RV How-To: Slide Out Seal Conditioning

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Abom Adventures

Abom Adventures

Күн бұрын

Keeping your slide-out seals conditioned is an important maintenance procedure every RV owner should keep in mind. I'll show you the simple process and materials I use to help keep the seals protected and conditioned for our Kodiak. I do this on the monthly basis.
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@bucknaked31
@bucknaked31 3 жыл бұрын
Over the years, you’ve become that buddy that I hang around with... except my old lady never complains about how much time I spend at your place! Thanks, Adam for putting in the time and passing on your experience and knowledge. Always a first class act.
@jimsmith5294
@jimsmith5294 3 жыл бұрын
I feel the same way! Adam is the kind of guy that would love to go camping with and hang out.
@OfficialNakatsuMegami
@OfficialNakatsuMegami 3 жыл бұрын
It's always good to see you posting tips and tricks on the video Adam. Thank you so much!
@daviddavis703
@daviddavis703 3 жыл бұрын
I love easy preventative maintenance. Good job Adam!
@patrickcolahan7499
@patrickcolahan7499 3 жыл бұрын
Great trick to know. We are actually shopping for a trailer, will definitely be using this maintenance trick. Thanks very much for sharing this with us Adam.
@kclaptraffic
@kclaptraffic 3 жыл бұрын
Once a year (end of season) I spray the seals and tires with bleach white and strip off the residue and grime, wash it down with the hose really well, then after it dries overnight I apply a fresh coat of armor all. The protectant over time accumulates really fine grime so I like to clean them up good once a year.
@erichoff7926
@erichoff7926 3 жыл бұрын
Adam, you are always thinking up good things to hell us out. Thank you! Eric
@richbrannon5562
@richbrannon5562 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam, would love to see a 2 year update on what you like and don't like about your RV. Anything you would add or change if you could.
@schamp55
@schamp55 3 жыл бұрын
Chemical guys VRP has been consistently recognized as one of the best for vinyl, rubber, and plastic. It is also water based so no harsh solvents. It is my favorite tire dressing because it is not a high gloss product and will no sling, absorbs very well. Give it a shot. Love the videos. Hope those drill bits I sent you years ago come in handy. Keep up the good work Adam.
@tajjej3649
@tajjej3649 3 жыл бұрын
I am new to trailer life. I ordered a can of Tire Foam before the video finished. Thanks for the information!
@jeremyd9826
@jeremyd9826 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam! Appreciate the recommendation!
@jimsmith5294
@jimsmith5294 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video, Adam! Great info about the tire foam. Mine has bulb seals on the inside flanges of the slide that I also treat.
@walterjoncas12
@walterjoncas12 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam. Think I will try that on our overhead garage door seals.
@jacobfoxworth
@jacobfoxworth 3 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea. Never thought of the armor all tire spray before. Its probably silicone based. Silicone is what actually does the rejuvenation of rubbers and plastics. Its also good to coat the door seal on your vehicles as well. I've used silicon lubes like crc silicone spray or wd-40 silicone. Also used silicone grease from the plumbing aisle at home depot. The grease does an excellent job but takes longer to apply. Anyway, thanks for the tip, I'll try the tire spray. Heck plain old armor all would probably work too because it also has silicone based compounds (pdms). Thanks for the video man. Love watching. 😀
@dustinpryde3121
@dustinpryde3121 3 жыл бұрын
When we had a camper, we had a slide out awning. Definitely a good investment if you spend alot of time with your slide out open.
@28gwdavies
@28gwdavies 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam, we are having a problem with a leaky car door seal, I didn't know this stuff existed! It just goes to show how your videos help people in all sorts of ways, I have ordered some rubber seal conditioner and try it, it costs £10.00 here in England, a new rubber seal would cost £40.00 so it has to be worth a try. Thanks Adam.
@stevelarson1236
@stevelarson1236 2 жыл бұрын
Good information. We own a Kodiak Ultimate. I like that you are working on a similar RV, so the systems are close to what you are working on.
@AbomAdventures
@AbomAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
They are the same thing you just have a king bed and a few extra features. We considered upgrading to the Ultimate but we like what we have and I've been continuing to upgrade and work out any of the bugs.
@janetglidewell-scott3568
@janetglidewell-scott3568 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@shaneoakley8757
@shaneoakley8757 3 жыл бұрын
Works good on Jeep tops too!
@BKD70
@BKD70 3 жыл бұрын
thanks Adam! I've been using a product called "303"... It's good stuff, it's expensive, but it doesn't foam like the AA Tire Foam. I"m going to try it.
@robynmacneil3554
@robynmacneil3554 8 ай бұрын
Newbie here, thank you!
@macro820
@macro820 3 жыл бұрын
Nice idea there abom. You should clean the top of the extension that grit rubbing will destroy the rubber too
@AbomAdventures
@AbomAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Yes the whole camper is due for a wash and Polish and I’ll clean the top when that happens.
@RobertKohut
@RobertKohut 3 жыл бұрын
Nice!!
@51ubetcha
@51ubetcha 3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget that most slide-out have seals on the inside also. Doesn't hurt to lube them too. It's expensive to replace all these seals because the complete slide-out needs to be removed from the camper. That's why it's cheaper to maintain them.
@TheBrokenLife
@TheBrokenLife 3 жыл бұрын
I got curious and decided to check and see if there is a handy way to put a spray can on a stick so it's easier to do those long top and bottom seals. Turns out there is. A search for "spray can extension pole" turns up a few.
@doc559
@doc559 3 жыл бұрын
🏆🏆🏆👍🙏 Thank you for sharing 🇨🇱.
@wallfly0131
@wallfly0131 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Adam for showing me how to lubricate my rubbers. 👍 Just jokes, bro.
@thedraac1818
@thedraac1818 3 жыл бұрын
I usually just dip mine in Olive Oyl. Been workin great for me, just don't tell Popeye!!!
@boudinbusta
@boudinbusta 3 жыл бұрын
The armor all is all show and no go. Look into formula 303 aerospace protectant.
@DAKOTANSHELBY
@DAKOTANSHELBY 3 жыл бұрын
I also attempt to treat my slide out seals regularly, but I have had slide toppers installed on all 3 of my slideouts. Impossible to reach the center of the top horizontal seals with the toppers in the way. Problem is worse when using a spray can haven depleted some of the contents, losing pressure. The upside is that the toppers protect the seal centers from UV. If I can find a similar product in liquid form, I could put it in a sprayer bottle and take advantage of the extended wand. Looking into this. Thank you Adam.
@AbomAdventures
@AbomAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Regular armor all should work also. Put in a pressure spray container like used for spraying weeds.
@Effay513
@Effay513 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t like shine on the tires on my truck but I like the fresh look, so the armor all is the way to go?
@GonzoDonzo
@GonzoDonzo 3 жыл бұрын
Wonder if that would be good to spray on the rubber gasket on the bay doors as well?
@steve-and-drones
@steve-and-drones 3 жыл бұрын
i had to replace them one time it was big $$ for new seals.
@marcolara4745
@marcolara4745 11 ай бұрын
Do you use the conditioner on the rubber seals around the window and door too?
@Cherry-zl9qs
@Cherry-zl9qs Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video first-time rver I noticed that the seal on my slide-out the one at the bottom it seems like it's starting to lose some elasticity I don't know of another word but I've only had the camper about 6 months what do you recommend thank you
@docholiday1034
@docholiday1034 2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍
@parksma1
@parksma1 3 жыл бұрын
How often do you have to replace your seals? It seems like I have do mine every 2 years.
@KSMike1
@KSMike1 3 жыл бұрын
Just a thought - in the boating world (constant UV exposure), anything Armorall is considered verboten. All the marine vinyl & rubber manufacturers recommend 303 Aerospace Protectant and after 15 years of use I can vouch for it. Maybe just another one to consider if you ever have a reason to change.
@richardwigley
@richardwigley 3 жыл бұрын
303 is fab!!
@xenonram
@xenonram 3 жыл бұрын
Well, in the yachting world, we can't use things that peasant boaters use. Even on the boats in our yachts, we don't use boating products. We must only use the finest milk from virginal women that live in a village at the bar of Mt. Everest.
@northlander4370
@northlander4370 Жыл бұрын
i have a slide topper , makes it a little difficult
@johndill9127
@johndill9127 3 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing it doesn't effect the paint at all??
@genegodwin769
@genegodwin769 3 жыл бұрын
This my opinion . I use 303 marine protectant on my roof and seals !!!!!
@AbomAdventures
@AbomAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve used some of their products on my trucks but it’s been a while. I’ll have to check them out also.
@shortfuse43
@shortfuse43 3 жыл бұрын
Adam, would this be good to soften and preserve the weather strips/gaskets on my truck doors as well as the window strips on the door outside the glass?
@jacobfoxworth
@jacobfoxworth 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. I do it a couple times a year to keep the weatherstripping around the car doors in good shape. Silicone lubes and silicone grease from the plumbing aisle at home depot or other hardware stores will do the same thing. Armor all is also silicone based. Anything with silicone will rejuvenate plastics and rubbers.
@AbomAdventures
@AbomAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Sure it would. Might be easier to use some regular armor all and wipe them down with a cloth.
@paulpipitone8357
@paulpipitone8357 3 жыл бұрын
Let’s not forget the rubber window seals
@andyyates7004
@andyyates7004 3 жыл бұрын
Would silicone spray work better
@jacobfoxworth
@jacobfoxworth 3 жыл бұрын
Anything with silicone will work well
@HandyMike78
@HandyMike78 3 жыл бұрын
As long as it has uv protectant
@almccurdy3707
@almccurdy3707 11 ай бұрын
Did not address cleaning the seal before, nor conditioning the back side of the seal.
@docholiday1034
@docholiday1034 2 жыл бұрын
I just cant trust Armorall products anymore. You'll get i good smack if caught with it in some detail shops 🤣Have seeing the damage in used cars....think we stick with recommended slide seal protectors.
@domo8676
@domo8676 Жыл бұрын
Waste of money - all rubber companies tell you to simply use soap and water - nothing else, despite all the folks that swear by "their" favorite product and method.
@bicentennialbuck
@bicentennialbuck Ай бұрын
Rubber companies want to sell rubber...303 is the stuff...ask many a classic car enthusiast. It really preserves weatherstripping...otherwise you would never have to do anything.
@badunclejeffy43
@badunclejeffy43 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
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