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10-12-2017, 03:47 PM
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Senior Member
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Lubricant for Escape Trailers
Boeshield T-9 Rust Protectant & Lube is a great product I have been using, since I sprayed it in my Atwood Tongue Jack. I have continued using it on anything that moves and still love it. Doors, hinges, bicycle chains, etc.
Boeshield T-9 Waterproof Lubrication 12 oz aerosol https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001447PEK..._Eg93zb55HR2AV
What products do the rest of the group use for lubricating purposes?
Fred M.
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10-12-2017, 04:00 PM
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If there is rust such as on the receiver, do you have to remove it first or you just spray this stuff on?
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10-12-2017, 05:30 PM
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For anywhere that is subject to possibly picking up a lot of dirt, I use dry lube like this WD-40 one, but there are lots of brands that are nearly the same.
For the hitch ball I use lithium spray - again t his is a WD brand one, but I just buy what is on sale.
For the door locks I use brand name Tri-Flow
For the waste valve rods I use a silicone lube so if it comes in contact with the rubber seals it does not damage them. Again, there are many good brands available.
(But Fred, i've got garage shelves to store all those and others on.... yours might be a good general purpose one for you full timers )
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10-12-2017, 06:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thoer
(But Fred, i've got garage shelves to store all those and others on.... yours might be a good general purpose one for you full timers )
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Great products and good to know. But yes, I must stick to one can!
Thanks for your input!
Fred M.
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10-12-2017, 09:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Red Dog
What products do the rest of the group use for lubricating purposes?
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That's too personal of a question to answer on here.
(You knew someone was gonna say that, didn't you?)
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10-12-2017, 09:52 PM
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Lubricant
Fred:
I am a fan of a product called Tri-flow. It is an excellent non greasy lubricant which does not
attract dirt. The small can lasts a long time. Great on everything from bicycle chains to sidearms.
Iowa Dave
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10-12-2017, 10:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Red Dog
Great products and good to know. But yes, I must stick to one can!
Thanks for your input!
Fred M.
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Lubricating for what? (LAURA DON'T ANSWER ) Axle grease? Door locksets? Awning arms? I have a bunch of stuff, but wouldn't grease the door lockset with Red 'N Tacky...
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10-12-2017, 10:59 PM
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10-13-2017, 04:04 AM
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We always used relative bearing oil in the military....
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10-13-2017, 07:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gharper
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A guy that gave me some towing lessons at the school near ETI said most of the truckers use this, that's what he recommended I get.
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10-13-2017, 08:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NW Cat Owner
That's too personal of a question to answer on here.
(You knew someone was gonna say that, didn't you?)
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I was wondering if someone would bite!!!
Fred M.
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10-13-2017, 08:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
Lubricating for what? (LAURA DON'T ANSWER ) Axle grease? Door locksets? Awning arms? I have a bunch of stuff, but wouldn't grease the door lockset with Red 'N Tacky...
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Other than axles, I have used T-9 on all the hinges I can find, the door lock sets, the stabilizers. Still looking for places to spray.
Fred M.
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10-13-2017, 10:11 AM
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I use spray on lithium grease for the hitch ball and for the threaded rods on the four corner stabilizers. Silicon spray works well on the screen door track.
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10-13-2017, 11:57 AM
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I think RV life may be the origin of the saying "when the only tool in the box is a hammer, everything begins to look like a nail".
Although, I understand what is driving this discussion. Good suggestions all.
Marv
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02-13-2018, 09:11 PM
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Ballistol
I went to a locksmith today to have him "unstick" the tailgate lock on my truck. He sprayed the mechanism with Ballistol, and I bought a can of it from him. He told me that graphite doesn't work well on locks down here due to the humidity, and Ballistol is a good general purpose lubricant. The locksmith said he uses it on his guns (also important down here).
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02-13-2018, 09:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Lewis
I went to a locksmith today to have him "unstick" the tailgate lock on my truck. He sprayed the mechanism with Ballistol, and I bought a can of it from him. He told me that graphite doesn't work well on locks down here due to the humidity, and Ballistol is a good general purpose lubricant. The locksmith said he uses it on his guns (also important down here).
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thats a light mineral oil.
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02-13-2018, 09:59 PM
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I'd consult another locksmith for a second opinion.
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02-13-2018, 11:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gharper
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I use this stuff on the boat. It is nice for higher viscosity tasks, but I would not use it in a lock, I think it is too heavy, and may not let the tumbler pins move freely enough, especially in cold.
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02-14-2018, 12:24 AM
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I use TriFlo with good results
Tom
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02-14-2018, 12:45 AM
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I use TriFlow for all sorts of things, but I don't think I'd put it in locks, I'd be afraid it would turn gummy after awhile, especially in very cold weather.
white powder teflon dry-lube works great in locks. stuff like Blaster TDL.
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