithrob

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I haven't heard much about these models and frames failing, but I do know a number of Micro Minnie owners along with Grand Design owners are experiencing the problems with the slides and I really believe it's largely because of not lubricating them.

Tho I’m not subscribed I’ve that brand of slide out on bothe my slides, living room and bed room. I sync them going out and in by holding the rocker switch about 3 seconds or so and only special lube the main track and wipe it with crc and the “wheel” per se on the motor. But equally according to schwinntek having a good level rv. And fact of the matter you’ll get pros and cons of not to lube or to lube the schwinntek systems. My opinion after talking to schwinntek and gulfstream is exactly what I do. Others may do differently which is fine, it’s their rv. What your putting out is a nice reminder and maybe valuable to someone new to rv’ing but it’s old news out here.

@livingwithrob

3 ай бұрын

Syncing properly is very important.

Lubrication is important on any mechanical device. If it wasn't necessary, then why are lubricants made for specific purposes?

@livingwithrob

2 ай бұрын

I agree with you.

Recent video from Lippert themselves stating NO LUBE: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mWuY27p_l5ytkrg.html

@livingwithrob

17 күн бұрын

Again, per the comments below addressing this video...you can choose your own options regarding this matter. Trust a company who ardently denied their "Frane Flex" problems until it became too big to do so any longer on KZread...or trust the techs in the field dealing with this every day who believe these slides and their failures can certainly have not lubing as one of the potential contributions to it's failing. Those of us who lube our slides take the latter position.

@georgethompson4726

14 күн бұрын

@@livingwithrob I personally lube my slides because it can't hurt. I haven't met many mechanical devices that didn't benefit from some lubrication on moving parts. But posted this because it came from the mfr. Have a great day!

@livingwithrob

14 күн бұрын

Thanks George. A few other's have also shared the video or brought it into question. I appreciate you being here and watching. Hope all is well.

HUGE Difference between talking about lubing and DEMONSTRATING how to lubricant.

@livingwithrob

28 күн бұрын

If you look in the description you will find links from Lippert to videos about how and where to lube as well as diagrams showing where to lube.

A later video says that the metal components have been changed to composite so that there is no longer metal on metal contact and therefore no lube is needed: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mWuY27p_l5ytkrg.htmlsi=b2juW9-F-1A-Lg7E

@livingwithrob

28 күн бұрын

Maybe so. I remain true to my opinion on lubricating based on witnessing how much better my unit preformed after lubricating compared to before...which is the entire premise of this video. If people prefer to listen to Lippert it's certainly their prerogative. I'm simply offering my first hand experience and outcome.

@ronaldmatthews7903

27 күн бұрын

@@livingwithrob If you bought your trailer in 2020, that may have been before Lippert made the change to composite materials. That makes sense with the motorhome observation of metal shavings. I have a 2023 Montana with a bedroom slide and have put 17K miles on it in the last 18 months or so. No problem so far but I was trying to research what I should be doing in the way of lube on the bedroom slide. Thank you for posting your real world experience. I'm thinking it (probably?) couldn't hurt to lube the newer design.

@livingwithrob

27 күн бұрын

@@ronaldmatthews7903 see, that's my thinking. If a consumer uses the CRC lube with PTFE...my thought is...what the heck can it hurt? Slide rooms are HEAVY and they put tremendous stress on the joints at the motor. I just decided to err on the side of being overly cautious. In my view, it certainly isn't going to HURT the components. And if it helps to eliminate a slide failure...well...it was worth it to me. At least in my case. Again, the difference in the slide performance post lubrication was notable. Thanks for watching and I appreciate your input.

@user-pp2ze4yq3m

22 күн бұрын

@@livingwithrob -- The composites are also known as "self-lubricating" because the plastic wear bits/powder seem to help things move against each other. But IMHO, proper lubrication will minimize that wear and permit even the composite parts to last that much longer. I'm a huge fan of whatever works and couldn't possibly care less about what the OEM recommends unless they're willing to give me a lifetime warranty on parts *and* labor wherever I might need a repair. And we all know that ain't never gonna' happen.

@livingwithrob

22 күн бұрын

@@user-pp2ze4yq3m 100% agree. Thanks for the input.