shastabear
Active Member
'66 Model 1500 Shasta
Posts: 144 
Likes: 14
Currently Offline
|
Post by shastabear on Aug 29, 2013 21:02:39 GMT -8
Hey great people out there in crazy camper land....what the heck is the name of the lubricant used on your awning rail to make the awning slide on easier?
|
|
|
|
Post by vikx on Aug 29, 2013 22:49:18 GMT -8
|
|
Ten
3K Member
Posts: 3,432
Likes: 1,467
70 Shasta 16SC + 1964 Airflyte
Currently Offline
|
Post by Ten on Aug 30, 2013 16:28:35 GMT -8
Personally I would make sure the c-rail is very clean, and opened enough to easily accommodate the awning "rope" without binding. If anything I may use dish soap....It should at least clean up easily....
|
|
|
|
Post by vikx on Aug 30, 2013 21:33:27 GMT -8
After the rail is clean, a spray can of silicone comes to mind as well...
|
|
cowcharge
1K Member
Posts: 1,003
Likes: 328
Currently Offline
|
Post by cowcharge on Aug 31, 2013 8:59:11 GMT -8
I've always heard from bicycle people that silicone lubricants become abrasive over time...
I wonder how 3M Wire Lube would work? They say it's an easy-cleaning, non-staining and water soluble polymer, and comes in a squirt bottle at HD, so it would be easy to squirt in the track, and easy to wash out.
Judging by how dangerous it is to Armor-All a motorcycle seat, it might not be a bad alternative either.
|
|
Hamlet
2K Member
Posts: 2,819
Likes: 925
Currently Offline
|
Post by Hamlet on Aug 31, 2013 11:57:18 GMT -8
Judging by how dangerous it is to Armor-All a motorcycle seat, it might not be a bad alternative either. And you would know this HOW???  |
|
gonekayaking
Active Member
enjoying using my camper and not working on it anymore!
Posts: 410 
Likes: 75
1956 Shasta 1500
Currently Offline
|
Post by gonekayaking on Aug 31, 2013 13:06:46 GMT -8
I use white lithium grease after cleaning the track very well. You only need a bit, and I've only had to do it once in over a year.  |
|
cowcharge
1K Member
Posts: 1,003
Likes: 328
Currently Offline
|
Post by cowcharge on Sept 1, 2013 7:05:45 GMT -8
Judging by how dangerous it is to Armor-All a motorcycle seat, it might not be a bad alternative either. And you would know this HOW??? For the record, I didn't ride it that way.  |
|
shastabear
Active Member
'66 Model 1500 Shasta
Posts: 144
Likes: 14
Currently Offline
|
Post by shastabear on Sept 7, 2013 18:20:29 GMT -8
I was told Jig a loo was or will be banned from Ca because it 'is known to cause cancer' and there is/will be no more sales in that state for it...
|
|
|
|
Post by vikx on Sept 7, 2013 22:02:34 GMT -8
If California banned it, it must be GREAT STUFF!!!
|
|
kristi
New Member
Posts: 21
Likes: 8
Currently Offline
|
Post by kristi on Oct 14, 2013 10:04:22 GMT -8
If it is a vinyl welt on your awning that won't slide along the rail smoothly, then Blaster Dry Lubricant can be sprayed in the awning rail channel and on the welt too.
If it is a fabric covered pull cord that you are dealing with, then make sure the c-channel is clear of debris, clean, and that all dents and sharp edges are repaired before sliding the awning through the rail. I use a test tube brush and some soapy water to clean out our awning rail.
|
|
