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Slideouts Gasket Maintenance

haste_maker
Explorer II
Explorer II
I think I read somewhere that using baby power on the slide-out gaskets was the best way to keep them in good condition...is that true?
Retried Teamster
2007 Allergo
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A1B00902
Explorer
Explorer
The foam seal spray,s also stop the seals drying out and cracking,

rgatijnet1
Explorer III
Explorer III
Personally I wouldn't use any type of powder. They make sprays that are available that are designed specifically for slide out seals. Any type of powder will leave residue that will tend to clump and interfere with things when they get wet. Naturally if your RV is never out in the rain, or is never washed, then you do not have to worry about any powder getting wet. The spray products have worked well for me on my slides.

imgoin4it
Explorer
Explorer
Corn starch will keep the seals from sticking same as baby powder.
Howard,Connie,& Bella,
One spoiled schnauzer
2007 Newmar KSDP
4dr Jeep Wrangler

DFord
Explorer
Explorer
There are lots of YouTube videos describing Slide Out Seal Care:

YouTube Search for: rv slide out seal maintenance

Have and look and let us know back here which one you're going with.
Don Ford
2004 Safari Trek 31SBD (F53/V10 20,500GVW)
'09 HHR 2LT or '97 Aerostar MiniVan (Remco driveshaft disconnect) for Towed vehicles
BlueOx Aventa II Towbar - ReadyBrake Inertia Brake System

I have used baby powder applied by an old sock... AND I have used Pledge furniture polish... The pledge, actually off brand pledge works awesome..
Me-Her-the kids
2020 Ford F350 SD 6.7
2020 Redwood 3991RD Garnet

WILDEBILL308
Explorer II
Explorer II
I like a frequent application of 303.
Bill
2008 Newmar Mountain Aire
450 HP CUMMINS ISM
ALLISON 4000 MH TRANSMISSION
TOWING 2014 HONDA CRV With Blue Ox tow bar
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way.
-Mark Twain

MountainAir05
Explorer II
Explorer II
303 here.

bob213
Explorer
Explorer
I use both Aerospace 303 and later when dry a dusting of baby powder.
You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality โ€“ Ayn Rand

suprz
Explorer
Explorer
I saw that tip in a video by the RV geeks on YouTube. I have never tried it myself, I use the regular rv foaming stuff. Works fine for my seals. The rv is 13 years old and the seals are still very supple
Proud father of a US Marine